Choosing Your Piece Though some might advise against relying on tattoo flash, utilizing the concept of flash art can oftentimes be a good option to begin with. There ...

Finding a Good Artist This may seem like a given, but having been through all sorts of learning experiences when it comes to the quality of work in ...

Tattoo Shop Safety In order to have a positive tattoo experience, it's not only important to find an artist who understands your vision and does great work, but ...

Pain Along with the "What should I get?" question, I can easily say that the " Did that hurt? " inquiry is asked just as frequently. Now I ...

Tattoo Aftercare Before I begin this entry, let me emphasize that it is ALWAYS BEST to follow the aftercare instructions of your tattoo artist. Each artist has their ...

Placement When I first started collecting ink, I was certainly not as mindful of the important concept of placement as I am now. It's fun to want instant ...

Dealing With Tattoo Prejudice Q) Being a tattooed mom, do you ever experience prejudice from other parents or from your childrens' friends? If so, how do you deal ...

Are Tattoos Becoming Cliche? Q) Hi Jinxi, I have started making plans to get my first tattoo and am really excited about it. My sister is opposed to ...

Medical Conditions & Tattoos I am frequently asked about how medical conditions mesh with getting tattooed, so I thought I would write a bit about the importance of ...

Issues With Finger Tattoos Q. Hey Jinxi, I love your site and have a question about getting tattoos on your fingers. My husband and I recently went to ...

Pregnancy and Tattoos Q) Hi Jinxi, I schedule my tattoo appointments months in advance, but recently found out I was pregnant. I have heard that it's not safe ...

Tattoo Artist Loyalty Q) Hey Jinxi, Do you think it is best to remain loyal to one tattoo artist for most of your work? Is it an insult ...

Drinking & Tattooing Q) Hi Jinxi, A friend of mine told me that he always drinks before getting tattooed, but I have heard that it's not a good ...

Reactions to Red Tattoo Ink Q) H ello Jinxi, I'm excited about this new section of your site, especially since you are exactly the person I thought of ...

Should You Get Tattooed If Your Loved Ones Don't Approve? Q) Hi Jinxi, My boyfriend doesn't like tattoos and would be angry if I got one, but I ...

Will Sweating Affect a Tattoo? Q) Hi Jinxi, I work out several times a week and am worried that if I get a tattoo I might damage it ...

Sitting for Long Tattoo Sessions: Tips, Advice, and Communicating With Your Artist Q) Hi Jinxi, I do not sit still for long hours well, ...

Awhile back, I wrote this article for the Tattoo Corner about how to sit through long tattoo sessions. It offers tips and tricks to staying comfortable and reducing anxiety and pain ...

This Tattoo Corner topic is regarding acne and what effects it can have on a tattoo. Autumn asks: Q) Hi Jinxi, I've been thinking about getting ...

Tattoo Prodigies features the work of: * Nick Baxter * Guy Aitchison * Jesse Smith  ...