Tattoo artist's hand holding a tattoo machine

Help Center

Blog Categories

Guide to Needle Play

Guide to Needle Play

PainfulPleasures

Needle play may range from manipulation or stimulation of permanent piercings to insertion of play piercing needles in cool patterns to electronic stimulation of play piercing needles placed through folds...

Read more
Dearm Shield, Recovery, Safety, Ink

Tergazyme vs. Alconox

PainfulPleasures

Tergazyme and Alconox are two leading brands of ultrasonic cleaner detergents that you can use in your personal or shop's ultrasonic cleaner to more thoroughly clean body jewelry, tattoo equipment...

Read more
Lip Piercings by Arseniy Andersson|Most Popular Lip Piercing Types

Lip Piercing FAQs

Danny Tress

If you're interested in getting a lip piercing but you're not sure where to go, or you're looking for lip piercing aftercare tips, check out these helpful frequently asked questions...

Read more
Dearm Shield, Recovery, Safety, Ink

SkinLock FAQ’s

PainfulPleasures

SkinLock is a transparent, medical-grade tattoo sealant.  Once you've finished a tattoo, apply this sealant to form a clear antimicrobial barrier within a matter of secons to protect and enhance...

Read more
Dearm Shield, Recovery, Safety, Ink

Ultrasonic Cleaners

PainfulPleasures

What is an ultrasonic cleaner, and why do you need one for your tattoo and piercing shop? How do you use ultrasonic cleaners? We answer these questions and more, including...

Read more
Tattoos and Aging|Eternal Tattoo Ink|Tattoos and Aging | Older Tattooed Man|Older Tattooed Man | Tattoos and Aging

Tattoos and Aging

PainfulPleasures

What is the effect of aging on a tattoo? Is there anything I can do to preserve the appearance of my tattoo(s) as I age? Are there places on the...

Read more

Featured Posts