You made it through the tattoo session, your new artwork is looking fantastic, and you’re riding that fresh-ink high. Now comes the first true test of your dedication: bedtime. You might be wondering, “How to sleep with a new tattoo without sticking it to the sheets, irritating the skin, or generally wrecking the beautiful job my artist just did?” Don't worry, you’re not alone! The hours you spend asleep are crucial for healing, but they also carry the highest risk of accidental damage. Here...

A question we frequently hear at Low Side Tattoo, especially from clients embarking on large-scale projects like sleeves or back pieces, is, “How long do I have to wait until my next tattoo session?”  The enthusiasm to complete a significant piece of body art is understandable, but impatience can be the enemy of a great tattoo. The answer to how long to wait between tattoo sessions  you must wait is not a single, fixed number. The ideal wait time is highly dependent on the size of the area,...

Getting a new tattoo is exciting! You've gone through the process, the art is fresh, and you're ready to show it off. However, in the day or two following your session, you might start to feel… off . This feeling—characterized by fatigue, mild fever, and general malaise—is commonly nicknamed the "tattoo flu." Ummm.. okay, what is the tattoo flu??? It's not a true influenza virus, but rather your body's natural, intense reaction to the stress and trauma of being tattooed. Why You Need to Learn...