Find the tattoo style that fits you. From timeless classics to modern trends, see what each style looks like, how it ages, and who it suits best.
14 guides
From geometric precision to full blackout sleeves, everything you need to know about the oldest, boldest style in tattooing. What it costs, where to place it, how it ages, and the real-world questions nobody else is answering.
Read guide →Uncover the deep-rooted history and expressive beauty of Chicano tattoos. Learn more about the cultural significance and distinct black and grey realism found in this tattoo style.
Read guide →Learn about dotwork tattoos, including stippling, sacred geometry, mandalas, and the best dotwork tattoo placements. Everything you need to know about dotwork tattoos.
Read guide →The intricate work of single-needle tattoos involves delicate and thin lines. We'll take a look at this style in more detail, including examples, placements, pricing, and how to find the best artists.
Read guide →Shapes, sacred geometry and maths in ink form. See different geometric styles, best placement options and how much geometric tattoos will cost.
Read guide →The art of irezumi encompasses a spectrum of Japanese styles, and each comes with its own unique meanings and traditions. Learn more about traditional tattoos, their meanings, placements, costs and more in our irezumi tattoo guide below.
Read guide →Simple, clean, and purposeful. In minimalist tattoos, everything is simplified and the design becomes very simple, with lines and space being the primary components of the design.
Read guide →Neo-traditional tattooing combines traditional design elements with an expanded palette and contemporary shading.
Read guide →Dive into the bold and cartoonish world of New School tattoos, find out what defines it, what the most popular subjects are, where they fit best, and how to find a good New School tattoo artist.
Read guide →Tattoo artists are capable of tattooing a photograph right onto someone’s skin. Here’s what you need to know about their style, how much it costs, where to find a specialist, and why these photorealistic tattoos are truly exceptional.
Read guide →Black, bold outlines, saturated fills of color, and distinctly American symbols are the definitive guide to the traditional “old school” tattoo style.
Read guide →From Polynesian history to 90s mall flash, explore the oldest style in tattooing. Learn about cultural appropriation, fading, and the brutal reality of covering up heavy black ink.
Read guide →Tattoos that look like watercolours are vibrant and painterly. Learn about the different types of style available, how long they last, where on the body they are applied best and which tattoo artist to choose.
Read guide →Fine line, realism, blackwork, traditional, Japanese, lettering, and more — every major tattoo style explained.
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