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Best Tattoo Numbing Cream: How It Works & How to Apply It
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Article updated and refreshed on 6/18/2026. Dreading the pain? Learn how tattoo numbing cream works, how long it lasts, and the right way to apply it before your session. Find...

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Top 10 Tattoo Products You Need This Black Friday

Top 10 Tattoo Products You Need This Black Friday

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 […]
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Battle of the Hands (Sponsored by APOF)

Enter our APOF-sponsored Battle of the Hands contest for your chance to win $2,500!
Semi-Annual Clearance Blowout Sale — Shop Up to 50% Off 

Semi-Annual Clearance Blowout Sale — Shop Up to 50% Off 

Our Blowout Clearance Sale has arrived for the first time ever! Check out our top 9 favorites.
Semi-Annual Clearance Blowout Sale — Shop Up to 50% Off 

Semi-Annual Clearance Blowout Sale — Shop Up to 50% Off 

Our Blowout Clearance Sale has arrived for the first time ever! Check out our top 9 favorites.
Tattooing on the High Seas

Tattooing on the High Seas

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.
6 LGBTQIA+ Tattoo Artists You Should Know

6 LGBTQIA+ Tattoo Artists You Should Know

Meet 6 LGBTQ tattoo artists who are using their platforms to help the industry grow. Learn more to close out Pride month!
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Top 6 Black Tattoo Inks You Need to Try 

Let's find the best black tattoo ink for you. Learn more about the top 5 best black inks for lining, shading, and more.
2021 tattoo conventions featuring tattoo artists Jesse Smith, Timothy Boor, Ron Russo, and more

The Return of Tattoo Conventions in 2021

Great news: tattoo conventions are making a comeback in 2021! Learn more and check out our interview with Troy Timpel.
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Find Your Next Glove: Factors to Consider When Playing the Tattoo Field

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.