Tattoo guide
How to Prepare for Your First Tattoo Appointment
A calm first session starts before you arrive. Learn what to bring, how to prepare your skin, and what to expect when you meet your artist.
6 min read
Stories, craft & care
The Good Luck Journal
Honest tattoo advice, creative inspiration, and stories from inside our studio.
From the studio
Latest stories
Practical knowledge to help you feel informed before, during, and after your appointment.
Aftercare
Fresh Tattoo Aftercare: The First 14 Days
A simple day-by-day routine to help your new tattoo heal cleanly and keep the artwork looking sharp.
5 min read
Inspiration
Choosing a Tattoo Style That Feels Like You
From fine line to traditional and realism, explore the visual language behind popular tattoo styles.
7 min read
Studio stories
From Sketch to Skin: Inside a Custom Design
See how an idea becomes a one-of-a-kind tattoo through consultation, sketching, placement, and refinement.
4 min read
Placement
Tattoo Placement: What to Consider Before You Decide
Movement, visibility, scale, and pain level all matter. Here is how to choose a placement with confidence.
6 min read
Cover-ups
Can Your Old Tattoo Become Something New?
What makes a strong cover-up, when rework is possible, and why an honest consultation is the best first step.
5 min read
Longevity
How to Keep Your Tattoo Looking Vibrant
Sun protection, hydration, and long-term skin care habits that help preserve contrast and detail.
4 min read
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