Tattoo Glossary
Business, technique, style and aftercare terms from the tattoo world, explained simply.
// Business
Flash TattooTattoo QuoteDepositWalk-inCancellation FeeTouch-upOriginal (Artist-Led) TattooShared StudioStudio CommissionClient ReviewDigital PortfolioLink in BioWaitlistPre-bookingCancellation PolicyCustom-Order TattooRush FeeSession PackageTattoo ContractConsent FormMedical Intake FormRepeat ClientClient ReferralNo-showPeak HoursFully Booked CalendarResident ArtistFreelance vs. EmployedChair RentalReference BookRemote QuoteIn-Person QuoteHourly Rate vs. Flat RateFinishing SessionMaterials FeePost-Healing Follow-upClient History
// Technique
StencilWhip ShadingSingle NeedleBlowoutLineworkPackingDotwork (Technique)ShadingFreehandGripRotary MachineCoil MachineRound Liner NeedleRound Shader NeedleMagnum NeedlesHand PokeColor SaturationLayeringContinuous LineNegative SpaceSmooth ShadingColor BlendingMicro-Realism (Technique)Skin TextureNeedle DepthHealing Time Between LayersTechnical Touch-UpTattooing Oily SkinTattooing Dry SkinSkin Preparation Before the SessionTopical AnestheticPore OpeningTattooing Joint AreasTattooing Hairy SkinLine CorrectionLine Overlap
// Aftercare
Tattoo AftercarePeelingPost-Tattoo MoisturizingSunscreen on TattoosSigns of InfectionInk AllergySecond Skin FilmSun Exposure in the First DaysSwimming, Sea and Pools After a TattooNormal Itching During HealingAverage Healing TimeClothing and HealingRecommended Aftercare ProductsTouching a New TattooExercise After a TattooHealing Touch-UpWhen to See a Doctor