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Tatt:Magic teams up with the Johnny Crisstopher...
Tatt:Magic Giving Back We are committed to giving back and contributing to causes that truely matter. Tatt:Magic has partnered with Johnny Christopher foundation to share a little magic where it...
Tatt:Magic teams up with the Johnny Crisstopher...
Tatt:Magic Giving Back We are committed to giving back and contributing to causes that truely matter. Tatt:Magic has partnered with Johnny Christopher foundation to share a little magic where it...

How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out)
Tattooed and Professional: How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out) Whether you’re leading a marketing brainstorm, managing code deployments, or interviewing for that next big career move, one...
How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out)
Tattooed and Professional: How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out) Whether you’re leading a marketing brainstorm, managing code deployments, or interviewing for that next big career move, one...

Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World...
Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World-Class Ink Wanderlust meets needlepoint. For adventurous souls who express their stories in ink, the world is more than a canvas—it’s a destination. Whether...
Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World...
Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World-Class Ink Wanderlust meets needlepoint. For adventurous souls who express their stories in ink, the world is more than a canvas—it’s a destination. Whether...

Ink & Identity
Ink & Identity: Gilberto Jiminez’s Rebirth Introducing Gilberto “El Cuervo” Jiminez. His tattoos became his crucible and crowning. Born in East LA, Gilberto grew up marked by barrio lifestyle, labeled...
Ink & Identity
Ink & Identity: Gilberto Jiminez’s Rebirth Introducing Gilberto “El Cuervo” Jiminez. His tattoos became his crucible and crowning. Born in East LA, Gilberto grew up marked by barrio lifestyle, labeled...

Ink × Adrenaline
Ink × Adrenaline: Mike "Grip" Sullivan’s Climbing Comeback Meet Mike Sullivan—known in climbing circles as Grip. When a fall shattered his hand and sidelined his climb, he faced a crossroads....
Ink × Adrenaline
Ink × Adrenaline: Mike "Grip" Sullivan’s Climbing Comeback Meet Mike Sullivan—known in climbing circles as Grip. When a fall shattered his hand and sidelined his climb, he faced a crossroads....

Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked
Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked: Why Everyone's Experience Differs We’ve all heard it—“The ribs are brutal,” “The ankle’s the worst,” or “It doesn’t hurt at all!” But the truth? Tattoo pain...
Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked
Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked: Why Everyone's Experience Differs We’ve all heard it—“The ribs are brutal,” “The ankle’s the worst,” or “It doesn’t hurt at all!” But the truth? Tattoo pain...

Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained
Behind the Pain: Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained Why does a tattoo on your ribs make you grit your teeth—while one on your calf feels like a breeze? It’s...
Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained
Behind the Pain: Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained Why does a tattoo on your ribs make you grit your teeth—while one on your calf feels like a breeze? It’s...

What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving
Fix It or Fade It: What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving Not all tattoos turn out the way you imagined—scarring, fading, or mishaps happen. But here’s the deal:...
What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving
Fix It or Fade It: What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving Not all tattoos turn out the way you imagined—scarring, fading, or mishaps happen. But here’s the deal:...

American Traditional - Express Yourself: Your ...
Express Yourself: American Traditional When people think “tattoo,” they often imagine the American Traditional style—bold, brave, and built to last. Featuring thick black outlines, a limited yet striking color palette,...
American Traditional - Express Yourself: Your ...
Express Yourself: American Traditional When people think “tattoo,” they often imagine the American Traditional style—bold, brave, and built to last. Featuring thick black outlines, a limited yet striking color palette,...

Habits That Elevate Healing
Recover Quicker, Ink Brighter: Habits That Elevate Healing Your new tattoo is only as good as the habits that follow. From hydration to smart sleep, there’s science-backed control you can...
Habits That Elevate Healing
Recover Quicker, Ink Brighter: Habits That Elevate Healing Your new tattoo is only as good as the habits that follow. From hydration to smart sleep, there’s science-backed control you can...

UV / Blacklight - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: UV / Blacklight Tattoos UV or blacklight tattoos are where stealth meets glow. These unique tattoos are created using special ink that glows under ultraviolet light, giving your...
UV / Blacklight - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: UV / Blacklight Tattoos UV or blacklight tattoos are where stealth meets glow. These unique tattoos are created using special ink that glows under ultraviolet light, giving your...

How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones
When Pain Meets Precision: How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones We don’t sugarcoat it—some areas hurt more than others. Locations like the armpit, inner thigh, groin, rib cage, or behind...
How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones
When Pain Meets Precision: How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones We don’t sugarcoat it—some areas hurt more than others. Locations like the armpit, inner thigh, groin, rib cage, or behind...

How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never St...
How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never Stop Moving Your workout doesn’t stop for anything—not even fresh ink. But here’s the deal: your new tattoo is technically a...
How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never St...
How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never Stop Moving Your workout doesn’t stop for anything—not even fresh ink. But here’s the deal: your new tattoo is technically a...

Embroidery - Express Yourself: Your Guide to Ta...
Express Yourself: Embroidery Tattoos At first glance, you might mistake embroidery tattoos for actual stitched patches sewn onto the skin. This incredibly detailed tattoo style uses advanced shading and color...
Embroidery - Express Yourself: Your Guide to Ta...
Express Yourself: Embroidery Tattoos At first glance, you might mistake embroidery tattoos for actual stitched patches sewn onto the skin. This incredibly detailed tattoo style uses advanced shading and color...

The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths
The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths—Debunked by Science (and Your Skin) There's a lot of “tattoo wisdom” floating around out there—and let’s be honest, not all of it holds up. Some...
The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths
The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths—Debunked by Science (and Your Skin) There's a lot of “tattoo wisdom” floating around out there—and let’s be honest, not all of it holds up. Some...

Neo-Traditional Tattoos - Express Yourself: You...
Express Yourself: Neo-Traditional Tattoos If American Traditional tattoos are the roots, Neo-Traditional is the revival—richer, deeper, and bursting with modern flair. It holds on to the bold outlines of its...
Neo-Traditional Tattoos - Express Yourself: You...
Express Yourself: Neo-Traditional Tattoos If American Traditional tattoos are the roots, Neo-Traditional is the revival—richer, deeper, and bursting with modern flair. It holds on to the bold outlines of its...

Biomechanical - Express Yourself: Your Guide to...
Biomechanical tattoos are wearable machines—bold, personal, and engineered for impact
Biomechanical - Express Yourself: Your Guide to...
Biomechanical tattoos are wearable machines—bold, personal, and engineered for impact

Prepping For a Tattoo
Prepping Like a Pro: Ink‑Day Ready with TattMagic Tattoo day is not about winging it—it’s about strategic preparation. You want your skin calm, your focus sharp, and your healing on...
Prepping For a Tattoo
Prepping Like a Pro: Ink‑Day Ready with TattMagic Tattoo day is not about winging it—it’s about strategic preparation. You want your skin calm, your focus sharp, and your healing on...

What is a Tattoo, Anyway? HInt - It's a Wound
Your Tattoo Starts as a Wound. Treat It That Way. A tattoo may look like art, but your body treats it like trauma. When those needles pierce your skin thousands...
What is a Tattoo, Anyway? HInt - It's a Wound
Your Tattoo Starts as a Wound. Treat It That Way. A tattoo may look like art, but your body treats it like trauma. When those needles pierce your skin thousands...

Sketch-Style - Express Yourself: Your Guide to ...
Express Yourself: Sketch-Style Tattoos Sketch-style tattoos look like they were pulled straight from an artist’s sketchbook. With raw lines, overlapping strokes, and visible “construction marks,” this style embraces imperfection and...
Sketch-Style - Express Yourself: Your Guide to ...
Express Yourself: Sketch-Style Tattoos Sketch-style tattoos look like they were pulled straight from an artist’s sketchbook. With raw lines, overlapping strokes, and visible “construction marks,” this style embraces imperfection and...

How Long Should Healing Take?
How Long Does Tattoo Healing *Actually* Take? What Artists Don’t Tell You You've heard it all before: "Give it two weeks." "It's healed when the scabs fall off." "It depends...
How Long Should Healing Take?
How Long Does Tattoo Healing *Actually* Take? What Artists Don’t Tell You You've heard it all before: "Give it two weeks." "It's healed when the scabs fall off." "It depends...

Surrealism Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Surrealism Tattoos Dreamlike, bizarre, and bursting with imagination—Surrealism tattoos turn skin into a subconscious playground. Inspired by the surrealist art movement, this style blends realistic imagery with abstract...
Surrealism Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Surrealism Tattoos Dreamlike, bizarre, and bursting with imagination—Surrealism tattoos turn skin into a subconscious playground. Inspired by the surrealist art movement, this style blends realistic imagery with abstract...

Bright Ink. Big Dreams.
Bright Ink. Big Dreams. The Tattoos That Fuel Our Community At Tatt:Magic, we believe tattoos are more than style statements—they're mission statements. Whether you’re chasing podiums, performing on stage, or...
Bright Ink. Big Dreams.
Bright Ink. Big Dreams. The Tattoos That Fuel Our Community At Tatt:Magic, we believe tattoos are more than style statements—they're mission statements. Whether you’re chasing podiums, performing on stage, or...

Blackout Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Blackout Tattoos Bold and unapologetic, Blackout tattoos are exactly what they sound like—large areas of solid black ink designed to cover, frame, or transform existing skin. Once a...
Blackout Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Blackout Tattoos Bold and unapologetic, Blackout tattoos are exactly what they sound like—large areas of solid black ink designed to cover, frame, or transform existing skin. Once a...

What to Do & NOT Do After your New Tattoo
What to Do (and NOT Do) After You Get Tattooed Fresh ink? Epic. Now don’t mess it up. It’s wild how many bad habits can wreck a tattoo in its...
What to Do & NOT Do After your New Tattoo
What to Do (and NOT Do) After You Get Tattooed Fresh ink? Epic. Now don’t mess it up. It’s wild how many bad habits can wreck a tattoo in its...

What Tattoos Cost?
Under the Skin: What Tattoos Cost (And Why Aftercare Isn’t Optional) An epic ink story isn’t just about design—it starts with the value of the artist and ends with care...
What Tattoos Cost?
Under the Skin: What Tattoos Cost (And Why Aftercare Isn’t Optional) An epic ink story isn’t just about design—it starts with the value of the artist and ends with care...

Geometric Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Geometric Tattoos Symmetry, precision, and meaning—Geometric tattoos are where math meets art. From sacred mandalas to abstract patterns, these designs use balance and repetition to create harmony on...
Geometric Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Geometric Tattoos Symmetry, precision, and meaning—Geometric tattoos are where math meets art. From sacred mandalas to abstract patterns, these designs use balance and repetition to create harmony on...

Tattoos and Training
Tattoos and Training: How Athletes Should Handle Fresh Ink Training hard with a fresh tattoo? You’re not alone. From MMA fighters to endurance athletes, people who live for movement often...
Tattoos and Training
Tattoos and Training: How Athletes Should Handle Fresh Ink Training hard with a fresh tattoo? You’re not alone. From MMA fighters to endurance athletes, people who live for movement often...

From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tatt...
From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tattoo Culture Outdated the Margins Enter Luc “Vogue” Martin—once a barrio tagger in East LA, now a Paris-based stylist setting global street...
From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tatt...
From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tattoo Culture Outdated the Margins Enter Luc “Vogue” Martin—once a barrio tagger in East LA, now a Paris-based stylist setting global street...

Trash Polka Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gu...
Express Yourself: Trash Polka Tattoos Bold. Chaotic. Unapologetic. Trash Polka tattoos are the visual equivalent of a scream in the void—gritty and artistic with a punch of rebellion. Originally pioneered...
Trash Polka Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gu...
Express Yourself: Trash Polka Tattoos Bold. Chaotic. Unapologetic. Trash Polka tattoos are the visual equivalent of a scream in the void—gritty and artistic with a punch of rebellion. Originally pioneered...

Fight Fading!
Tattoo Fading: What Causes It and How to Fight Back Few things hurt more than watching your bold, bright ink slowly fade to muted tones. But it doesn’t have to...
Fight Fading!
Tattoo Fading: What Causes It and How to Fight Back Few things hurt more than watching your bold, bright ink slowly fade to muted tones. But it doesn’t have to...

Airless Packaging Rules! Bacteria is GROSS!
Why Airless Packaging Matters for Tattoo Aftercare Your tattoo deserves more than some crusty balm in a tin. At TattMagic, we don’t just obsess over ingredients—we obsess over...
Airless Packaging Rules! Bacteria is GROSS!
Why Airless Packaging Matters for Tattoo Aftercare Your tattoo deserves more than some crusty balm in a tin. At TattMagic, we don’t just obsess over ingredients—we obsess over...

Tattoo Healing - Scabbing
The Truth About Tattoo Scabbing (And How to Handle It) Scabbing can freak people out—but it’s actually part of a healthy healing process. The key is knowing what’s normal, what’s...
Tattoo Healing - Scabbing
The Truth About Tattoo Scabbing (And How to Handle It) Scabbing can freak people out—but it’s actually part of a healthy healing process. The key is knowing what’s normal, what’s...

Why is Aftercare So Confusing? A Simplified Ap...
Research Shows that No One Can Agree on an Aftercare Routine. Let us Simplify it for You! You thought your aftercare routine was perfect - Think again. Recent research reviewed 700...
Why is Aftercare So Confusing? A Simplified Ap...
Research Shows that No One Can Agree on an Aftercare Routine. Let us Simplify it for You! You thought your aftercare routine was perfect - Think again. Recent research reviewed 700...

Watercolor Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Watercolor Tattoos Fluid, vibrant, and full of life—Watercolor tattoos break away from traditional rules of line and shading. This style mimics the look of a brush on canvas,...
Watercolor Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Watercolor Tattoos Fluid, vibrant, and full of life—Watercolor tattoos break away from traditional rules of line and shading. This style mimics the look of a brush on canvas,...

Blackwork Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Blackwork Tattoos Striking in their simplicity and often bold in scale, Blackwork tattoos are all about contrast and statement. Using only black ink, this style relies on negative...
Blackwork Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Blackwork Tattoos Striking in their simplicity and often bold in scale, Blackwork tattoos are all about contrast and statement. Using only black ink, this style relies on negative...

The Science of Skin
The Science of Skin: How Your Ink Ages Through the Years We’re not just inked; we’re living canvases. Every tattoo is impacted—not only by design—but by decades of biology, environment,...
The Science of Skin
The Science of Skin: How Your Ink Ages Through the Years We’re not just inked; we’re living canvases. Every tattoo is impacted—not only by design—but by decades of biology, environment,...

Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos - Express Yourself: ...
Express Yourself: Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos Deeply symbolic and visually striking, traditional Japanese tattoos—known as Irezumi—tell stories through centuries-old iconography. Dragons, koi fish, waves, chrysanthemums, and samurai aren’t just beautiful; they’re...
Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos - Express Yourself: ...
Express Yourself: Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos Deeply symbolic and visually striking, traditional Japanese tattoos—known as Irezumi—tell stories through centuries-old iconography. Dragons, koi fish, waves, chrysanthemums, and samurai aren’t just beautiful; they’re...

Fine Line Tattoo - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Fine Line Tattoos Elegant. Understated. Whisper-thin. Fine Line tattoos are a favorite for minimalists and detail lovers alike. Using ultra-fine needles and delicate strokes, this style focuses on...
Fine Line Tattoo - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Fine Line Tattoos Elegant. Understated. Whisper-thin. Fine Line tattoos are a favorite for minimalists and detail lovers alike. Using ultra-fine needles and delicate strokes, this style focuses on...

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
You Got the Ink. Now Own the Aftercare. Because bright ink and big dreams need more than soap and guesswork. Tattoos are more than art—they're stories written in skin. Whether...
Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
You Got the Ink. Now Own the Aftercare. Because bright ink and big dreams need more than soap and guesswork. Tattoos are more than art—they're stories written in skin. Whether...

Tatt:Magic teams up with the Johnny Crisstopher...
Tatt:Magic Giving Back We are committed to giving back and contributing to causes that truely matter. Tatt:Magic has partnered with Johnny Christopher foundation to share a little magic where it...
Tatt:Magic teams up with the Johnny Crisstopher...
Tatt:Magic Giving Back We are committed to giving back and contributing to causes that truely matter. Tatt:Magic has partnered with Johnny Christopher foundation to share a little magic where it...

How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out)
Tattooed and Professional: How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out) Whether you’re leading a marketing brainstorm, managing code deployments, or interviewing for that next big career move, one...
How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out)
Tattooed and Professional: How to Rock Ink at Work (Without Selling Out) Whether you’re leading a marketing brainstorm, managing code deployments, or interviewing for that next big career move, one...

Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World...
Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World-Class Ink Wanderlust meets needlepoint. For adventurous souls who express their stories in ink, the world is more than a canvas—it’s a destination. Whether...
Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World...
Tattoo Tourism: 8 Global Destinations for World-Class Ink Wanderlust meets needlepoint. For adventurous souls who express their stories in ink, the world is more than a canvas—it’s a destination. Whether...

Ink & Identity
Ink & Identity: Gilberto Jiminez’s Rebirth Introducing Gilberto “El Cuervo” Jiminez. His tattoos became his crucible and crowning. Born in East LA, Gilberto grew up marked by barrio lifestyle, labeled...
Ink & Identity
Ink & Identity: Gilberto Jiminez’s Rebirth Introducing Gilberto “El Cuervo” Jiminez. His tattoos became his crucible and crowning. Born in East LA, Gilberto grew up marked by barrio lifestyle, labeled...

Ink × Adrenaline
Ink × Adrenaline: Mike "Grip" Sullivan’s Climbing Comeback Meet Mike Sullivan—known in climbing circles as Grip. When a fall shattered his hand and sidelined his climb, he faced a crossroads....
Ink × Adrenaline
Ink × Adrenaline: Mike "Grip" Sullivan’s Climbing Comeback Meet Mike Sullivan—known in climbing circles as Grip. When a fall shattered his hand and sidelined his climb, he faced a crossroads....

Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked
Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked: Why Everyone's Experience Differs We’ve all heard it—“The ribs are brutal,” “The ankle’s the worst,” or “It doesn’t hurt at all!” But the truth? Tattoo pain...
Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked
Tattoo Pain Myths Debunked: Why Everyone's Experience Differs We’ve all heard it—“The ribs are brutal,” “The ankle’s the worst,” or “It doesn’t hurt at all!” But the truth? Tattoo pain...

Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained
Behind the Pain: Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained Why does a tattoo on your ribs make you grit your teeth—while one on your calf feels like a breeze? It’s...
Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained
Behind the Pain: Skin Structure and Nerve Density Explained Why does a tattoo on your ribs make you grit your teeth—while one on your calf feels like a breeze? It’s...

What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving
Fix It or Fade It: What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving Not all tattoos turn out the way you imagined—scarring, fading, or mishaps happen. But here’s the deal:...
What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving
Fix It or Fade It: What to Do When Your Tattoo Needs Saving Not all tattoos turn out the way you imagined—scarring, fading, or mishaps happen. But here’s the deal:...

Habits That Elevate Healing
Recover Quicker, Ink Brighter: Habits That Elevate Healing Your new tattoo is only as good as the habits that follow. From hydration to smart sleep, there’s science-backed control you can...
Habits That Elevate Healing
Recover Quicker, Ink Brighter: Habits That Elevate Healing Your new tattoo is only as good as the habits that follow. From hydration to smart sleep, there’s science-backed control you can...

How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones
When Pain Meets Precision: How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones We don’t sugarcoat it—some areas hurt more than others. Locations like the armpit, inner thigh, groin, rib cage, or behind...
How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones
When Pain Meets Precision: How to Conquer Sensitive Tattoo Zones We don’t sugarcoat it—some areas hurt more than others. Locations like the armpit, inner thigh, groin, rib cage, or behind...

Prepping For a Tattoo
Prepping Like a Pro: Ink‑Day Ready with TattMagic Tattoo day is not about winging it—it’s about strategic preparation. You want your skin calm, your focus sharp, and your healing on...
Prepping For a Tattoo
Prepping Like a Pro: Ink‑Day Ready with TattMagic Tattoo day is not about winging it—it’s about strategic preparation. You want your skin calm, your focus sharp, and your healing on...

How Long Should Healing Take?
How Long Does Tattoo Healing *Actually* Take? What Artists Don’t Tell You You've heard it all before: "Give it two weeks." "It's healed when the scabs fall off." "It depends...
How Long Should Healing Take?
How Long Does Tattoo Healing *Actually* Take? What Artists Don’t Tell You You've heard it all before: "Give it two weeks." "It's healed when the scabs fall off." "It depends...

Bright Ink. Big Dreams.
Bright Ink. Big Dreams. The Tattoos That Fuel Our Community At Tatt:Magic, we believe tattoos are more than style statements—they're mission statements. Whether you’re chasing podiums, performing on stage, or...
Bright Ink. Big Dreams.
Bright Ink. Big Dreams. The Tattoos That Fuel Our Community At Tatt:Magic, we believe tattoos are more than style statements—they're mission statements. Whether you’re chasing podiums, performing on stage, or...

What to Do & NOT Do After your New Tattoo
What to Do (and NOT Do) After You Get Tattooed Fresh ink? Epic. Now don’t mess it up. It’s wild how many bad habits can wreck a tattoo in its...
What to Do & NOT Do After your New Tattoo
What to Do (and NOT Do) After You Get Tattooed Fresh ink? Epic. Now don’t mess it up. It’s wild how many bad habits can wreck a tattoo in its...

What Tattoos Cost?
Under the Skin: What Tattoos Cost (And Why Aftercare Isn’t Optional) An epic ink story isn’t just about design—it starts with the value of the artist and ends with care...
What Tattoos Cost?
Under the Skin: What Tattoos Cost (And Why Aftercare Isn’t Optional) An epic ink story isn’t just about design—it starts with the value of the artist and ends with care...

From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tatt...
From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tattoo Culture Outdated the Margins Enter Luc “Vogue” Martin—once a barrio tagger in East LA, now a Paris-based stylist setting global street...
From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tatt...
From Prison Ink to Paris Fashion Week: Why Tattoo Culture Outdated the Margins Enter Luc “Vogue” Martin—once a barrio tagger in East LA, now a Paris-based stylist setting global street...

The Science of Skin
The Science of Skin: How Your Ink Ages Through the Years We’re not just inked; we’re living canvases. Every tattoo is impacted—not only by design—but by decades of biology, environment,...
The Science of Skin
The Science of Skin: How Your Ink Ages Through the Years We’re not just inked; we’re living canvases. Every tattoo is impacted—not only by design—but by decades of biology, environment,...

American Traditional - Express Yourself: Your ...
Express Yourself: American Traditional When people think “tattoo,” they often imagine the American Traditional style—bold, brave, and built to last. Featuring thick black outlines, a limited yet striking color palette,...
American Traditional - Express Yourself: Your ...
Express Yourself: American Traditional When people think “tattoo,” they often imagine the American Traditional style—bold, brave, and built to last. Featuring thick black outlines, a limited yet striking color palette,...

UV / Blacklight - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: UV / Blacklight Tattoos UV or blacklight tattoos are where stealth meets glow. These unique tattoos are created using special ink that glows under ultraviolet light, giving your...
UV / Blacklight - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: UV / Blacklight Tattoos UV or blacklight tattoos are where stealth meets glow. These unique tattoos are created using special ink that glows under ultraviolet light, giving your...

Embroidery - Express Yourself: Your Guide to Ta...
Express Yourself: Embroidery Tattoos At first glance, you might mistake embroidery tattoos for actual stitched patches sewn onto the skin. This incredibly detailed tattoo style uses advanced shading and color...
Embroidery - Express Yourself: Your Guide to Ta...
Express Yourself: Embroidery Tattoos At first glance, you might mistake embroidery tattoos for actual stitched patches sewn onto the skin. This incredibly detailed tattoo style uses advanced shading and color...

Neo-Traditional Tattoos - Express Yourself: You...
Express Yourself: Neo-Traditional Tattoos If American Traditional tattoos are the roots, Neo-Traditional is the revival—richer, deeper, and bursting with modern flair. It holds on to the bold outlines of its...
Neo-Traditional Tattoos - Express Yourself: You...
Express Yourself: Neo-Traditional Tattoos If American Traditional tattoos are the roots, Neo-Traditional is the revival—richer, deeper, and bursting with modern flair. It holds on to the bold outlines of its...

Biomechanical - Express Yourself: Your Guide to...
Biomechanical tattoos are wearable machines—bold, personal, and engineered for impact
Biomechanical - Express Yourself: Your Guide to...
Biomechanical tattoos are wearable machines—bold, personal, and engineered for impact

Sketch-Style - Express Yourself: Your Guide to ...
Express Yourself: Sketch-Style Tattoos Sketch-style tattoos look like they were pulled straight from an artist’s sketchbook. With raw lines, overlapping strokes, and visible “construction marks,” this style embraces imperfection and...
Sketch-Style - Express Yourself: Your Guide to ...
Express Yourself: Sketch-Style Tattoos Sketch-style tattoos look like they were pulled straight from an artist’s sketchbook. With raw lines, overlapping strokes, and visible “construction marks,” this style embraces imperfection and...

Surrealism Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Surrealism Tattoos Dreamlike, bizarre, and bursting with imagination—Surrealism tattoos turn skin into a subconscious playground. Inspired by the surrealist art movement, this style blends realistic imagery with abstract...
Surrealism Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Surrealism Tattoos Dreamlike, bizarre, and bursting with imagination—Surrealism tattoos turn skin into a subconscious playground. Inspired by the surrealist art movement, this style blends realistic imagery with abstract...

Blackout Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Blackout Tattoos Bold and unapologetic, Blackout tattoos are exactly what they sound like—large areas of solid black ink designed to cover, frame, or transform existing skin. Once a...
Blackout Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Blackout Tattoos Bold and unapologetic, Blackout tattoos are exactly what they sound like—large areas of solid black ink designed to cover, frame, or transform existing skin. Once a...

Geometric Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Geometric Tattoos Symmetry, precision, and meaning—Geometric tattoos are where math meets art. From sacred mandalas to abstract patterns, these designs use balance and repetition to create harmony on...
Geometric Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Geometric Tattoos Symmetry, precision, and meaning—Geometric tattoos are where math meets art. From sacred mandalas to abstract patterns, these designs use balance and repetition to create harmony on...

Trash Polka Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gu...
Express Yourself: Trash Polka Tattoos Bold. Chaotic. Unapologetic. Trash Polka tattoos are the visual equivalent of a scream in the void—gritty and artistic with a punch of rebellion. Originally pioneered...
Trash Polka Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gu...
Express Yourself: Trash Polka Tattoos Bold. Chaotic. Unapologetic. Trash Polka tattoos are the visual equivalent of a scream in the void—gritty and artistic with a punch of rebellion. Originally pioneered...

Watercolor Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Watercolor Tattoos Fluid, vibrant, and full of life—Watercolor tattoos break away from traditional rules of line and shading. This style mimics the look of a brush on canvas,...
Watercolor Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Gui...
Express Yourself: Watercolor Tattoos Fluid, vibrant, and full of life—Watercolor tattoos break away from traditional rules of line and shading. This style mimics the look of a brush on canvas,...

Blackwork Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Blackwork Tattoos Striking in their simplicity and often bold in scale, Blackwork tattoos are all about contrast and statement. Using only black ink, this style relies on negative...
Blackwork Tattoos - Express Yourself: Your Guid...
Express Yourself: Blackwork Tattoos Striking in their simplicity and often bold in scale, Blackwork tattoos are all about contrast and statement. Using only black ink, this style relies on negative...

Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos - Express Yourself: ...
Express Yourself: Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos Deeply symbolic and visually striking, traditional Japanese tattoos—known as Irezumi—tell stories through centuries-old iconography. Dragons, koi fish, waves, chrysanthemums, and samurai aren’t just beautiful; they’re...
Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos - Express Yourself: ...
Express Yourself: Japanese (Irezumi) Tattoos Deeply symbolic and visually striking, traditional Japanese tattoos—known as Irezumi—tell stories through centuries-old iconography. Dragons, koi fish, waves, chrysanthemums, and samurai aren’t just beautiful; they’re...

Fine Line Tattoo - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Fine Line Tattoos Elegant. Understated. Whisper-thin. Fine Line tattoos are a favorite for minimalists and detail lovers alike. Using ultra-fine needles and delicate strokes, this style focuses on...
Fine Line Tattoo - Express Yourself: Your Guide...
Express Yourself: Fine Line Tattoos Elegant. Understated. Whisper-thin. Fine Line tattoos are a favorite for minimalists and detail lovers alike. Using ultra-fine needles and delicate strokes, this style focuses on...

How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never St...
How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never Stop Moving Your workout doesn’t stop for anything—not even fresh ink. But here’s the deal: your new tattoo is technically a...
How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never St...
How to Keep Ink Looking Fresh When You Never Stop Moving Your workout doesn’t stop for anything—not even fresh ink. But here’s the deal: your new tattoo is technically a...

The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths
The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths—Debunked by Science (and Your Skin) There's a lot of “tattoo wisdom” floating around out there—and let’s be honest, not all of it holds up. Some...
The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths
The 5 Worst Aftercare Myths—Debunked by Science (and Your Skin) There's a lot of “tattoo wisdom” floating around out there—and let’s be honest, not all of it holds up. Some...

What is a Tattoo, Anyway? HInt - It's a Wound
Your Tattoo Starts as a Wound. Treat It That Way. A tattoo may look like art, but your body treats it like trauma. When those needles pierce your skin thousands...
What is a Tattoo, Anyway? HInt - It's a Wound
Your Tattoo Starts as a Wound. Treat It That Way. A tattoo may look like art, but your body treats it like trauma. When those needles pierce your skin thousands...

Tattoos and Training
Tattoos and Training: How Athletes Should Handle Fresh Ink Training hard with a fresh tattoo? You’re not alone. From MMA fighters to endurance athletes, people who live for movement often...
Tattoos and Training
Tattoos and Training: How Athletes Should Handle Fresh Ink Training hard with a fresh tattoo? You’re not alone. From MMA fighters to endurance athletes, people who live for movement often...

Fight Fading!
Tattoo Fading: What Causes It and How to Fight Back Few things hurt more than watching your bold, bright ink slowly fade to muted tones. But it doesn’t have to...
Fight Fading!
Tattoo Fading: What Causes It and How to Fight Back Few things hurt more than watching your bold, bright ink slowly fade to muted tones. But it doesn’t have to...

Airless Packaging Rules! Bacteria is GROSS!
Why Airless Packaging Matters for Tattoo Aftercare Your tattoo deserves more than some crusty balm in a tin. At TattMagic, we don’t just obsess over ingredients—we obsess over...
Airless Packaging Rules! Bacteria is GROSS!
Why Airless Packaging Matters for Tattoo Aftercare Your tattoo deserves more than some crusty balm in a tin. At TattMagic, we don’t just obsess over ingredients—we obsess over...

Tattoo Healing - Scabbing
The Truth About Tattoo Scabbing (And How to Handle It) Scabbing can freak people out—but it’s actually part of a healthy healing process. The key is knowing what’s normal, what’s...
Tattoo Healing - Scabbing
The Truth About Tattoo Scabbing (And How to Handle It) Scabbing can freak people out—but it’s actually part of a healthy healing process. The key is knowing what’s normal, what’s...

Why is Aftercare So Confusing? A Simplified Ap...
Research Shows that No One Can Agree on an Aftercare Routine. Let us Simplify it for You! You thought your aftercare routine was perfect - Think again. Recent research reviewed 700...
Why is Aftercare So Confusing? A Simplified Ap...
Research Shows that No One Can Agree on an Aftercare Routine. Let us Simplify it for You! You thought your aftercare routine was perfect - Think again. Recent research reviewed 700...

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
You Got the Ink. Now Own the Aftercare. Because bright ink and big dreams need more than soap and guesswork. Tattoos are more than art—they're stories written in skin. Whether...
Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
You Got the Ink. Now Own the Aftercare. Because bright ink and big dreams need more than soap and guesswork. Tattoos are more than art—they're stories written in skin. Whether...