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Are you wondering how much to tip a tattoo artist? It depends on how happy you are with the work, whether you want to maintain a relationship with the artist, and where you’re located. Before …
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The artist applied a bandage. Now what? How long to leave Second Skin on a tattoo? SecondSkin is a type of latex-free, breathable, waterproof wrapping. Similar products include Saniderm and …
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How long after surgery can you get a tattoo? It depends on whether you’re getting a tattoo to cover the scar or getting a tattoo that’s not over the incision. In either case, we recommend asking …
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How long can you go without wearing earrings? When will an earring hole close up? The answers depend on when you got your piercing. The more recently your ears were pierced, the quicker the …
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It’s normal to be nervous before getting a tattoo. It’s also okay to want a tattoo but to be scared of the pain. When it hurts, it’s hard to sit still and not flinch. We had a reader ask, “How …
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Which are the best tattoo needles for shading? The answer depends on the type of work you’re doing and your style. What you use for dotwork may be different than what you need for photorealistic …
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