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News, insights, and inspiration from the MTS world, covering tattoos, piercings, and body art.

How to care for a tattoo? Here are the tattoo artist’s tips

30/04/2024

To ensure that the tattoo color takes hold as well as possible and to avoid unwanted effects, such as fading, learning how to care for a tattoo is fundamental. We must remember that a tattoo is a form of permanent body decoration that, using a needle, makes ink penetrate the skin: during the process, the […]

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4 Things to Know About Neo Traditional Tattoos

02/04/2024

The Neo Traditional Tattoo, which has evolved significantly since the 80s and become very popular more recently, is the evolution of the Old School Tattoo (or traditional), from which it drew inspiration. Compared to Old School, the subjects in the Neo Traditional style change: the choice is no longer limited to a few elements (like […]

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A piercer’s equipment: how to choose quality tools for performing piercings

28/03/2024

A good piercer must necessarily possess all the technical skills and expertise to work on different parts of the body correctly and must know anatomy, different styles, safety techniques, and body jewelry, but must also possess essential and mandatory knowledge in the field of hygiene, prophylaxis, and safety. Furthermore, they must stay constantly updated on […]

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Decorative Tribal Tattoo and Indigenous Tribal Tattoo: What’s the Difference?

20/03/2024

Tribal tattoos, which draw inspiration from the traditions and cultures of the world’s oldest tribes and are characterized by abstract designs, thick lines, repetitive patterns, and black geometric motifs, are categorized as: The differences, in addition to concerning the main meaning and subjects, also involve the type of execution. In this article, we delve into […]

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How to Create a Tribal Tattoo?

04/03/2024

The tribal tattoo, which became extremely popular around the 90s and is still highly requested today, has very ancient roots that refer to the symbols and rituals of indigenous tribes (Maori, Aztecs, Native Americans, Egyptians, etc.) and were used to express mystical, ideological, and religious meanings and to demonstrate belonging to a specific “clan.” Today, […]

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A piercer’s tips on how to prevent and treat piercing infections

22/02/2024

Getting a piercing involves piercing the skin and therefore an open wound that can lead to the introduction of new elements into the body. If not performed and managed correctly, a piercing can cause not only discomfort and mild pain, but also possible infections caused by: These bacterial infections manifest through the leakage of a […]

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A Closer Look at the Best Materials to Use for Piercings

22/02/2024

When it comes to piercings, it’s important to know that jewelry quality is crucial for the healing of the piercing, but also for its long-term stability. Among the many materials available on the market, only a few are considered valid and safe for fresh piercings. Some metal alloys have been approved based on their use […]

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Watercolor tattoo: the watercolor technique applied to tattooing

05/02/2024

The Watercolor style in tattooing is inspired by the watercolor painting technique (but on skin instead of paper or canvas, hence the name “watercolor tattoo”), characterized by fluid shading and transparency. In tattoos, this technique is used to create similar effects, using diluted colors and delicate shading to achieve: It is a unisex style suitable […]

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Is the Tragus Piercing Really Dangerous? Let’s Clear Things Up

31/01/2024

The Tragus Piercing (also called a “tragus”) is a unisex type of ear piercing that is visible yet discreet and very popular. Since it is a delicate area and at the same time an area of fairly thick skin, the popular belief is that the tragus piercing is dangerous. Let’s debunk these urban legends that […]

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