Tattoos hurt, there’s no way around it. But surprisingly, you don’t necessarily need to try expensive numbing creams or pain relief to reduce the pain of your tattoo. By practicing some simple breathing techniques, you can drastically reduce tattoo pain, and any anxiety you might be feeling about the tattooing process. I have two breathing…
When I first started getting tattoos, I was confused when an artist said they worked out of a ‘private studio’ on their Instagram page. Is it an invite only kind of set up? Are they still safe to get tattooed in? But really it’s pretty simple. A private tattoo studio is an appointment-only private space…
Knowing how to message a tattoo artist about a new tattoo can be intimidating at the best of times. When you suffer from anxiety, it’s even worse. “Am I saying the right things?” “Will they ignore me?” “Even worse, will they laugh at me?” Trust me, I know the feeling. I’ve literally spent hours writing…