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Tattoo tips, aftercare guides, style guides, and studio news from our artists.
Black & Grey vs Colour Realism: Which Should You Choose?
Both styles can render photo-true detail. The differences are in how they age, what subjects they suit, and how they fit your skin and lifestyle.
Read more →Tattoo Cover-Up Guide: Can Any Tattoo Be Covered Up?
Most tattoos can be covered with the right design, and some need a few laser sessions first. Here is how we assess yours.
Read more →How Long Does a Sleeve Tattoo Take?
A sleeve takes several sessions over months. Here is how we plan them and how long sleeves at HeadRush take.
Read more →How to Choose a Tattoo Artist in Durham
What to check before you book a tattoo artist in Durham: portfolio, healed work, reviews, and the consultation.
Read more →Memorial Tattoos: How to Honour Someone You've Lost
Design ideas for a memorial tattoo, from portraits and pet memorials to handwriting and symbols, plus how to choose the photo, what it costs and when to book.
Read more →Pet Portraits in Tattoos: How to Get a Likeness That Actually Looks Like Your Dog
How to get a pet portrait tattoo that looks like your pet: picking the reference photo, what to include, black & grey or colour, and the size it needs.
Read more →Tattoo Aftercare in Ontario Climate: Summer vs Winter Healing
What to change when a new tattoo heals in an Ontario summer or winter: sweat, sun and pools in July, dry indoor air and rubbing layers in January.
Read more →How Much Does a Tattoo Cost in Ontario?
From small symbols to full sleeves. Here is what custom tattoos actually cost at HeadRush Whitby, and why pricing varies.
Read more →Your First Tattoo: What to Expect
The questions people are too shy to ask on the phone: how much it hurts, what it costs, whether you can stop, and what happens in the chair.
Read more →Tattoo Styles Guide: Which Style Is Right for You?
Black & grey realism, fine line, traditional and colour tattoos: what each style suits, how it ages, and which HeadRush Whitby artist does it.
Read more →Tattoo Pain Chart: What to Expect by Body Part
Where tattoos hurt most, where they barely register, and what actually helps while you are in the chair: a body-part guide from ribs and spine to outer arm.
Read more →Tattoo Healing Stages: Day by Day Guide
What a healing tattoo actually looks like week by week, so you can tell the normal ugly stage from a problem.
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