Choose a Post How Tattoos Work We all know that getting a tattoo is no walk in the park. And if you don’t have one yet, don’t worry, it really isn’t as bad as you think...but it definitely isn’t pleasant. Let’s talk about the process of a tattoo, and how it’s done. Sometimes if you understand how something works, it makesRead More ≫ Lyle Tuttle: The Father of Modern Tattooing On March 26th, the tattooing community lost one of its greats - Lyle Tuttle. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 87. He was known as "The Father of Modern Tattooing", and for good reason. He was a respected artist among the industry and he will be dearly missed. Tattooist for the StarsRead More ≫ Women of Emerald: KC Moore Next up in our "Women of Emerald" series, is KC! She's a female tattoo artist that works out of our Modesto location. You can check out more of her work here. If you haven't been by to meet her, don't be a stranger! Keep reading to get some insight on who KC is, and whatRead More ≫ Women of Emerald: Jen Culotta March is International Women's Month! So we're taking time to spotlight all the women of Emerald Tattoo & Piercing, our female tattoo artists, piercers, and managers. We want to get inside their heads and find out what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated industry. Our first interviewee is one our newestRead More ≫ Emerald Cares If you've lived in the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Stanislaus county then you know it's no secret that Emerald Tattoo & Piercing has always given back to its communities. Charity work is something that we've always prided ourselves on. It's second nature to help our fellow man in need, and we have made it aRead More ≫ Piercing Trends of 2019 Can you believe that 2018 is already almost over?! It feels like the year just started! But we're quickly approaching 2019, which means what's popular this year, might not be popular next year! Trends come and go so quickly these days, and sometimes it feels like it's hard to keep up. So we're breaking downRead More ≫ Inkoff.me Tattoos don’t have to be permanent!Read More ≫ Best of San Joaquin 2018 We’re up for 2018’s BEST TATTOO SHOP! Read More ≫ 12 Things To Avoid With A Fresh Tattoo So you just got a new tattoo! Here are some things to avoid to ensure healthy healing!Read More ≫ All Things Piercings A complete guide to everything you need to know about piercings!Read More ≫ What Type of Sleeve Tattoo is Best For You? Check out this list to see which type of sleeve tattoo is best for you!!Read More ≫ Friday the 13th Piercing Special! Don’t worry about Jason on this Friday the 13th! We’ve got something better in store!Read More ≫ Should You Be Tipping Your Tattoo Artist? Are you unsure on if you should be tipping your tattoo artist? 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Read more to learn about them!Read More ≫ All About the Ears A comprehensive list on all the different ear piercingsRead More ≫ The Reason for Ink Tattoos aren’t a passing fade, but what’s the reason so many are getting them done?Read More ≫ Piercing How-To’s: Know Your Body Jewelry An easy “how-to” guide about body jewelry!Read More ≫ The 411 on Tattoo Financing Find out what our financing program is all about!Read More ≫ Tattoo How To’s: Getting A Custom Piece An easy “How To” guide on getting a custom piece!Read More ≫ Tattoo How To’s: Preparing For Your First Tattoo An easy “How To” guide on preparing for your first appointment!Read More ≫ Tattoo How-To’s: Booking Your First Appointment An easy “How To” guide on scheduling your first appointment!Read More ≫ My Body Is Not My Resume Tattoos aren’t going away any time soon. 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