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Get into the Annual Holiday Gift Guide from Painful Pleasures! Check out our top gift picks for you this season.

Let's settle the Great Debate of the Flux Max versus the Power Wand. Which powerhouse is officially a better tattoo machine?

Understanding tattoo voltage is crucial to nailing your unique style and key techniques. Learn all about voltage in this blog!

The best tattoo machines of 2023 (so far) are really changing the game! Check out the rankings and choose the best tattoo machine for you.

Rotary tattoo machines are shaking up the industry with serious innovation. Discover the most popular rotary tattoo machines on the market.

Ready to fine-tune your skills with different stroke lengths? Discover the best adjustable stroke tattoo machines for you.

Blaze your way through winter with a fire new machine. Check out this season's best savings on our top selling models from artist-favorite brands.

Our annual March Madness Giveaway has begun! Before you cast your vote, check out the competing products… maybe there are a few brands you’ve been meaning to try and haven’t gotten to yet. Now’s your chance to get familiar with the contestants.

Understanding stroke length is key to tattooing in your favorite style. Learn more about needle depth, stroke, and how to adjust.

InkJecta tattoo machines are unlike any other machines on the market. Boost your setup with an InkJecta rotary or wireless machine today.

In this article, we examine a hotly debated topic in the tattoo industry — coils or rotaries?

We take a look MT.DERM's transition from medical equipment manufacturers to Cheyenne Hawk tattoo machine innovators who up the ante each time they reinvent the Hawk.

If you've been thinking about buying a new tattoo machine, but you're not sure what brand to get and don't know if you should opt for a coil or rotary machine, we have the info you need to make the best decision for you and your style of tattooing.