Donate Today for Shriner's Hospital, St Louis and receive 15% Off your next Tattoo or Piercing!

Toys 4 Art - Toy Drive 

to benefit children of Shriner's Hospital, St. Louis

     at Steel & Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio  

   

       In the spirit of Christmas & just love in general, all of us here at Steel & Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio have been collecting toys from the community since November 1st.  The deadline for donations is coming fast! There are only 2 weeks left to donate an unopened toy or teen item to the children of Shriner's Hospital of St. Louis. Seeing people walk through our door with toys & blankets in hand is what makes our days & hearts whole here at Steel and Ink Piercing & Tattoo Studio. There are so many of you who have taken the time to come in and donate and we would like to ,Thank You ,for the masses of toys and teen items to donate to the Shriner's children and families. Although, there are still plenty of  need for more donations. Some examples of great gifts for the children are books,board games,cards,dice, hair accessories, mini speakers, etc. Please find it in your heart to donate TODAY and in exchange for your kind & thoughtful donations you will receive 15% off of your next tattoo and/or piercing with us!

   
      Steel and Ink Tattoo & Piercing studio is located at 3565 Ritz Ctr St. Louis, Mo 63125, caddy corner from the South County Center Mall, on Lemay and Lindbergh above Batteries Plus. Donations for Toys 4 Art - Toy drive ends December 15th, but your voucher for the 15% off of any tattoo and/or piercing  will last until May of 2018.  Restrictions are: one discount per person and the discount is applied to the first $300 of any purchase.

        As we all know it has been a rough Holiday Season for Shriners Hospital. On November 15th a fire ripped through a local warehouse destroying toys & blankets destined for the annual Christmas party for patients (& their families) at Shriner's Hospital for Children.  This left the hospital and the patients less than a month away from the party empty handed. Then on November 28th, Wood River Police shared on their Facebook page that "several" Christmas trees that helps support the Shriner's were stolen also!.
   
       After hearing about this unfortunate event we are REALLY encouraging everyone to do their part & donate. We are pleased to say that we have received  many donations in exchange for 15% off a tattoo or piercing this far, but the kids & teens from Shriner's need more! So come by today to help support your community and get a little something for yourself too!

   

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!

 

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.