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Thoughtful writing on tattoos, healing and the care that carries them

forward. A calm place for guidance, stories from the studio, and the

science behind looking after tattooed skin.

OUR PERSPECTIVE ON TATTOOS AND CARE

Tattooed skin tells its own story, but the way it’s treated afterwards shapes how that story holds up. This space is where we slow things down and look at the details. The texture of healing, the small decisions that shift outcomes, the knowledge artists pass between each other. Considered writing, quiet guidance, and a focus on what truly supports the skin.

Long-Term Tattoo Care: How to Keep Your Tattoo Looking Good Years Later
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Long-Term Tattoo Care: How to Keep Your Tattoo Looking Good Years Later

Long-term tattoo care is about protection and consistency, small habits that keep your ink sharp, vibrant, and looking good for years.

Pre-Tattoo Prep: How to Get Your Skin Ready Before the Needle Touches
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Pre-Tattoo Prep: How to Get Your Skin Ready Before the Needle Touches

Tattoo care starts before the needle touches your skin, good prep means smoother sessions, better healing, and longer-lasting colour.

Tattoo Aftercare 101: What Actually Heals a Tattoo (And What Makes It Worse)
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Tattoo Aftercare 101: What Actually Heals a Tattoo (And What Makes It Worse)

Here are some tattoo healing stages, simply explained, what your skin is doing, what you’ll notice, and how to care for it along the way.

The Art of Tattoo Aftercare
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The Art of Tattoo Aftercare

This piece explores why aftercare matters and how intentional recovery supports both the art and the skin.

What Luxury Really Means in Tattoo Aftercare
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What Luxury Really Means in Tattoo Aftercare

Luxury in tattoo aftercare isn’t about hype, it’s about intention. This piece explores what it means to truly respect tattooed skin, from formulation to healing and long-term care.

The Ultimate Guide on Patch Testing and How to Perform a Patch Test Properly

The Ultimate Guide on Patch Testing and How to Perform a Patch Test Properly

  How to perform a patch test. STEP 1. Prepare the Skin Surface. Clean of any other products.   You need to apply a small amount of the product to...

Healing-cheatsheet: The Complete Guide to Tattoo Healing.
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Healing-cheatsheet: The Complete Guide to Tattoo Healing.

Here are 5 physical things you should do before getting a tattoo for optimal healing.