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How to prepare for your tattoo appointment: what to do the week before, the night before and the morning of, what to bring, what to wear and what to ask.

Can you get a tattoo when you are ill? The short answer is no, and here is why, plus what to do about colds, fever, antibiotics, and when to reschedule.

Planning your first tattoo? How to choose a design and placement that last, how to pick an artist, what a session is really like, and the mistakes beginners make.

Can you tattoo over a scar? An honest look at scar cover-up tattoos: when a scar is ready, what designs work, what to expect, and where the limits are.

A plain-English guide to the main tattoo styles, realism, black and grey, fine line, blackwork, Japanese and more, and how to choose the right one for your idea.

A clear, no-nonsense tattoo aftercare guide: the first 24 hours, washing, moisturising, what to avoid, the healing timeline, and the warning signs to watch for.

Tattoo pain is real but manageable. What it feels like, the most and least painful spots, whether numbing cream works, and how to sit more comfortably.