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Ready to fine-tune your skills with different stroke lengths? Discover the best adjustable stroke tattoo machines for you.
When you’re a new tattoo artist, nothing is more intimidating than figuring out the correct needle depth for your tattoos. Continue reading for best practices!
The new PainfulPleasures site makes your shopping experience easier and faster. Check out all the exciting new site features.
Industry professional Kayleigh Tanthorey rates her top 6 favorite needle cartridges currently on the market. Check out her detailed review of each brand.
Get the most out of your threadless body jewelry by using it the right way. Check out all our top tips below.
Check out the content you may have missed during our Shop Ownership series. Learn more in this blog, featuring video interviews with successful artists and shop owners.
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.
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.
