Every December the same question comes up: what do you buy for the person who already has everything? Another jumper or a gift set tends to be forgotten by February. A tattoo gift voucher is the opposite. It gives someone the chance to get something made specifically for them, and it stays with them for life. Here is how a voucher from Atelier Tattoo Studio in Llandudno works, and what to think about before you buy one.

Getting your first tattoo is a big step, and it is completely normal to feel unsure about what actually happens once you walk through the door. Most of the nerves people carry into a first appointment come from not knowing what to expect, rather than the tattoo itself. So here is a straightforward walkthrough of the whole process, from your first message to the finished piece.

If you have been quoted for a custom tattoo and it is more than you expected, you are not alone. It is one of the questions we get asked most, why does bespoke work cost more than picking something off a wall or out of a book? The short answer is that you are paying for a lot more than the time spent with a needle in hand. Here is what that price is actually covering, and why it tends to be worth it in the long run.

Llandudno in the summer is hard to beat. The prom is packed, the sea is finally warm enough to get in, and it is tempting to spend every spare hour outside. If you have just had new work done, or you are planning a tattoo before your summer holidays, that sunshine and seawater can actually work against you. Here is what you need to know about looking after a new tattoo through the summer months, straight from the studio.