Where Do Tattoos Hurt the Least & Most?
Where do tattoos hurt the most and least? Discover the most and least painful places to get a tattoo, based on thousands of personal experiences.
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Vegan Tattoo Studios
Find vegan tattoo artists and studios worldwide. Explore articles on cruelty-free ink, aftercare, and studio interviews.
What is a vegan tattoo?
A vegan tattoo is created without any animal-derived products. That means more than just vegan ink — it also covers the stencil paper, soap, ointments, razors, and aftercare used during and after your session. Many conventional tattoo supplies still contain animal ingredients such as bone char, glycerin, gelatin, and shellac, so choosing a vegan-friendly artist ensures your new tattoo is fully cruelty-free.
We built Vegan Tattoo Studios as a free platform to connect ethical tattoo artists and studios with clients who care about animals. Search our worldwide directory of vegan tattoo studios, read our guide to what makes a tattoo vegan, and learn about vegan tattoo inks and cruelty-free aftercare before your next appointment.
Latest Articles
The History of Tattooing
Tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years. Explore the history of tattoos, from ancient Egypt and Otzi the Iceman to the first electric tattoo machine.
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Interview with Vegan Tattoo Studio Gristle Tattoo
An interview with Gristle Tattoo, a vegan tattoo studio in New York. Owner Dina DiCenso shares the shop's story, its artists, and its animal rescue events.
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16 Surprising Tattoo Facts
From the world's longest tattoo session to the most tattooed person alive, here are 16 surprising facts about tattoos and vegan tattooing.
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Interview with Vegan Tattoo Artist Jimmy Galan
We interview the talented, vegan tattoo artist from London – Jimmy Galan! Jimmy shared with us his path to tattooing.
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How To Cover Up A Tattoo
Thinking about covering up an old tattoo? Learn the key factors that affect cover-up tattoos and how to get the best possible result from a cover-up.
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Interview with Vegan Tattoo Artist Anrijs Straume (Liverpool, UK)
An interview with vegan tattoo artist Anrijs Straume from Liverpool, UK, creator of the Dark Trash Realism style. He shares his story, inspiration, and advice.
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What It Takes To Make A Vegan Tattoo
Ink isn't the only thing that makes a tattoo vegan. Inks, ointments, soaps, stencil paper, and razors must all be cruelty-free. Here's exactly what to check.
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10 Tattoo Aftercare Mistakes
Tattoo aftercare is as important as getting the tattoo itself. Avoid these 10 common aftercare mistakes to keep your new tattoo healing well.
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Vegan Tattoo Aftercare
Aftercare for your tattoo is just as important as getting the tattoo itself. Know how to care for a new tattoo and learn aftercare tips & tricks.
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Tattoo Fading
Your tattoo will naturally fade over time. Learn what causes tattoos to fade, whether vegan ink fades faster, and how to keep your tattoo looking sharp.
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Tattoo Styles and Techniques
A guide to popular tattoo styles and techniques, from realism, blackwork, and minimalist to watercolor, dotwork, geometric, lettering, and trash polka.
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How to Get Inked and Stay Vegan
Vegan tattoo inks use vegetable glycerin and plant oils instead of animal-derived ingredients. Learn what makes ink vegan, plus a list of vegan ink brands.
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