Spring is approaching and Steel & Ink Tattoo Studio STL MO, have some tips to help keep your tattoos from fading.

    Roughly 45 million people in the United States have at least one tattoo, according to the FDA.

      As more of those original young tattoo collectors attain seniority, it's not uncommon to see grandparents, great-grandparents with intricate masterpieces on their anatomy.

      So now your in the studio hearing all the tattoo machines buzzing. You have worked with your tattoo artist to create a meaningful piece of artwork that you are willing to commit to forever, and anxious to wear with pride. 

      A really important aspect of getting tattooed is how it will age. As your tattoo heals and ages the ink will spread under the dermis in the subcutaneous and slightly alter the look of your tattoo. Tattoos will fade overtime no matter what, but the sun's ultraviolet rays will cause them to fade quicker. Other factors that can contribute to tattoos fading is the way the you heal your tattoo. It is important to know how your body heals and to listen to your tattoo artist' aftercare instructions.

To prevent tattoos from dulling, it is necessary to wear sunblock on your tattoos. It is also recommended to use a moisturizer every day to prevent the skin from drying out. Wearing proper clothing that covers the tattoos is an important way to protect tattoos and keep them from fading; darker and tightly woven fabrics are ideal and offer the most protection.

Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio of St Louis is at the 19th Annual Philadelphia Villain Arts Tattoo Convention this weekend!

            Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio of St Louis MO is headed to Philly!

     Four of our local artists here at Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio in St. Louis will be headed out to Pennsylvania to the Villain Arts tattoo Convention February 10th-12th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. Shop owners Brandie and Shawn Medina will be there with our custom flash and artwork, also tattooing many styles of tattoo art like portraits, floral, traditional color, black and grey reaslism. Also set up will be Jacob DeNoyer, working on some traditional and black and grey tattoos; Jay Johnson will be there for everything new school. Come see us at The Villain Arts Philadelphia Tattoo Convention and take home a custom piece of art from Steel and Ink Tattoo Studio

     If you can't get tattooed at the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention then stop by and pick up one of our custom Steel and Ink t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, or an original art print designed by the tattoo artist of Steel and Ink Studio.

     Since 1976 tattoo conventions have been a great way for artists to showcase their talents, and also a great way to see the world of tattooing up close. The tattoo convention scene has massively changed since 1976, but in 2017 there are even more styles and better ink than ever before.Come by the Pennsylvania  Convention Center and gaze on all the amazing artwork from all over the world and while your there get tattooed!

     Can't make it to Philadelphia? Don't worry, we will still have two tattoo artists holding down the tattoo shop in St. Louis so we'll be open for walk ins all weekend as well. The piercer of Steel and Ink tattoo Studio will also be attending the show , so if you stop by and cannot get your piercing this weekend our amazing Counter Assassin Liz will give you a coupon for $10 off of your next piercing to counteract any inconvenience.