Why Tattoo Deposits Matter: What to Know Before Booking Your Appointment If you're planning to get tattooed and notice that the studio requires a deposit, you might wonder why. Many first-time clients ask the same question: Why do tattoo artists...
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They simply outgrow the version of themselves who got them. The tattoo you got a few years ago was not random. It made sense at the time. Maybe it was tied to a relationship, a phase in your life, or even a spontaneous decision that felt right in...
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Why the "Start Small" Rule Is Outdated The traditional advice to start small was meant to help people test their pain tolerance and see how they felt about having something permanent on their body. That made sense years ago when Tattoos were more...
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Piercing Education Ear piercing is an exciting milestone for many families, but choosing the right time (and the right studio) matters just as much. At Emerald Tattoo & Piercing, serving families across Lodi, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, and...
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Tattoo Education Hot Take: Winter Tattoo > Summer Tattoo. Here's Why. When people start thinking about their next tattoo, they usually picture summer. Sunny days, tank tops, beach trips, all that good stuff. But here’s the funny thing...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tattoos don’t have to be permanent!
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