Black and Grey Versus Color: How Each Style Ages in Matthews
Every tattoo changes as it ages. Black and grey and color simply change in different directions, on different schedules.
Read the guide →Cover-Up Tattoos: What an Artist Needs to Work With
A cover-up works when the new design gives the artist enough darkness, size, and texture to absorb the old tattoo.
Read the guide →Fine Line vs. Bold Tattoos: How Each Style Ages
Fine lines and bold lines both spread with age, and the design's spacing decides which one still reads clearly in ten years.
Read the guide →First Tattoo: The Appointment, Start to Finish
Knowing the full sequence of a first tattoo appointment removes the nerves and protects the healed result.
Read the guide →Flash vs. Custom Tattoos: The Two Ways to Pick a Design
You can pick a design an artist already drew or have one drawn for you, and the calendar treats the two routes differently.
Read the guide →Tattoo Touch-Ups: Why They Are Normal
A touch-up is a normal part of tattooing, not a sign something went wrong, and healed skin tells you when one is needed.
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