May Updates!

May & Mothers Day Mania

      We have big things in store for the month of May at Steel and Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio in St. Louis! We're kicking off this month with a huge $10 OFF Mothers Day sale on all of our Steel and Ink Studio baseball tees and long sleeved apparel! The sale kicks off Monday May 7, 2018, just in time for mothers day! Come stop by and snag a discounted Steel and Ink Baseball tee or a long sleeved tee! As we ease later into the month, we are very excited to welcome a very talented guest tattoo artist, Jason Higdon!

    

      Jason Higdon will our guest artist at Steel and Ink Studio, located in South County, between the dates of May 24- May 26! Jason originates from Bombs Away Tattoo in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He excels in Color Realism tattoos, but he is very skilled in Traditional Tattoos, Fine Line Tattoos, Black and Grey Tattoos, Neo-Traditional Tattoos, and Piercings! We are very honored and excited to have Jason tattoo with us at Steel and Ink Studio! Please email or call for inquires and bookings!

Email: Steelandinkstudio@gmail.com

Phone: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!

 

Tattoos and Piercings; Your Must-Have's for a Midwest Spring Break

Spring is finally here and that means Steel & Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio is gearing up for "Spring Thaw!"

      "Spring Thaw" is when we bust out of all our winter clothes, put on our tank tops and flip flops so we can start showing our skin and all of the amazing new ink we have collected this winter. We can't forget about showing off all of the hottest new styles of jewelry for spring either.

       Steel & Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio has everything for "Spring Thaw"! From our new custom textured logo tshirts and tank tops to all the fresh, sparkly jewelry offered for 2017! All of your Must-Have's for Spring break!

       Steel & Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio has a full time experienced, licensed professional Body Piercer. We also have 6 experienced and licensed tattoo artist with various styles on staff in St Louis this Spring Break!

All of our piercings include your starter jewelry and a bottle of Briotech, the best aftercare on the market for new piercings. We carry only the highest quality 316LVM surgical grade stainless steel, 23 grade titanium, or 14kt gold jewelry to start your new piercing. Or possibly looking for an upgrade on your current jewelry? Come in and check out our newest line of titanium and 14 kt gold with opal or crystal gemstones. We also are carrying the newest style of septum clickers and a large assortment of helix, industrial or even studs for your ear lobes. Naval jewelry is a must from Steel & Ink Studio, we carry a huge variety from your zodiac to your initials or any size/shape semi precious gemstone.

      No appointment is needed at Steel & Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio for your new piercing or even a new tattoo, but if needed we can schedule you an appointment for your convenience. Also, for your convenience you can purchase gift cards, apparel or even inquire about a new tattoo on our website at www.steelandinkstudio.com.