How Old Do You Have To Be To Get a Tattoo?

tattooist refilling the pen, making tattoo for a client

Are you looking for your first tattoo but unsure about minimum age restrictions in the United States? Read on for valuable information about tattoo age legislation and guidelines, and questions you may have about getting inked for the first time.   US Federal Laws…

Is A&D Ointment Effective for Tattoo Healing and Aftercare?

Vitamin A&D Ointment is recommended for use in an individual’s healing and aftercare process despite not being designed specifically for tattooed skin.   Traditionally a baby’s diaper rash treatment the topical A&D Ointment can speed up the healing process and make you comfortable while the tattooed area repairs and recovers.  A&D is often recommended by tattooists…

61 Small Bird Tattoo Ideas

Small bird tattoos are emblematic of both old and new school approaches to body art.  For old school collectors, birds are often symbolic designs etched with great care and hidden away from a casual glance.   For new tattoo lovers their bird tattoo can be…

100+ Small and Simple Cat Tattoo Ideas

Small cat tattoos have fast become a body art staple. Tattoo artists need to be able to work across a range of design styles as people look to get ink to symbolize their prized pet.  Cats are also recurring themes in entertainment,…

71 Rose Neck Tattoo Ideas

The rose is an enduring tattoo theme that most often represents love, faith, and friendship. It’s a favorite in the developing genre of neck tattoo collectors.  Attitudes continue to change regarding the social acceptability of neck tattoos; however, job stoppers are still statistically relevant.  Before considering one…