The Tattooist Act: A New Era for Tattoos in South Korea Major news out of South Korea: tattooing by non-medical professionals is now officially legal. For decades, tattoo artists there created in the shadows, criminalized for their craft even as their [...]

Tattoo Placement 101: Finding the Right Spot for Your Ink So, you’ve finally decided to get that tattoo you’ve been dreaming about. Maybe it’s your first, maybe you’re adding to an already impressive collection. Either way, one of the biggest questions [...]

Tattoo Touch-Ups: A Guide to Keeping Your Ink Looking Fresh Tattoos are permanent. That's the whole point. But permanent doesn't always mean untouchable. Skin changes, sun exposure, and even the way your body heals can take a toll on your ink, [...]

What Are Realism Tattoos? A Guide to Hyper-Detailed Ink Walk into any art gallery, and you’ll see works of painting, photography, and fine art designed to capture reality. Now imagine that same level of detail permanently inked on your body. That’s [...]

Black & Grey Tattoos: What Are They, Exactly? When most people picture a tattoo, it isn’t bright colors or cartoon flash. It’s the striking contrast of black ink and skin. Born out of limited materials and resourcefulness, black and grey has [...]

How Do Tattoos Work? Understanding The Science Behind Your Ink You probably understand how tattooing works on the surface: a machine drives needles into the skin, leaving pigment behind. But what actually happens as the ink settles? How does your immune [...]

Should You Get a Hand Tattoo? Here's What to Consider. Few tattoos make a statement quite like those on your hands. They’re impossible to miss, and they have a certain edge that’s made them both loved and debated in tattoo culture. [...]

Are Fine-Line Tattoos Right for You?If you’ve spent any time scrolling through tattoo inspiration on Instagram or Pinterest in the past year, there's a good chance you’ve come across a fine-line tattoo. This style has taken the tattoo scene by storm, [...]

That first tattoo is a big deal. You’re making a permanent addition to your skin, and whether it’s a tiny symbol on your ankle or a bold statement on your forearm, you want it done right the first time. At Inked [...]