Some scars can be incorporated into or covered by a tattoo, while others should not be tattooed at that time. The scar needs to be fully healed and stable, and its cause, texture, colour, location and tendency to change all matter. A photograph can start the...
A memorial tattoo can be a portrait, handwriting, a date, a familiar object or a symbol understood only by you. It does not need to explain a whole relationship to everyone who sees it. The strongest starting point is deciding which detail brings the person, pet or...
Botanical tattoos can be delicate, bold, realistic, illustrative or traditional. The plant is only the starting point. A design also needs a clear focal point, enough scale for its detail and a shape that follows the body rather than looking pasted onto it. When we...
Lettering tattoos work best when the words, letterforms, size and body placement are designed together. A phrase that looks clear on a phone screen may become cramped when reduced for skin, while an ornate font can lose the spaces that make each letter readable. We...
Tattoo regret does not mean you made a foolish decision. Bodies change, styles change, relationships end, and work that once felt right can stop feeling like you. What matters now is choosing the option that fits the tattoo you actually have, not the one you wish were...
Does laser tattoo removal hurt? It can, although the sensation and recovery vary with the person, tattoo and treatment area. Laser tattoo removal is a common option for people who want to fade or remove a design they no longer feel good about. It is not a one-session...
