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Piercing Styles & Trends: What's Hot Right Now

February 20, 2026

Last week a client came in asking for "whatever's trending on Pinterest" and honestly? That's not the worst starting point. The problem is Pinterest doesn't tell you whether the jewelry in those...

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Quinn Harlow14 MIN READ

Your First Tattoo: Complete Beginner's Guide

November 15, 2025

Walking into our shop twelve years ago, I watched a college kid practically vibrate with nerves in our waiting area. First tattoo. He'd been researching for months, had his design picked out, but...

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Sam Lilly10 MIN READ

Matching Tattoos: Making Them Meaningful

October 28, 2025

Last week, a couple walked into my studio holding hands so tightly I thought they might cut off circulation. They'd been planning matching tattoos for two years but couldn't decide on a design. Sound...

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Jordan Kim10 MIN READ

Guest Artists: Why They Travel & How to Book

October 26, 2025

I remember scrolling through Instagram three years ago, completely mesmerized by this artist's work but feeling crushed when I realized they were based in Portland and I lived in Atlanta. The style...

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Riley Chen10 MIN READ

Minimalist Tattoos: Small, Subtle & Meaningful

October 17, 2025

A client walked into my shop last week asking for a "tiny something meaningful" on her wrist. Nothing flashy. Just personal.

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Jordan Kim10 MIN READ