Please allow us a moment (a whole month actually) to indulge in celebrating women! National Women's History Month, celebrated annually in March, is a time dedicated to honouring and recognising the achievements, contributions, and historical impact of women. The purpose is to highlight the invaluable role women have played in shaping societies, cultures, economies, and to shed light on the often-overlooked narratives of women who have broken barriers, challenged norms, and paved the way for future generations.   Despite Women’s History Month being celebrated predominantly in America, on ..read more

January marks the start of a new year, symbolises fresh starts, and encourages opportunities to make a positive change (“new year, new me” if you will, sorry!). It's a month often associated with resolutions and commitments to a healthier lifestyle. Perhaps most synonymous with this month is "Dry January", where individuals embrace the challenge of abstaining from alcohol for the entire month. However, January also signifies "Veganuary", a global movement that encourages people to adopt a vegan lifestyle for the month and beyond.   The campaign originated in the United Kingdom in 2014, a ..read more

January marks the start of a new year, symbolises fresh starts, and encourages opportunities to make a positive change (“new year, new me” if you will, sorry!). It's a month often associated with resolutions and commitments to a healthier lifestyle. Perhaps most synonymous with this month is "Dry January", where individuals embrace the challenge of abstaining from alcohol for the entire month. However, January also signifies "Veganuary", a global movement that encourages people to adopt a vegan lifestyle for the month and beyond.   The campaign originated in the United Kingdom in 2014, a ..read more

One of the most common questions we get asked is "What's the most painful place to get a tattoo?" Getting a tattoo is always a mixture of excitement and nerves, especially if you're a first-timer. If you're anxious about the pain aspect of getting tattoos, you would be running to Google and searching for an article like this one you're reading now. Even if it isn't your first rodeo, you're still going to be curious about the level of pain for different parts of the body. Now, not all areas of the body are created equal when it comes to tolerating tattoo needles. Some regions have gained notor ..read more

Photo by Aneez Mohammed on Unsplash We’ve all perhaps tried temporary tattoos (aka 'fake tattoos') at some point in our lives, and if you haven’t, then chances are you’ve probably seen the packs of decorative design sheets before? If you go a little further back (though still around today), you may have come across the boxes of candy sticks that contained a fun character transfer… Images: Pinterest But where did temporary tattoos come from? Well, if we’re referring to the kind on transfer paper and applied to the skin with a dab of water, then the answer is likely from packs of Cracker Jack ..read more

Are you currently obsessing over finger tattoos? Celebrities including Ariana Grande, Travis Barker, Rihanna and Miley Cyrus all have their fingers tattooed and they're not the only ones to appreciate the trend. They've become really popular and there doesn't seem to be any signs of stopping. While these little pieces of art may look really cool, it's really important to understand what's involved in getting your fingers tattooed. You may have already come across some of the questions listed below and we're hoping this article provides the information you need to help make a decision. Researc ..read more

Arguably, there are as many different ‘styles’ of tattooing, and different ways tattoo studios operate, as there are Tattooists. So where the heck do you start when you want to book in for a tattoo? Don’t worry pickle - we got you! Here’s some information and tips to set you off on the right path to Tatt-varna! 1. Tattoo Styles Before you take steps to book in with a studio, it’s good to be aware of the style of tattooing the studio or the artist specialises in. Take time to do some research and follow studios and artists so that you can see a good range of their work and get to know their st ..read more

Hey chums, it’s Friendship Month! What, you didn’t know? Well now you do, so go send a message, emoji, gif, meme, anything that’ll let your mates know how much you care! Or get matching tattoos! Read on... Friendship Month started 10 years ago, when a non-profit society called The Oddfellows founded the event as a means to connect people and forge friendships through charitable support. The Oddfellows have been around for over 200 years, establishing themselves officially in 1810, however according to their records, Oddfellow fraternities have been around for much longer… ,,‘The Siege and De ..read more

The Ancient Tattooing has been around as far back as the Neolithic times (New Stone Age), with evidence of the practice found on mummified skin as well as on ancient art, and through archaeological findings of tattoo tools. The oldest detection of tattooed human skin was found in the glacial ice of the Ötztal Alps in Italy, on the body of ,Ötzi the Iceman, dated to around 3250 BCE – though he wasn’t discovered until September 1991 (20th century)! Ötzi the Ice Man Photo Credit: Britannica He had a total of 61 tattoos, and these were found on his rib cage, lower back, wrists, ankles, knees an ..read more

Five things that will help to reduce tattoo pain, and 5 things that don’t It should be said that although tattoos are painful, they are not excruciatingly bad - otherwise no one would get them. You’ll experience different levels of pain depending where on the body they are, and the style of tattooing. On the day, your tattooist should help you deal with any nerves, make you as comfortable as possible, and allow breaks. So don’t worry too much - despite what your friends and family may be saying to wind you up! Things we know help and which we recommend: 1. Eat a good meal around 2 hours befor ..read more