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Tattoo guides
Honest answers about pain, healing, sun and sea, and choosing a tattoo studio in Alanya.
Seasons · 4 min read
A tattoo in the quiet season
Autumn and winter are among the easiest times to get a tattoo in Alanya. The sun is gentler, the pace is slower, and there is room to plan a design without a departure date hanging over it.
ReadSun and water · 4 min read
Tattoos, sun, sea and pool
A fresh tattoo and a beach holiday do not mix well. Here is what to avoid, for how long, and how to protect your tattoo once it has healed, so you can enjoy the coast and keep the line clear.
ReadPain · 4 min read
Does a tattoo hurt?
Yes, a tattoo is uncomfortable, but for most people it is manageable. How much it hurts depends on the area, the size, the length of the session and how you feel that day.
ReadChoosing well · 3 min read
Choosing your tattoo artist
A good tattoo artist is someone you trust with your skin, and trust is built on visible things: consistent work, a clean space, a clear conversation and no pressure. Here is how to check them.
ReadHealing · 4 min read
Tattoo healing, week by week
Most tattoos look settled on the surface after about two to four weeks, though the skin keeps recovering beneath for longer. Here is a general timeline, so you know what is normal and what is not.
ReadFine line · 4 min read
Do fine line tattoos fade?
Fine line tattoos can soften with time, like any tattoo, and delicate lines show change sooner than bold ones. Placement, sun, skin and design all matter, and most of them are within your control.
ReadCover-ups · 4 min read
Can any tattoo be covered?
Many old tattoos can be covered or reworked, but not all of them, and not always the way people hope. What decides it is the old tattoo, the new design and an honest look at both.
ReadPlacement · 4 min read
Where to place your tattoo
Where a tattoo lives changes how it looks, how it ages and how it feels to wear. The best placement is one that fits the idea, your daily life and how visible you want it to be.
ReadThe ravens · 3 min read
Huginn and Muninn
Huginn and Muninn are the two ravens of Odin in Norse tradition. Their names are usually read as “thought” and “memory” or “mind”, and Huginn is the raven our studio is named after.
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