Can You Donate Blood If You Have a Tattoo?
Published on: 10/15/2026
Can you donate blood after a tattoo? Yes, if you wait 3 months or got inked at a licensed studio. Learn eligibility rules and safety standards for tattoo donors.
Apprentice Spotlight: From DNA Lab Manager to Tattoo Apprentice, Solana Blantz’s Career Change
Published on: 10/15/2026
Solana Blantz went from managing a DNA lab to training as a tattoo apprentice with Ink Different. Here’s what Phases One and Two have taught her.
Convention Connection: From Piercing in Wisconsin to 13 Tattoo Artists in Denver, Jymi Calkins’ Journey
Published on: 10/15/2026
Jymi Calkins went from piercing in Wisconsin to owning a Denver tattoo shop with 13 Tattoo Artists. See what his 20-year journey can teach you.
Why Some Cities Have Stricter Tattoo Regulations Than Others
Published on: 10/14/2026
Why do tattoo regulations differ by city? Learn how local health departments, population density, and politics shape licensing laws in your area—and what it means for your career.