ESSAYS ON TATTOO CRAFT

A collection of thoughtful writing by Kevin Kato on design permanence, tattoo history, and physical expression.

How Often Should You Moisturize a New Tattoo? A Practical Healing Guide

A new tattoo should stay comfortably moisturized while it heals, but more lotion is not necessarily better. For many healing...

Tattoo Infection vs Normal Healing: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Get Medical Help

A fresh tattoo normally becomes red, tender, slightly swollen, itchy, flaky, or lightly scabbed while the skin heals. Those changes...

Can You Swim or Bathe With a New Tattoo

Can You Swim or Bathe With a New Tattoo? Water Exposure During Healing Explained

You should avoid swimming, soaking in a bathtub, using a hot tub, or otherwise immersing a new tattoo until the...

What to Wear to a Tattoo Appointment: Clothing Tips for Every Body Placement

What you wear to a tattoo appointment can affect comfort, privacy, stencil placement, and how easily the artist can reach...

Work Out After Getting a Tattoo

Can You Work Out After Getting a Tattoo? Exercise, Sweat, and Healing Explained

You can return to exercise after getting a tattoo, but immediately returning to your normal training routine may expose healing...

Tattoo Inspiration

Where to Find Tattoo Inspiration Without Copying Another Artist’s Work

Tattoo inspiration is everywhere, but inspiration and copying are not the same thing. A useful reference helps you communicate subject,...

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