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In honor of Earth Day, check out our 5 tips for maintaining a green, sustainable tattoo setup.

It’s essential for tattoo and piercing professionals to know and practice correct sterilization procedures. Learn more about common sterilization methods here.

In order to run a successful tattoo shop, you’ll need both business and tattoo supplies. Here's a list of the essentials that every shop owner should have.

Our hand washing guidelines for tattoo artists provide everything you need to know about bacteria on hands to help prevent contamination and infections.

Use this guide to check power grid and voltage standards when selecting electronic devices to use in your studio.

Read in English Leer en Español Topical Anesthetics – What You Need to Know Topical anesthetics are typically used to numb the surface of the skin to relieve minor pain or itching. They are commonly used by physicians during minor dermatological and cosmetic procedures, and can also be used during body modification procedures, such as […]

Not sure what size gloves you need for your next procedure? This glove size chart will help you find the size you need for a proper fit.

If you're a new business owner or are thinking about opening a studio, it's important to know what's involved in successfully managing a tattoo shop. What elements, tools, tips, and tricks will help you stand heads and shoulders above your competition? What do you need to know to protect your clients physically and yourself and your staff legally? In this article, we touch on all the basics from shop safety to managing day-to-day operations to marketing your business and beyond. Even if you're an established tattoo shop owner, you're sure to learn something new.

Proper skin prep is an important part of the body modification process. It eliminates any bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms clinging to a client's skin so that they aren't pushed beneath the dermis and given easy access to a person's bloodstream, where they could wreak havoc on your client's immune system. By properly cleaning a person's skin before modifying them, you're preserving your client's health and protecting yourself from potential legal recourse. Learn the best skin prep methods for tattooing, piercing and scarification in this article.
 

Microbiology is the study of microscopically-small organisms. It involves understanding viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, and other microorganisms, which is why it's relevant to piercers. It should be every piercer's top priority to protect their clients from dastardly microscopic organisms, but you have to understand them first to combat them. This article will teach you the basics of microbiology so you're better equipped to keep your work space free of bad microbes and ensure that your clients are being pierced in a safe, sterile environment.