Category Archives: Articles about tattoos

A detailed black and grey dragon tattoo covering a man's shoulder and chest, photographed in a temple setting with Buddhist monks in the background.

Countries Where Tattoos Are Still Taboo – What Travelers Should Know

Countries Where Tattoos Are Still Taboo: A Practical Guide for Tattooed Travelers Tattoos are often seen as a symbol of self-expression, rebellion, or cultural identity. In much of the Western world, they’re mainstream — proudly displayed on celebrities, professionals, and everyday people. But hop on a plane, and the rules might change. Drastically.While body art

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Small, black outline tattoos of a bird on the neck and floral designs on the fingers. Fineline style, delicate and subtle.

What Tattoos Reveal About a Person’s Character

Are Tattoos a Window to the Soul? In today’s world of swiping and speed dating, we’re all trying to decode people faster than ever. And in that search, tattoos are like visual cheat codes — permanent (well, mostly) marks that say more than a social media bio or dating app tagline ever could. A tattoo

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A man lies back in a tattoo chair while receiving a detailed black and grey chest tattoo, featuring floral and bird motifs, in a dimly lit studio.

Dizziness and Nausea During a Tattoo Session: Causes and What to Do

Feeling Sick During a Tattoo Session? Here’s What You Need to Know Getting a tattoo is more than just choosing a design and sitting still. For many, especially first-timers, it can be a physical and emotional rollercoaster. One of the most common and unsettling surprises? Feeling dizzy, nauseous, or outright faint during the session. So

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A dimly lit scene of a tattoo artist and client in discussion, with tattoo machines visible on the table, creating a sense of collaboration.

Why Do Tattoo Artists Use Multiple Machines? Lining, Shading, and Coloring Explained

Why Tattoo Artists Use Multiple Machines: Lining, Shading, and Coloring Demystified If you think a tattoo is done from start to finish with just one magical machine — think again. Any experienced tattoo artist will likely have two or three machines on their station. Not because they’re indecisive, but because each machine plays a unique

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A modern tattoo studio scene featuring a tattoo artist shaking hands with a client over a contract and floral sketch design.

How Long Does a Tattoo Session Take? From Tiny Ink to Full Sleeves

How Long Does a Tattoo Session Take? From Tiny Ink to Full Sleeves So, you’re ready to get inked — but how long will it actually take? A quick hour? Half a day? A full series worthy of Netflix? Spoiler alert: it depends. On size, style, placement, and yes — how well you sit. Here’s

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