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Too many clients buy into misinformation about piercings. Bust these top 10 most common piercing myths for you and your clients' peace of mind!
Learn how to use 3D Modeling to perfect your tattoo design. Here's pro artist Javier Antunez's step-by-step process.
Tackle any tattoo style and grow your client list + social media following with artist Bobby Douglas. Check out his best career-growing tips.
Offer your clients the best piercing aftercare in the game. Check out these top picks by Recovery and Tattoo Goo.
Build a piercing portfolio that rakes in clients. Here are your top 5 tips to making a competitive portfolio that stands out among the rest.
Glitter tattoos may look innocent, but they require a LOT of technical skill. Master the art of glitter tattoos with top glitter realism artist Amanda Graves herself.
Check out which tattoo machines made the cut as "best of the best" this past year. Then discover which one works best for you.
Your skills are leveling up, but your gear could be holding you back from your real potential. Here are 5 clear signs that your tattoo setup needs an upgrade.
Wondering what causes tattoo blowouts? Here are 8 common reasons and simple ways to prevent them.
Let's find the best black tattoo ink for you. Learn more about the top 5 best black inks for lining, shading, and more.
Learn what to tell your clients about piercing aftercare (and how to get them to actually listen). Plus, a full breakdown of healing times for common piercings, including ear, nose, belly button, and nipple.
If you're looking into trying gold industrial barbell jewelry, you've come to the right place. Check out all the ways you can style and care for gold industrial jewelry.
Don't settle for shaky lines. Master your voltage, hand speed, and gear to get crispy work every time. Get the pro tips you need to keep your line work bold, clean, and solid.
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.
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