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 […]
Tribal Tattoos – An Awesome Design!
Posted on 19 June, 2015 ·
I’m sure all of us have seen people with tribal designs covering their chests and arms. These designs are extremely intricate and quite frankly look amazing. But does everyone know what these tattoos represent? Probably not. Before one understands the meaning it is imperative to understand that tattoos as beautifully complex as these tattoos are, […]
Tattoo Conventions
Posted on 18 June, 2015 ·
Tattoo conventions have flourished over the last few decades in particular. With the growing commonness of the tattoo it only makes sense for the culture to expand and promote itself. Tattoo conventions are great places to mix amongst people with similar interests as well as check out some innovative tattooing technology, designs and artists. Both […]
What Is Getting A Tattoo Like?
Posted on 15 June, 2015 ·
There is quite a great deal of inaccurate information floating around when people think of getting tattoos. There are many emotional as well as physical queries that people have with getting a tattoo. Frequent questions include: How much does it hurt? What if I regret it later? How do I know what to get? While […]
The History of the Tattoo
Posted on 7 June, 2015 ·
Nowadays virtually anywhere you go you will see someone with a tattoo. They have become modern day staples of society. However, tattoos have a storied history dating back to 12000 B.C. The earliest recording of tattoos were dated to the ancient Egyptians during the construction of the pyramids and when the Egyptian empire expanded, so […]
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. […]
Ink Seal Tattooing
Posted on 26 May, 2015 ·
A large part of the danger of infection that comes from tattooing actually is during the process. As tattoos essentially create an open wound, the process of getting a tattoo can often be the starting point for bacteria build up and later infection. The Ink Seal tattoo formula aims to avoid this by oxygenating the […]
Debunking Tattoo Myths
Posted on 5 April, 2015 ·
As many of us in the tattoo world know – there are a ton of really strange myths about getting a tattoo. Luckily, we can debunk a lot of those myths right now. Myth: You will regret tattoos later in life because they will look horrible. Truth: Harris polls taken in 20013 and 2008 showed that a […]
Great and Simple First Time Tattoo Ideas
Posted on 1 April, 2015 ·
Thinking about getting a tattoo but can’t decide what it should be of? The last thing you want to do is get one you will regret. Luckily, there are a few great tattoo ideas you can go for that will always be something to be proud of. The Meaningful Tattoo: Something that will (hopefully) be […]
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