Let’s be real, tattoos hurt no matter where you get them. If you’ve considering getting your first tattoo it is very important to choose the right spot to start your ink journey. Of course, there are numb creams that make the tattoo process much easier however, not everyone’s skin reacts the same and not all artists like numb cream. For those of you that are sticking to the traditional, feel the entire experience route, here’s a list of the most to the least painful pleases to get tattooed. Armpit It’s definitely a rarity to even get an armpit tattoo request now and days and its certain ..read more

  Let’s set the scene, you and your best friend go on the MTV’s How Far is Tattoo Far? and instead of getting a beautiful tattoo by Tiffany Tattooz like you always wanted, you end up with a smelly trashcan on your thigh. Yeah, we’d be heated too. So, what next? You’re two options are to either laser it or get a coverup tattoo; which let’s be honest, who wants to go through the pain and multiple sessions of laser removal? Here’s some things to consider before scheduling your coverup appointment: By: Joe @bawdentattoos at Ink Gallery Tattoo Studio     Artist Today, many artists r ..read more

Top 15 Craziest Tattoos You Have Ever Seen! By: Ileana Vizcarrondo Owner and artist at Ink Gallery Tattoo Studio, Tiffany Perez has been tattooing for 14 years and has seen quite a lot during her career. She has done several TV shows including VH1’s Black Ink Crew and more recent, MTV’s How Far is Tattoo Far? In the MTV hit series show, two people who know each other best will come in and decide what the other person is getting. The gag is, the person getting tattooed has no idea what’s about to be put on their body for the rest of their life! They are literally blind folded the whole time whi ..read more

By: Ileana Vizcarrondo The oldest documentation of tattoos dates back to around 3300 B.C. There were many different ways people would tattoo. The Maoris of New Zealand would take a piece of bone from a shark tooth or stone, carve it to a point and strike it with a mallet to open the skin before applyingpigment to the wounds. Of course, this was and still is, done primarily for ritual purposes. Nevertheless, it truly puts into perspective just how many advancements have been made in how we are able to apply ink to skin. It wasn’t until December of 1981that the first tattoo machine would be pat ..read more

Getting a new tattoo can be equally as exciting as it is nerve racking. You may be tempted to down some liquid courage to ease the anxiety before the appointment. This may sound like a great idea but you should think again before touching the bottle because heavy drinking is a big no-no before getting tattooed. Less control over your body: Your skin is pierced between 50 and 3,000 times per minute while getting a tattoo. Depending on the size tattoo you’re getting, you can be sitting in that chair for hours. This trauma to the skin can be mentally and physically draining. Combined with al ..read more

Tattoos are becoming more popular by the minute. A lot of clients that inquire to get tattooed here at Ink Gallery, get their inspiration from their favorite celebrities that show off their new ink on Instagram. The only thing is, a lot of times you aren’t able to see what that tattoo healed like which is most important. Getting inked on an area that doesn’t hold ink well can be very costly and painful overtime. If you want to keep your ink as fresh as possible for as long as possible, here are some places you might want to avoid getting tattooed: Fingers: These tattoos in particular are ..read more