HISTORY OF THE TATTOO MACHINE: THE ARTISTS AND INVENTORS WHO STARTED IT ALL

Tattoo machines have changed dramatically since the first electric machine was patented 130 years ago. We thought it would be fun to share some of the history of tattooing with you with a walk down tattoo memory lane. In 1891, the first electric tattoo machine was invented and patented by tattoo artist, Samuel O’Reilly. Previous […]

TATTOOS AND ALCOHOL: SHOULD YOU DRINK BEFORE YOU INK?

We know how important preparing for a tattoo can be and we often get questions about what is (and isn’t) a good idea when you are gearing up for your next tattoo appointment. One question that is often asked involves alcohol and what type of ramifications it can have on the tattoo experience. We thought […]

SIX EASY STEPS TO GETTING A NEW TATTOO

We’ve written before about cleaning your tattoo once you’ve been tattooed, but what can you do beforehand to prepare? We’ve compiled some tips that might be helpful to keep in mind as you get ready for tattoo appointment. Tricks that will help you to feel more confident going into the event and will also help […]