Summer Sale!

Summer Sale!

      We couldn’t be more excited to ring in summer 2019, and at Steel and Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio, we have decided that the best way to kick off the summer is with a huge body jewelry sale!! Starting June 20th 2019, Steel and Ink Studio will be hosting a buy one get one Body Jewelry sale!

      For a limited time all nose, navel and ear jewelry will be buy one get one! And in even better news, Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio recently just stocked up on a wide variety of Gold, Titanium, and Surgical Stainless Steel body jewelry! We also stocked up on a new line of Diablo Organics specialty body jewelry. Come check out our newest selection of Brass, Bone, and Steel exotic jewelry! 

                                    
      The sale is limited time only, June 20, 2019- July 5, 2019! So hurry in and take advantage of this amazing deal on navel, nose, and ear jewelry! We hope to see you soon St.Louis!

Steel and Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio

3565 Ritz Center. St. Louis, MO 63125

steelandinkstudio@gmail.com

(314)-892-2828

Seeking Summer Artists!!

   Artists Wanted

      With the summer quickly approaching here in St. Louis, we are finding it difficult to keep up with the high demand for Piercings and Tattoos at Steel and Ink Studio. We have decided to reach out in hopes of finding a Tattoo Artist to fill a permanent or guest position at Steel and ink Studio!

      Our ideal image for a tattoo artist at Steel and Ink Studio is an artist with plenty of experience and great work ethic! The ability to tattoo well isn't the only quality we are seeking! Steel and Ink Studio values personal connections with our tattoo artists and body piercers, so we also have behavioral preferences to ensure the best fit! A friendly, positive minded, drug free tattoo artist would be perfect for a position at Steel and Ink Studio! If you would like to inquire about a permanent or guest tattoo artist position, feel free to contact us by phone or email!

      In other news, we will be running a Buy one Get one body jewelry sale during the end of June into the beginning of July! Stay tuned for updates in our next blog post! Thank you and cheers to the new upcoming summer!

Steel and Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio

3565 Ritz Center St.Louis, MO 63125

steelandinkstudio@gmail.com

(314)-892-2828

Congrats Class of 2018!

Second Annual Good Decisions Scholarship Winners! 

 Now that the 2017-2018 academic school year has finally come to an end, we are very pleasured to announce the winners of our 2018 Good Decisions Scholarship! The Good Decisions Scholarship is a scholarship created by Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio, awarding $1,000.00 to three students from three local St. Louis high schools, who have shown major improvement in their GPA and work ethics! This is Steel and Ink's second year of awarding the scholarship and we couldn't be more thrilled! Here is a little info about our 2018 winners!

The brilliant young lady in the photo shown above is Diamond Russell. Diamond recently graduated from Hancock Place High School and has plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University in the fall! Our second scholarship recipient is a young man by the name of Dylan Casteel, who has just graduated from Mehlville High School and is planning to attend Mizzou in the fall! Our third scholarship recipient is Fox High School Alumni, Julian Flanigan, who plans to attend Arizona State University! One of our biggest beliefs here at Steel and Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio is giving back to our local St. Louis community and lending a helping hand to those who may have had a rocky start. We would also like to thank ALL of our Steel and Ink Studio customers, with your help we are able to continue helping young St. Louis professions get an easier start! Congratulations to all Class of 2018 graduates and remember that it pays to make Good Decisions!

Steel and Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio

3565 Ritz Center, St.Louis MO 63125

steelandinkstudio@gmail.com

314-892-2828

Check out our Brand New Look! www.steelandinkstudio.com

Take a look at Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio's new website www.steelandinkstudio.com

      We are excited to announce that we've got a new look full of great tattoo art and helpful features on our brand new website and it's about to go live! You can check out some new great videos and discover our artists latest work among many other new informational features. Our new website is super easy to navigate, not to mention has a great look! 

      You'll now be able to find out all about our artists and the different styles of tattoo artwork they bring to the table with traditional, neo-traditional, realistic, portrait, watercolor, black work , black and grey and color tattoos just by clicking on their picture. Under our piercings tab you will get the chance to learn about our awesome Body Piercer Fino and check out some of the pictures of the great piercings he has done, you might get inspired by something you see and just have to have it. You also have the chance to check out our new layout of our blog on the new website and learn about our featured artist of the month and all the events going on here at Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio. You can now also get a hold of us here at Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio even easier by just clicking on the contact tab at the top of the screen on the new website. Steel and Ink merchandise is also up for sale on the site, go check out our awesome new apparel or buy a gift card to give the best present possible, a lifelong present at that.

       We would like to give a shout out to the people who have helped to make this website what it is now. Thank you Elemeno design for designing the website, you can check out what they can do for your website needs at Elemenoweb.com. A special thank you to the talented Carrie Lee Nephew  for the wonderful pictures taken. You can find Carrie Lee Nephew Photography on Face book under Carrie Lee Nephew Photography or you can find her on Instagram under @Carnephew1. 

       We hope you enjoy the new site and all the great changes made and we look forward to seeing you soon here at Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio, 3565 Ritz Ctr. St. Louis MO, located in South County, caddy corner from the South County Mall. 

"Where St. Louis gets Tattooed!"

Tattoo Aftercare-How to Care for your New Tattoo

Tips To Care For Your Tattoos

 So you have found the right tattoo artist for your new tattoo, sat through the pain, and now have the tattoo of your dreams. What's next? Time to ensure that your new tattoo stays beautiful!

Caring for your new tattoo is your responsibility from the very moment that you get out of your tattoo artist chair, until you die.

Your tattoo's quality and lifespan is imperative to the way you heal out your tattoo. Just look at the tattoo by Jay Johnson of Steel and Ink Studio: Tattoos and Piercings in St Louis, Mo.

Immediate Tattoo Aftercare:

Your Tattoo Artist will most likely have advice on how to care for their particular style of tattooing technique. Listen to your artist first and foremost and if there are issues with healing consult your tattoo artist first.

1. Leave your tattoo covering on your tattoo for at least the first hour after being tattooed. Your artist should instruct you on how long to keep your bandage on the tattoo depending on the type of bandage.You don't want to expose it too early or ruin your clothes with blood and ink!
2. Once you have removed your bandage, make sure to wash your hands with a liquid non-scented antibacterial soap (Dial soap Gold is great). This keeps your tattoo clean and helps you avoid potential infection.
3. After washing your tattoo we suggest letting it air dry then applying a small amount of tattoo aftercare ( Redemption Tattoo Aftercare is great, we think). I cannot caution enough to USE SPARINGLY a thin layer is better than drowning the tattoo and will help you heal faster.
4. After the first couple of days using the Redemption (tattoo aftercare) you can switch to a non scented water based lotion to keep your tattoo from drying out during the healing process.
5. During the first couple weeks of healing it is important to keep tight clothes off of your fresh tattoo to avoid losing ink and scabbing. If you do develop scabs Do Not Pick. or soak your tattoo in water.

  With summer approaching; skin, tattoos and piercings are in our vision everywhere. Summer is also the time of the year to catch all your favorite artist at your local tattoo conventions. Steel and Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio will be attending Kansas City's Villain  Arts Tattoo Convention May 19th - 21st, 2017. This tattoo convention is by far the best in the area,. Join us at the Kansas City Tattoo Convention or come by the studio and get tattooed!

 

Tips and Tricks on how to Avoid a "Tattoo Fail"!

     Recently, I saw a post of a picture of a tattoo collectors "Tattoo Fail" on  social media, which was preceded with all kinds of jokes, laughter and I think even a meme or two. Now all of a sudden, this guy is an internet sensation thanks to his cruel friend that shared the photo and the misspelled phrase on his calf! While some of the comments were funny, I couldn't help but feel for the guy and think about  what he was going to do to fix this permanent "Tattoo Fail". Then my thoughts and heart wondered  about some of the double mastectomy cancer survivors that are getting 3-D Nipple and Areola realistic tattoos. Some of these women are getting tattooed by Surgeons that are not familiar with tattooing, while other women are trusting tattoo artist, who can only see dollar signs and are totally not aware of the technique and skill required for success. Now I get that everyone has a bad day and  tattoo artists' are NO exception to that rule. I just feel like that there are some steps that we can take to ensure a good tattoo. 

      While now your in a rush to go get your tattoo, or to have it removed, repaired or altered , you should totally take a moment to get your bearings and research properly the artist that you are going to approach to do your procedure. Clients that take their time choosing their artist to either create, cover-up or remove their tattoos have a much better experience and a successful result. 

          Here is my best advice I have for all the tattoo enthusiast looking for the perfect tattoo:

• Spellcheck thoroughly before putting on your stencil. The tattoo artist could be focused on the overall design and all of the other aspects of tattooing a bleeding canvas. 
• Research your artist and the studio to ensure their level of skill is appropriate for the procedure
• Know that the dates that you are permanently tattooing on your body are correct 
• Check and make sure that your artist and studio is licensed and insured
• AVOID the "Kitchen Magician"      

 If you follow these simple tips, you will have " no regerts" when you finally get your tattoo! 

  

Disclaimer: None of these tattoos were done at Steel and Ink Studio. I simply googled "Tattoo Fails".