Michelle Myles

4 Quick and Easy Ways to Make Temporary Tattoos at Home

Get inspired with these simple temporary tattoo ideasIf you want to experiment with body art without permanently altering your skin, a temporary tattoo is the way to go. You can make your own temporary tattoo with just a...

How to Tattoo Yourself at Home

Everything you need to know for safe, DIY inkLooking to get into the tattoo business and need somewhere to start? Or maybe you just want to give yourself a unique piece of body art. In either case, you’re probably awa...

Why Is My Tattoo Scabbing with No Ink Underneath?

You’re loving your new tattoo, but the peeling process is making you a little nervous—especially when you don’t see any ink beneath the peeling scabs. Is this normal, or is your tattoo totally ruined? Don’t pani...

Tattoo Aftercare Guide: Healing, Products, & Long-Term Care

The complete guide to tattoo aftercare Your new tattoo is not only a work of art, but also a medical procedure. Fortunately, caring for your new tattoo is simple, and you may already have the skincare products you'll nee...

How to

Connect Tattoos Into a Sleeve

Whether you’re starting out with a brand-new sleeve or trying to turn those 2 bigger pieces on your forearm into a cohesive half-sleeve, connecting tattoos in a sleeve requires consistency and the right balance between...

How to

Make a Temporary Tattoo with Paper

Making a temporary tattoo is easier than you think, and can be made using a few household supplies at home. If you've ever wondered what a piece of drawing would look like on your body, then a temporary tattoo is a good ...

How to

Use Tattoo Transfer Paper

Tattoo transfer paper is what tattoo artists use to turn your pencil tattoo design into the guide for your actual tattoo. The most common way to use tattoo transfer paper is use a thermographic type of paper to transfer ...

How to

Deal With Tattoo Pain

When it comes to getting inked, the old motto "no pain, no gain" is unfortunately rather accurate. All tattoos hurt at least a ''little''. However, by going into your appointment with the right knowledge and using a few ...

How to Do a Home Tattoo: Stick and Poke Method

Learn how to safely give yourself a home tattooIf you can’t afford a professional tattoo or you don’t have access to a tattoo parlor, you can give yourself a tattoo at home without a tattoo gun, using what is sometim...

When is Tattoo Bleeding Normal?

Everything you need to know about post-tattoo scabbing and bleedingGetting a tattoo can be exciting and overwhelming in the best way possible—especially if this is your first time. But you may be super worried if you...

Signs of an Over-Moisturized Tattoo and How to Fix It

Product recommendations and how to moisturize properlyMoisturizing a new tattoo is an essential part of the healing process, but it is possible to over-moisturize. This can cause problems like delayed healing and increas...

What to Do If You Scratch Your New Tattoo

A guide to treating scratches & relieving itchy tattoosAs your exciting new tattoo starts to heal, it’s common for scabs to form over your skin that make the area incredibly itchy. While fighting the urge to pick at t...

How to

Make Tattoo Ink

There are several ways that you can make tattoo ink. Using wood ashes and white liquor to make an organic tattoo ink is a cheap but sterile option. You can also use dry ink pigment with medical grade liquids to make a ta...

How to

Create a Sharpie Tattoo

Have you ever wanted a tattoo but you were either too young, too broke, or didn't want to commit to something for life? Luckily, you can create a fake tattoo unique to your style without breaking the bank or your moral c...

How to

Choose Tattoo Placement

Tattoos are a big commitment. Agonizing over which design to permanently ink onto your skin is only one part of the puzzle. First you'll need to decide where the design will go on your body. Placement matters, especially...

How to

Cover a Tattoo for Work

You just got your latest tattoo, but there’s one problem—you have to cover it up for work while it’s healing. But how? With the proper care, you can hide a fresh tat with most of the methods you’d normally use to...

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions: A Full Guide

Protect your ink and prevent infection with this expert adviceWhen you get a tattoo, you’re essentially getting a colorful wound applied to your skin. The first 48 hours are especially important, since it’s vital to ...

How to

Tell if a Tattoo Is Infected

All tattoos will be slightly uncomfortable in the hours and days following the session, but knowing how to distinguish between regular discomfort and more serious signs of infection can be tricky. '''Keeping the tattoo c...

How to Properly Care for Fresh Hand and Finger Tattoos

The ultimate expert guide on caring for your hand tattooWhether it’s your first time getting ink or your hundredth, a hand tattoo is a trendy way to show off any style, from cutesy to hardcore. To keep them looking nic...

How to

Get Your First Tattoo

From school emblems to Celtic designs to photo-realistic portraits, tattoos can be a great way to express your personal style. If you've never gotten a tattoo before, you don't have to walk into the tattoo shop blindly. ...