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Although our last few posts have been centered on tattoo appointment advice, let's take a detour and look at some interesting tattoo statistics released by Fortune Business Insights. The global market is huge! The global tattoo industry in 2026 is work approximately 2.66 billion US dollars. It is expected to jump to nearly 6 billion dollars in by 2034. The tattoo boom in Europe The European continent makes up 33% of the global market. Popularity on the rise in Asia The tattoo

When on a a trip to Korea, there is certainly a lot to plan and think about. Therefore, if you're planning on getting tattooed while visiting, here area few helpful tips to keep in mind! Prepare your skin. In the week leading up to your appointment, it is a good idea to exfoliate and moisturise regularly. Furthermore, if you lead an active lifestyle, plan ahead to prevent sunburn or skin injuries in the area where you will be tattooed. Head to bed early and get a good night's

After last week’s “Things you should never be afraid to ask your tattooist,” there is still quite a lot of ground to cover. So as a continuation, here are some key sentences you should never be afraid to say out loud to your tattooist. “I can’t find an exact picture of the design I want.” Don’t worry about this! While it is always helpful for an artist to have lots of inspo pictures, sometimes a very general concept can also be fun for the artist because it allows them to be

When someone is getting their first tattoo or is getting tattooed or is unfamiliar with the tattoo culture in a country they are visiting, they might be hesitant to speak up. While tattooists always appreciate clients that are kind, polite, and respectful of boundaries, here are some things you should never be afraid to ask :) “Will it hurt?” It is totally understandable to be concerned about pain, especially if you are advised that your tattoo is likely to take a few hours.

These days at the shop, we’ve been getting quite a few clients coming in for their first tattoo, which is not only super exciting but such an honor! Quite understandably, it is common for this clients to come with a lot of questions and uncertainties. All that being said, here are some things we recommend considering prior to your first tattoo appointment. The design (of course!) and the tattooist Many first-time clients want their tattoo to hold special meaning. And because