— The Guide
Tattoo guides
Practical answers, no folklore — plain-spoken guides for people getting tattooed, from the team building tools for the artists doing the work.
Sizing · 6 min read
How to Estimate Tattoo Sizing
How to land on the right size before you book — measuring against your body, what placement and detail do to a design, and why artists ask in centimeters.
June 9, 2026
Aftercare · 6 min read
Tattoo Aftercare, From Fresh to Fully Healed
A day-by-day healing guide: what's normal, what isn't, and how to look after a new tattoo from the moment the wrap comes off to fully settled skin.
June 9, 2026
Seasonal care · 6 min read
Looking After Your Tattoo in the Summer
Sun, sweat, and swimming are the three fastest ways to wreck a tattoo. How to get a fresh or healed piece through the hot months intact.
June 9, 2026
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