Tattoos
To-do’s Before a Tattoo Session
10 May 2021It’s not just up to the artist to produce an amazing piece of art – you are a part of the process too. Have a read of our top tips on how to prepare before the session to make sure you’re as perfect a canvas as can be… Sleep well […]
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23 March 2021So you’ve had an awesome tattoo at Pictures of Lily, now you’re wondering how to keep it looking that way. Here’s our advice on how to care for your tattoo… Leaving the studio, your artist will have covered your tattoo with a wrap. You must: Leave this on for at […]
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29 January 2018Many people start to think more about getting tattoos and piercings in the summer when they expose their bodies more, but is this really the best time? Exposure to direct sunlight causes tattoos to fade, but exposing a healing tattoo to the sun presents an even bigger problem. New tattoos […]
Also posted in Piercings, Tattoo FAQsA Brief History of Tattooing
23 August 2017It’s hard to explain the history of tattooing in a small blog, but I’ll do my best to give you a brief explanation. Tribes have used tattooing and still do, representing all sorts of things, such as rank, skills, warding off illness and evil spirits; also calling the spirit of […]
Cover Ups
29 June 2017We have many customers asking for cover-ups, so I’ve written a quick explanation to help people understand how it works. Why do people want a cover-up? Several reasons: The tattoo is dated and not who you are anymore Not done very well An exes name Just a rubbish tattoo! Cover-ups […]
Also posted in BiggleswadeChoosing Your First Tattoo
5 October 2016How do you decide on your first tattoo? So many choices, so many questions, so here’s some advice for you to help make that all important decision, after all this is going to be with you for the rest of your life and believe me, laser hurts! Design The design […]