The age old practice is on the rise once more – only this time, the skin is the canvas of choice. Turkish tattoo artist Eva Krbdk‘s cross stitching tattoo style is gaining popularity at an exponential rate. Despite not being the first person to use the cross stitching style, she has gained a far greater […]
Tattoos – The Millennial Identity Crisis
Posted on 21 June, 2015 ·
Tattoos have been around for thousands of years, but a recent spike in tattoo culture has forced experts to consider whether there is an underlying catalyst as to why. Both tattoos and tattoo aftercare products have dramatically risen since the 1970s. In the 1960s, there were only about 500 tattoo artists in the USA compared […]
The History of the Dragon Tattoo
Posted on 5 June, 2015 ·
Dragons are a part of myths and legends – seen as both legendary and powerful. The dragon tattoo has drawn upon this history to become a very common part of tattoo culture. The true allure of the dragon tattoo though comes from its uniqueness – the fact that no other tattoo commands attention quite as it does. […]
Ways to Care for New Piercings
Posted on 25 May, 2015 ·
Like tattoos, piercings are fresh wounds that need to be cared for to avoid infection. The last thing that anybody would want to happen is for their piercing to get either infected or close entirely. Some of the biggest mistakes people make are: Piercing the hole (usually their ear) by themselves: No matter how simple […]
What Not to Do After Getting a Tattoo
Posted on 24 May, 2015 ·
Tattoos can be a wonderful medium to express something about yourself, bring life to a nifty idea or to add a bit of flare to your presence. That being said, the last thing anybody would want to happen is for your brand spanking new tattoo to be ruined or altered because of a silly mistake. […]