A lot of people walk into a tattoo consultation feeling nervous about one thing they can’t control: their skin. They worry a tattoo artist might judge them for how their skin looks, feels, or ages. But here’s the truth: Tattoo artists don’t judge your skin—they study it. Your skin is
Everyone hates the idea of being stuck with a tattoo they no longer love. Whether it was done years ago, rushed, or simply not the style you want anymore, that regret can feel permanent. Fortunately, cover-ups and improvement options exist—but they’re not always the simple fixes that people imagine. As
Short answer: No—reference photos actually help.Long answer: It depends on how they’re used. Most clients don’t realize this, but bringing photos isn’t the problem. The real issue is when someone expects the picture to be copied exactly, or assumes that a tattoo found on Pinterest will translate perfectly onto their
