How Long After A Tattoo Can You Work Out? Training With Fresh Ink
The short answer: Rest for at least the first 48 hours after a tattoo. From around day 3 you can train lightly as long as nothing rubs, stretches or sweats...
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2024 Wrapped: Horse Girls, Cowgirls, and the Yeehaw Agenda
#1 of our '2024 Wrapped' series, featuring the trends, aesthetics, and artists who made 2024 unforgettable in the world of ink. Horsegirls, cowgirls and the yeehaw agenda.
Does The Sun Fade Tattoos? SPF For Tattoos, Explained
Yes. Sun exposure is the number one cause of tattoo fading. Never put sunscreen on a new, unhealed tattoo: keep it covered and out of the sun instead. Once fully...
Second Skin Tattoo Healing: How Long To Leave It On (And What To Do After)
Leave second skin on a tattoo for 3 to 5 days in most cases. Some artists use a two-stage method: a first piece for the first 24 hours, then a...
Best Tattoo Aftercare In 2026: What Tattoo Artists Actually Use, Compared
The best tattoo aftercare in 2026 is fragrance-free, vegan and breathable, with actives that calm skin rather than just coat it. For fresh tattoos, artists increasingly recommend purpose-made creams like...
Why Black Tattoos Turn Grey: The Science Of Tattoo Ageing
Lines soften. Blacks lose some of their contrast. Colours become less vibrant. What was once razor-sharp can appear slightly muted years later. Most people assume this happens because the tattoo...
Why Tattoos Fade (And How To Stop It)
Most people think tattoo fading is inevitable. And while some change over time is natural, the truth is that many tattoos lose their vibrancy faster than they should.
Artist Series: Itonisha Rowe 'Becoming Through Creation'
Raised in Moss Side, Manchester in the nineties, when the neighbourhood was known as one of the worst places in the UK for gang culture and gun crime, Itonisha's story...
Tattoo Needles 101: What’s Really Happening to Your Skin
Most people focus on the design, the artist, the placement.But what actually creates your tattoo — and how it heals — comes down to something much smaller: The needle.
How Liam Alvy built a life around art: "If you’re authentic to yourself, hopefully you live a good, happy life"
From skate graphics to classic flash, tattoo artist Liam Alvy followed his instincts all the way to St Ives — building a studio, a style, and a life entirely his...
Pre-tattoo preparation guide (2026)
This year, let's prevent bad tattoo sessions. Here is our guide to prepare you for your upcoming tattoo.
Is Sleep the Secret to Better Tattoos?
The science behind rest, healing and infection prevention.
Inside No Regrets Tattoo Studios: From Cheltenham to Miami
No Regrets has grown from a single studio to a network of tattoo spaces across the UK and US.
How do I know if my tattoo is infected?
If you are new to being tattooed, or maybe you’ve gotten a much bigger piece than usual, the healing process might not be what you expected. There are moments where...
7 Ways to Keep Your Tattoos from Fading
Over time, some tattoo fading is normal. However, this doesn’t mean you should just give up and accept dull looking tattoos.
Old Stories, New Skin: The Tattoo Artist Keeping Britain's Myths & Legends Alive
Tattoo artist Max Harley Taylor revives Britain's folklore, transforming ancient myths and symbols into striking, modern tattoos.
Cressida Raven on finding beauty in the grotesque
London tattoo artist Cressida Raven explores the beauty in darkness, blending gothic elegance, anatomy, and emotion in her hauntingly intricate tattoo art.