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Black & grey or realism – which style should you choose?
Black & grey vs realism: how they differ, where they overlap and which style to choose for a portrait, a pet or a symbol. A guide by SHADY TATTOO, Wieluń.
Couples tattoos – ideas and how to plan one together
Couples tattoos: is it a good idea, which motifs work, where to place them and which style to choose. How to plan a matching tattoo – SHADY TATTOO, Wieluń.
Does getting a tattoo hurt? An honest answer
Does a tattoo hurt and what does it depend on: placement, sensitivity, session length, preparation. How to reduce discomfort – a guide by SHADY TATTOO.
How long does a tattoo session take – and what does it depend on?
How long a tattoo session takes and what it depends on: size, detail, style, placement, number of sessions. Preparing for a longer visit – SHADY TATTOO.
How to choose a tattoo design you won’t regret
How to choose a tattoo design: meaning, style, size, placement and how it will age. Practical tips from SHADY TATTOO in Wieluń, Poland.
How to choose a tattoo studio – a step-by-step guide
How to choose a good tattoo studio: portfolio, hygiene, consultation, reviews and studio rules. A pre-booking checklist from SHADY TATTOO, Wieluń.
Navel piercing – healing, preparation and aftercare
Navel (belly button) piercing: how it is done, who it suits, how long healing takes, how to prepare and what to avoid. SHADY TATTOO in Wieluń, Poland.
Nose and navel piercing aftercare – step by step
How to look after a fresh nose or navel piercing: what is specific to each, what to avoid, how long healing takes and when to see a doctor. SHADY TATTOO.
Nose piercing – types, healing and preparation
Nose piercing step by step: nostril, septum and other types, how long healing takes, how to prepare and look after it. SHADY TATTOO in Wieluń, Poland.
Piercing aftercare – how to care for a fresh piercing
How to care for a fresh piercing: hygiene, what to avoid, how long healing takes, when to see a doctor. General piercing aftercare rules – SHADY TATTOO.
A tattoo as a gift – how to give a tattoo voucher
Want to give someone a tattoo? Why a gift voucher beats choosing the design yourself, how to hand it over and what happens next. SHADY TATTOO, Wieluń.
Tattoo cover-up – when can an old tattoo be covered?
Tattoo cover-ups: when covering an old design is possible, what it depends on, how the design works and what to prepare. A guide by SHADY TATTOO.
Tattoos, exercise and sun – when can you get back to it?
Gym, running, swimming and sun after a tattoo: what to avoid while it heals and how to protect your tattoo in summer. General tips from SHADY TATTOO.
How to prepare reference photos for a tattoo
How to prepare reference photos for a tattoo, especially a portrait: sharpness, lighting, resolution, framing. A checklist from SHADY TATTOO in Wieluń.
Types of ear piercing – which one to start with
Types of ear piercing explained: lobe, helix, tragus, conch, daith and more. Lobe vs cartilage, healing times and what to pick first. SHADY TATTOO Wieluń.
What affects the price of a tattoo – the 8 key factors
What affects tattoo prices: size, detail, style, placement, number of sessions, custom design, cover-ups. How to get an accurate quote – SHADY TATTOO.
When will a tattoo studio say no? Age, health and alcohol
When a tattoo studio may refuse to tattoo you: being under 18, health contraindications, wounds, skin infections, intoxication. SHADY TATTOO’s rules.