I provided photo ID during a tattoo purchase, can I get it back?
Why do tattoo artists ask for ID? Asking for some ID is a normal part of the tattoo process so it’s nothing to be concerned if your chosen tattoo...
Tattoo Blowout
What is a Tattoo Blowout & what to do about it? You might think of a tattoo blowout as something that rarely happens or that will completely destroy the look...
Irish & Celtic Tattoos
Your guide to Irish and Celtic tattoos Irish and Celtic tattoos make for stunning statements about your identity, your heritage or simply your love of the Emerald Isle. And there...
#MeToo Movement & the Tattoo Industry in Ireland
What’s happening with #MeToo in the Tattoo world? Here at the Black Hat Tattoo Studio, we were very saddened to hear reports that clients of tattoo artists in Ireland have...
Covid-19, Tattoo Studio Reopening How are we doing?
Tattoo Studio Reopening We have reopened our premises to the public about a month ago on June 29th. We are lucky that our government managed early and well enough with...
Understand our Covid-19 Safety Measures
Covid-19 Measures are essential for the Tattoo Industry. We have suffered a loss of 80% of sales during the lockdown. We are a Tattoo Studio and local Business in Dublin...
White Ink Tattoos
White Ink Colored Tattoos Have you been considering getting a white ink tattoo? Although white ink tattoos are far from new, they are gaining in popularity. Before you head to...
Therapy Tattoo
Therapeutic Tattoo in 2020 No matter how hard life can pull on you, as long as you learn, you’re moving forward. Tattoo have a healing power. They help people to...
Visible Tattoo in the Workplace
Office Visible Tattoo The statistics vary depending on the source, but researchers for the Pew Research Center have stated that approximately 40 percent of millennials have at least one tattoo....
Has the Tattooing Industry a future in Ireland?
A massive burden for the Industry Our sector has been devastated by lockdown measures. Not unlikely as the Pubs, Hairdresser and Barbers, we have experienced a loss of income of...
Tattoo trends for 2020
Not only is it a new year, but it’s also the start of a whole new decade and we’re excited to see where the new roaring 20s take us. The...
Photo Realistic Tattoos
Photorealistic tattoos Realistic or photorealistic tattoos are one of the more recent additions to tattoo styles. And they are popular today, whether you’re looking for a 3D portrait of your...
Flower and Botanical Tattoos
Roses are red… Violets are blue…A flower tattoo… Looks amazing on you. Floral tattoos are beautiful The botanical or floral tattoo trend will look beautiful on your skin while also...
Can a tattoo be copyrighted?
Tattoos are pieces of art, and these artworks can come from classic templates, tattoo artists, regular artists, real-life icons, sports teams or can be out of your own imagination. You...
Why tattoos fade
But tattoos last forever don’t they? Isn’t that what your parents tell you before you decide to get one? Tattoos are, of course, designed to last. But that doesn’t mean...
Where did traditional tattoos come from?
Traditional tattoos – the old favourite Modern tattoos would be nowhere without the classic traditional tattoo. Also known as old-school, it’s the tattoo style you’ll automatically think of when you...
What is a single needle tattoo?
The subtle, yet stunning look of single-needle tattoos Tattoos don’t always have to be loud and colourful designs. Sure, most people think of tattoos as a bold statement about themselves,...
What age can you get a tattoo in Ireland?
Getting your first tattoo is a right-of-passage for many teenagers and can be start of a lifelong journey of creative self-expression. It can also be considered one of the big...
Neo-traditional tattoos
Neo-traditional tattoos A neo-traditional tattoo is one of the most iconic tattoo styles out there. It’s use of bold lines and colours can help you make a big statement, especially...
The Skull Tattoo Trend
Put your own stamp on the skull tattoo trend There’s nothing quite as visually striking as a skull. Down through the years they’ve been synonymous with danger and the occult,...
The Rising Trend of Embroidery Tattoos
Trends of Embroidered Tattoos Do you remember how your grandma would sew days-of-the-week tea towels that were stretch tautly across wooden hoops? She would sit in her chair by the...
2019 Tattoo Trends in Ireland
Trending Tattoos in Ireland 2019 The number of people getting tattoos is growing. In fact, 38% of people across the world have at least one tattoo. What are the global...
How to Protect Tattoos Over Time
Protecting Tattoos Over Time You have finally done it. You have been thinking about getting a tattoo for years. You thought through your design, consulted with several artists, saved the...
Are Tattoos Art?
How Tattoo Become an Art Tattoos have a long and complicated history. In different periods and different regions of the world, tattoos have been used to identify and used to...
Actors and Celebrities who have visible tattoos
Actors and Celebrities Visible Tattoo Doesn’t it seem as if everyone is getting inked these days? It used to be that people making their living in front of a camera...
Historical Design of Irish Tattoos
Irish Tattoo Design and Meaning It doesn’t matter if you have one drop of Irish blood or not, in March, everyone across the world is Irish. Perhaps to celebrate your...
Where Tattoos Hurt the Most
Tattoo Areas That Hurts Most “Will this hurt?” This is one of the most common questions tattoo artists receive from first-time clients. Even though the question is very common, it...
The Art of Vegan Tattoos
Vegan Tattoo Inspired Art Being vegan is more than what your great aunt describes as “not eating meat.” Being vegan is a lifestyle. You may want to share your passion...
Will tattoos cover stretch marks?
Replacing Stretch Marks with a Tattoo Do you suffer from striae gravidarum? Although this sounds like a spell Harry Potter would perform, striae gravidarum is the medical term that describes...
Do tattoos cover scars?
Scars Covered by Tattoo People have varied philosophies when it comes to scars. Some wear their scars with pride, even referring to them as battle wounds or seeing them as...
What is the Process of Becoming a Tattoo Artist
How to Get Started as a Tattoo Artist Do you love tattoos? Do you find yourself designing amazing tattoos on paper, but unable to make your dreams into realities because...
The Black Hat Tattoo Designs
The Black Hat Tattoo Studio in Dublin The Black Hat Tattoo Studio, located in Dublin Ireland, offers a variety of tattoo designs with a team bursting with a variety...