We all wear many hats in this world.
It sometimes seems that when we become a parent, that takes priority over all other hats we may happen to wear. I think that’s because baby and child-raising are two pretty important things we can do in this life.
There are still many other valid hats to wear, though – and one of mine has always been that of a tattoo collector. That’s why here, on what is ostensibly a “mommy blog,” we also have pockets of content about tattoos, tattoo collecting and being a Tattoo Doula.
To make things easier for those who are only interested in tattoo content, I decided to round these posts up and put the links all in one place.
Below, for your reading pleasure, are links to the best tattoo content on this blog. Enjoy – and don’t be surprised if you start craving a new tattoo!
- The tattoo we worked on for a year is finished. What do you do when you’re finally done with a big tattoo. Do you rest and heal for a while, or do you start planning your next project?
- There’s a new way to heal tattoos. I’m a huge Saniderm advocate after being introduced to it during my sleeve project. There are pros and cons, but I love the results.
- The ultimate tattoo experience is at RedTree Tattoo Gallery. How I found my tattoo home in Columbus.
- How to heal tattoos for best results. Here’s how I used to heal my tattoos before I learned about Saniderm. There’s still good info in this post even for long-time collectors.
- Winter is the best time to get tattooed. There’s no bad time to get a tattoo, but I’ve got a strong preference for doing it when the weather is cold.
- I have a serious case of tattoo imposter syndrome. No matter how tattooed I am, I still feel insecure and dorky around artists and other heavily tattooed folks.
- There are only two types of tattoo collectors. Are you spontaneous or strategic about your tattoo collection? These are great questions to consider if you’re just starting out as a collector.
- Getting tattooed in your 40s. I’m not saying go out and get tattooed right this second, but I am saying it only gets more painful as you age.
- I only want to be tattooed by women. Part of being a strategic collector is knowing who you want to be tattooed by – and for me, that’s women artists.
- Hi, I’m the Tattoo Doula! How I decided to translate my love for tattoos into a service for other collectors.
- What it’s like to have a skin-picking disorder. Yes, you can still get tattoos if you’re a picker – you just have to be mindful and careful.
- Is brow microblading for you? Yes, I’ve even got face tattoos. Am I hardcore now?
Is being a tattooed person one of the hats that you wear, too? I’d love to hear your tattoo tales below in the comments or over on Instagram or Facebook. And if there’s anything tattoo-related you’d like us to write about, please let me know!
