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Reflecting on Tattoo Trends: What Defined 2025

Looking back at 2025 tattoo trends: what styles dominated, changing attitudes toward tattoos, social media impact, and predictions for tattooing's future.

Posted by Scott on Monday, January 5, 2026

Tattoo Gift Certificates: What to Consider Before Gifting Ink

Tattoo gift certificates: what to consider before gifting, choosing the right shop and artist, understanding limitations, and thoughtful alternatives to surprise tattoo gifts.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 29, 2025

Dotwork Tattoos: Exploring Geometric and Mandala Designs Through Stippling

Dotwork tattoos: the stippling technique, geometric and mandala applications, how dotwork ages, finding artists who specialize in meticulous dot shading.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 22, 2025

Tattoo Placement Guide: What I Wish I'd Known Before My First Piece

Tattoo placement guide: pain levels by body area, visibility and professional concerns, how placement affects aging, and what I wish I'd known before my first tattoo.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 15, 2025

Cover-Up Tattoos: Finding Artists Who Specialize in Transformations

Cover-up tattoos: finding specialists, understanding limitations, realistic expectations, laser removal vs. cover-up, and transforming regret tattoos into new art.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 8, 2025

Watercolor Tattoos: What I've Learned From Three Years of Research

Watercolor tattoos: understanding the controversial style, how they age differently, artist debates, and realistic expectations for watercolor ink longevity.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 1, 2025

Celtic Tattoos: Researching the History Behind the Knots

Celtic tattoos: researching the history behind Celtic knotwork, understanding the difference between historical and modern designs, and approaching Celtic heritage respectfully.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 24, 2025

Artist Spotlight: Mike Mavretic of Skin Deep Tattoo, Lebanon PA

Meet award-winning artist Mike Mavretic from Skin Deep Tattoo in Lebanon, PA. Multiple 2024-2025 convention wins across color, horror, and cover-up categories.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 17, 2025

Sleeve Planning: How to Design a Cohesive Full Arm Tattoo

Planning a cohesive tattoo sleeve: choosing themes, working with your artist, half sleeve vs. full sleeve, budgeting for large projects, and pacing multi-session work.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 10, 2025

Tattoo Aftercare Products: What Actually Works Based on Experience

Tattoo aftercare products guide: what actually works for healing fresh tattoos, comparing natural vs. petroleum-based products, and realistic expectations for tattoo healing.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 3, 2025

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