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Is your client’s skin fighting the ink? Here’s why lines fade, black goes patchy, and what to adjust before you start blaming yourself.
Perfect lines don't guarantee loyal clients. Find out what they actually remember about their session, and the real secret to staying booked.
Bad habits can quietly wreck your tattoos. This guide breaks down 10 common technique mistakes and how to fix them now, so you can get better-healed results.
It's a pro skill to design tattoos that last. Learn how design choices, biology, and ink stability affect clarity to ensure your art stays sharp for years to come.
In this blog, we break down color theory and explore its applications beyond the academic realm. Discover how understanding hues, contrast, and other essential elements of color theory help produce...
In this blog, get the skinny about tattoo ink allergies: what’s typical, what deserves a bombastic side-eye, and steps to keep reactions far away.
It’s almost here. Our ultimate Black Friday sale event — and we’re going harder than we’ve ever gone before. Brace yourself for the steepest discounts you’ve ever seen on artist-favorite brands. Now’s the time to get your wish list together. As the countdown begins, set an alarm for midnight on November 22nd. That’s when our […]
Enter our APOF-sponsored Battle of the Hands contest for your chance to win $2,500!
Our Blowout Clearance Sale has arrived for the first time ever! Check out our top 9 favorites.
Tattoo on the high seas by stepping aboard the Scarlet Lady. Learn more about Squid Ink, the first-ever tattoo studio on a ship by Virgin Voyages.
Meet 6 LGBTQ tattoo artists who are using their platforms to help the industry grow. Learn more to close out Pride month!
Let's find the best black tattoo ink for you. Learn more about the top 5 best black inks for lining, shading, and more.
Great news: tattoo conventions are making a comeback in 2021! Learn more and check out our interview with Troy Timpel.
If you’re opening a tattoo shop, you should find gloves you like. Learn the factors you should take into consideration when choosing tattoo gloves. Read more.
