A Brief History Of Tattoos Tattoos have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, with evidence of the practice dating back to ancient civilizations. From the mummified remains of the "Iceman" in Italy, to the intricate tattoos found on the ancient Egyptians and Nubians, tattoos have been a part of history since we have been recording history....

Are Tattoos Addictive? Why Getting A Tattoo Makes you Want More Tattoos have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, and tattoos, once fairly uncommon, have become much more popular in recent years. With this new popularity there have been questions about tattoos, and one of the tattoos questions people often ask is, “Are tattoos addicting?”,  “Does...

Are Body Piercings Safe? A Quick Guide To Piercing Safety People have been getting body piercings in different cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. Piercings are one of the most common ways men and women around the globe choose to express themselves. Even with this popularity there are still a lot of questions people have about piercing, and...

10 Best Portrait Tattoos: Ideas For Your Next Portrait Tattoo Creating a realistic portrait, on any medium, has always been the pinnacle of art. Master artists spend years training in order to gain the skill needed to create lifelike portraits, and are now creating photo realistic portrait tattoos. That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best...

10 Best Infinity Symbol Tattoos: Ideas For Infinity Symbol Tattoos The concept of infinity has been around for thousands of years, however, the current infinity symbol we all know (the 8 on its side) has only been around for about 400 years. The mathematical meaning of infinity is ongoing limitlessly, but it has come to symbolize many more things than...

Semicolon Tattoo Meaning and Semicolon Tattoo Ideas The Semicolon and semicolon tattoos have become a powerful symbol for those that have survived traumatic life experiences. A semicolon tattoo is also used as a mark of solidarity for others that have lived through these experiences too. Amy Bleul, the founder of the nonprofit Project Semicolon, said she chose the semicolon because...

Taoism Tattoo Ideas: Tattoos That Represent The Tao The Tao, or The Way, is an ancient Chinese philosophy that focuses on existing in harmony with the universe. The Tao De Ching was written in 500 BCE and has been inspiring people to live a life on balance within nature. We have put together our list of some of the best...

10 Best Weightlifting Tattoos: Best Ideas For Weightlifting Tattoos Tattoos and weightlifting go together like barbells and plates. And it makes sense, if you are lifting you are building your body. And what do people do after they build something? They decorate! That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Weightlifting Tattoo Ideas. So you can...

10 Best Armband Tattoos: Top Ideas For Armband Tattoos Arm bands signify many things in many different cultures. They can represent anything from bravery, to mourning. They also come in many different styles, from elaborate to simple, but they share one thing in common, they all make for great tattoos. That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best...

Toys For Tots Toy Drive and Party at Mr. Inkwells Tattoos Join us Monday 12/12 at Mr. Inkwells for our Toys For Tots Toy Drive! Not only will you be able to help make a child's Christmas better, but you will get an exclusive coupon and a raffle ticket for awesome prizes (including a free tattoo)! Not only that… Mr....

10 Best Geometric Tattoos: Top Ideas For Geometric Tattoos Geometry has captivated the human way and mind since the beginning of time. Certain shapes, while being extremely aesthetically pleasing, also seem to hold power. These shapes build the world around us, some are man made, other products of nature, and some we even hold sacred. That is why we put...

Tooth Gem Guide: Are Tooth Gems Safe? And Everything Else You Need To Know About Tooth Gems Tooth Gems are becoming more popular, and as their popularity increases so do the number of questions about getting Tooth Gems. That is why we put together this quick guide that will help answer all your questions about Tooth Gems, and help you...

10 Best Koi Fish Tattoo Ideas: Top Koi Fish Tattoos The Koi fish has many meanings, symbolizing good fortune, luck, perseverance, prosperity, and much more.  Koi fish have a long history of popularity in Chinese and Japanese cultures, and this popularity has moved west.  That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Koi Fish Tattoo Ideas,...

10 Best Scary Movie Tattoos: Best Horror Movie Tattoo Ideas Do you like scary movies …? Of course you do! Tattoo culture and scary movies go together like Raver's and glow-sticks. The things in scary movies that make our skin crawl, make our skin look amazing when we get them tattooed.  That is why we put together a list for all...

50 Best Halloween Tattoos: #20-1 Hello again, from Mr. Macabre himself, the “Tattoo Keeper”. Today we make it the END of our Best Halloween Tattoos list, and find out what wonderfully warped tattoo is #1…These Halloween tattoo ideas are bloody "ice scream" of the crop, they are simply the most horrifying, hellbent, Halloween tattoos that can be found on living...

50 Best Halloween Tattoos: #21-35 Welcome Kid-neys! Now we are at the middle of our Best Halloween Tattoo Ideas list, the real GUTS of it. He, He! Ha, Ha!, We have even more spooktacular tattoos for your bleeding eyes to enjoy…   Your fiend the "Tattoo Keeper"  has another list that will include even more Halloween tattoos that will make your blood...

50 Best Halloween Tattoos: #36-50 Hello boils and ghouls, this Halloween your favorite “Tattoo Keeper”, Mr. Inkwells is counting down the top 50 most horrifying, hell-raising, Halloween tattoo ideas to inject into your warm, fresh, flesh. These terrifying tattoos will be perfect to make your skin crawl, and bleed… Ha! He, He, Ha! With creepy crawlies, icky wickies, and frightful...

Best NFL Team Tattoos: Tattoos for Every Football Team The NFL is Americas #1 sport, and it’s easy to see why. Football is violent entertainment that we can bet on, and get drunk watching. Just like tattoos, football is a staple of American culture. That is why we put together our list of the best football tattoo ideas for every...

Patchwork Tattoos, What They Are, And Examples Of Patchwork Tattoos As Southern California's highest rated tattoo shop, we get a lot of questions about tattoos. To help answer some of the most popular tattoo questions, we put together a series of articles. Today the question is about tattoos, patchwork tattoos to be specific. What are patchwork tattoos? This is usually...

Top 10 Medusa Tattoos: Best Medusa Tattoo Ideas Medusa, the only mortal of the notorious Gorgon sisters. Cursed by the gods for her beauty, and punished because of their desires. Medusa combines almost every popular tattoo element; snakes, beauty, and monsters, that is why we made our list of the 10 Best Medusa tattoo ideas. This Medusa tattoo list will...

What Is The Best Metal To Be Pierced With? The Best Jewelry Material For Piercing As Southern California's leading tattoo and piercing shop people are always asking us for information about, well, about piercings and tattoos. That is why we have decided to do a series of articles answering your most common questions. Today the question is about piercing, more specifically,...

Top 10 Linework Tattoos: Best Linework Tattoo Ideas Lines have always outlined the world that we live in. Humans have used the simple elegance of the line to express our most complex thoughts and feelings in the form of words and art. Whether the artistic medium is cave walls, paper, or tattooed on the flesh, the simple lines have always been able to speak...

How Old Do You Have To Be To Get A Piercing In California: Plus Other Common Questions About Getting Pierced In CA You wake up one day and you want to get a new piercing. You know what piercing you want to get and you are ready to go. Then, you ask yourself?  What age do you have to be...

10 Best Shark Tattoo Ideas: Top Ideas For Shark Tattoos The apex predator of the sea, stealthy, quick, and of course… deadly. Our fascination and primal fear of sharks has sparked countless sailors stories, horror movies, and an entire week of programming dedicated to these monsters of the deep. That is why we put together our list of the 10...

10 Best Underwater Tattoo Ideas: Top Ideas for Underwater Tattoos The underwater kingdom is like an alien world right here on earth. The sea is a mysterious place of wonder, a place where reality is sometimes stranger than myth. The sea and its creatures have inspired a countless number of artworks, and doubtless inspire countless more. That is why we...

Top 10 Spine Tattoos: The Best Ideas For Spine Tattoos When thinking about getting a new tattoo, placement is just as important as the design you want to get tattooed. And, if you are looking for a place to put your new tattoo that is hideable yet bold, and looks amazing, there is no better place for a tattoo than...

10 Best Moth Tattoo Ideas: Top Moth Tattoo Ideas The humble Moth, always playing second fiddle to the flamboyant Butterfly. But, these nocturnal fairies are the stars to us, they are the perfect mix of beauty and darkness, and aesthetics and functionality.  That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Moth Tattoo Ideas. Because just like...

10 Best Tribal Tattoo Ideas: Top Ideas For Tribal Tattoos Tribal tattoos have been around since tattoos have. They are designs placed on the bodies of warriors, shaman, and chieftains. They have mystical meanings and powers,  And, on top of all that, they look awesome. That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Tribal Tattoo ideas....

Birth Flower Tattoos: Tattoos For Every Birth Flower Birth flowers are great tattoo ideas. Everyone has one, and they are unique tattoo ideas for representing yourself.  If you don’t like your birth flower, don’t worry, you can get a different birth flower tattoo to represent someone else.  We have put together our list of birth flower tattoos from every month...

10 Best Dinosaur Tattoo Ideas: Top Dinosaur Tattoos Dinosaurs have always captured our imaginations. Giant reptiles that were kings of our world, until they mysteriously disappeared in a cosmic blink of eye. Now, all we have are their fossils combined with our imaginations as tools to paint a picture of what dinosaurs may have looked and acted like. That is...

Best 90’s Tattoo Ideas: Top 10 Nineties Tattoos The 90’s are “too legit to quit”, somehow it always seems to be the decade with all “the right stuff”. That’s why with all the “teen spirit” we have we put together our list of the 10 Best 90’s tattoo ideas. These tattoos include everything from the 90's, with tattoo ideas that...

Top 10 Mental Health Tattoo Ideas: Best Mental Health Tattoos We eat right, exercise, and do what we can to ensure the health of our physical bodies. But, our mind needs to be healthy too. We must feed our minds good things, exercise it with new ideas and experiences, and do whatever we can to ensure our mental health. That...

Top 10 Cherub Tattoo Ideas: Best Cherub Tattoos The fabled cherubs, also known as cupids, are pint sized angles that fly around. Most known for symbolizing love and purity, cherubs also have a mischievous side. Either way, cherubs are just so darn cute. That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Cherub Tattoo Ideas. This list...

10 Best Tarot Card Tattoo Ideas: Top Tarot Card Tattoo Ideas People have been fascinated with tarot cards for ages. Whether you use them to tell your future, guide your present, or illuminate your past, tarot cards have been guiding us through the unknown for centuries. That is why we put together our list of the Best Tarot Card Tattoo...

10 Best Bee Tattoo Ideas: Top Bee Tattoos The buzzing Bee has always captivated us, from their ability to work together seamlessly, to the wonderful nectar they create. That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Bee Tattoos. Bees symbolize many things; work ethic, industry, fertility, and even divine messages. Our list of Bee tattoos will...

Top 10 Bird Tattoo Ideas: Best Bird Tattoos Birds delight our ears with their singing (most of the time, some mornings…), their many colors are a visual feast for our eyes, and their ability to effortlessly soar through the sky fills us with jealousy and awe. That is why we put together our list of the Top 10 Bird Tattoo...

Top 10 Spider Tattoo Ideas: Best Spider Tattoos ‘The itsy bitsy spider got tattooed on the skin’  ‘You went back to shop to get one tattooed again’ ‘Now there are spiders tattooed everywhere’ ‘But you love spiders, so you don’t really care’ This is our list of the 10 Best Spider Tattoo Ideas. Whether you are a fan of spiders...

10 Best Tiger Tattoo Ideas: Best Ideas for Tiger Tattoos The Tiger represents strength, bravery, and power. They are also known for warding off evil, and keeping us safe from harm. Their majesty is breathtaking, and in China they are considered the king of all beasts. We have put together our list of the 10 Best Tiger Tattoos to honor...

10 Best Dragon Tattoos: Best Tattoo Ideas For Dragons Across the globe from past to present the Dragon has always captured our imagination. We gaze at their images in awe, wonder, and even fear. The ferocious beast of legend that owned the land, sea , and sky, long ago. That is why we put together our list of the 10...

10 Best Lion Tattoos: Best Ideas For Lion Tattoos The brave and noble lion, its majestic beauty is the thing of legend. Their growl is enough to make even the most fearless of us gasp in awe of their power. Whether it’s the nameless lion prowling the savanna, or the animated star Simba, lions have an uncanny ability to captivate...

The Most and Least Painful Spots To Get A Tattoo: Tattoo Pain Chart and Tattoo Pain Guide Maybe the #1 question ever asked at a tattoo shop (besides the price) is, “How bad do tattoos hurt?”. It makes sense that questions about tattoo pain are so common, needles are pounding into you skin thousands of times injecting ink. It's a spooky thought....

10 Best Sun Tattoos: Best Ideas for Sun Tattoos The mighty sun.  It gives life, illuminates the darkness, and shines bright as a beacon of hope. Sun gods like Ra and Apollo were revered and sacrificed to because of the mythic and real power the sun contains and represents. As our small offering to gods, we put together our list...

10 Best Continuous Line Tattoos: Best Ideas For Continuous Line Tattoos Continuous line tattoos are a unique tattoo style that really catches the eye. Maybe it’s the way the tattoos flow, or the fact that they look like they were tattooed without the tattoo machine ever lifting from the skin… Whatever the reason, continuous line tattoos are extremely aesthetically appealing....

10 Best Moon Tattoos: Best Moon Tattoo Ideas The moon has always held an almost mystical place in our hearts. We gaze into the night sky and watch as it waxes and wanes. It controls the oceans' tides, it’s nature's clock and calendar, and during full moons it brings to life the animal that lives in us all. That is...

10 Best Fruit Tattoo: Best Ideas For Fruit Tattoos Nature's candy is not just sweet to eat, it also creates some sweet tattoos. Fruit has been the inspiration for countless works of art, with its variety of colors, shapes, and meanings. And this art looks extra juicy when done in the form of tattoos. That is why we put together...

The Definitive Guide To Piercing Aftercare: Aftercare Instructions For All Piercings Getting a new piercing is always exciting, but sometimes it can be a bit intimidating when it comes to piercing aftercare. You hear so many different things about how to care for a new piercing, some of the information may be good and some of it may be bad....