Stew Post

Stew Post

Stewart Post has been writing for Next Luxury’s tattoo department since the beginning of 2020, providing informed and passionate content about the fascinating world of permanent body art. Gaining experience in the industry in the tattoo studios of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, his love of ink is a central theme in his work with Next Luxury.

Halle Berry’s Tattoo and Semi-Permanent Ink

Halle Berry’s single tattoo is an educational piece of body art. Read about her cover up ink, and use of semi permanent tattoos in researching film roles. Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has maintained grace and strength throughout a glittering…

What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos?

The issue of sin, the Bible’s religious and moral teachings, and their relationship to the art of tattooing is a fascinating modern topic for discourse. Many followers of Christ look to ink for strength, benediction, and as a reminder for leading a life of virtue under God’s direction.  With the growing popularity of tattoos in the United States and beyond,…

A Guide to Tattoo Artist Salaries

Tattoo artists can earn anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000+ per year, depending on talent, experience, and the willingness to work long hours. Other factors also come into play when weighing up the pros and cons of entering the growing tattoo industry… …

What Do Teardrop Tattoos Symbolize and Mean?

Long the focus of internet searches and interesting origin theories, what do teardrop tattoos really mean? Do people get teardrop tattoos in prison? Read on for more insight into one of tattoo culture’s most interesting phenomena.  Thanks to television and…

US Army Tattoo Policy – All You Need to Know

Do existing tattoos disqualify you from military service? Can you get tattoos if you join the United States Army? Which tattoos are banned and which are acceptable? Since 2015, the United States Army has relaxed its policy regarding tattoos thanks to officials who felt the strict rules…

How Much Does Tattoo Removal Cost?

The Cosmetologist removes the patient's tattoo with a neodymium laser

While no one wants a bad tattoo, they are no longer the life sentences they once were. Using laser technology over the course of several sessions—and depending on a range of other factors—tattoos can be effectively and permanently removed for prices ranging from $400 to $5,000 USD. A good…

112 Best This Too Shall Pass Tattoos

This too shall pass tattoo on forearm

“This too, shall pass”. An endlessly intriguing concept, this simple phrase encapsulates so much about the human condition in such an eloquent and concise way that it is no wonder people have been getting this tattooed on themselves for years. This…

50 Best Lavender Tattoos

Best Lavender Tattoos

Lavender, with its purple hues, has long been associated with royalty and elegance, while the variety of uses it has makes its significance even more complex. These lovely flowers, thanks to their multifaceted nature and charming looks, are excellent inspiration, and the…

109 Best Tulip Tattoos

Top 109 Best Tulip Tattoo Ideas

People have had a deep fascination and connection with flowers for millennia: some of the oldest petroglyphs that have ever been found (some being almost 15 thousand years old) depicted animals, people, and flowers. Humans just seem naturally drawn to…

50 Best Ohana Tattoos

Best Ohana Tattoos

For many people, their introduction to the term ohana came from the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. While this is a lovely film that uses an unlikely friendship between a young Hawaiian girl and an alien creature to demonstrate the power of this concept, in Hawaiian culture ohana is more…