Why Waiting for a Tattoo Shouldn’t Be Miserable
There’s a specific feeling you get in some studios the second you walk in. Not even about the tattoo, not yet. It’s the waiting. The sitting. The awkward little limbo where you’re…
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Why Do Tattoos Fade? (And How to Keep Yours Looking Fresh)
There’s a certain buzz when a tattoo is new. It looks crisp, rich, almost like it’s been printed onto your skin. You catch it in the mirror, in the car window, in…
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How to Choose the Right Tattoo Placement
Choosing the right tattoo placement is one of those things that sounds simple… until you’re stood in front of the mirror holding a stencil against your arm, your leg, your ribs, your…
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Why We Added a Coffee Bar to Our Tattoo Studio
When we first opened The Inkpot, we knew we didn’t want it to feel like one of those places you only step into when you’ve braved yourself up in the car park.…
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The Truth About Tattoo Pain (And How to Handle It)
If you’ve ever hovered over the “Book now” button and thought, “…but how much is this going to hurt?” — you’re not being dramatic. You’re being sensible. Tattoo pain is real. It’s…