How long after a cosmetic tattoo or body art tattoo do you need to wait to give a blood donation? It’s changed a lot over the years. Six months, three months and lots of flip-flopping between different waiting periods. What is it now?

We talk why cosmetic tattoo pigments change colour! Cosmetic tattooing or ‘semi-permanent makeup’ is designed to fade, technique and depth are one part of the puzzle. There is a lot that goes into making a pigment that fades just right.

Technicians worldwide, even outside the EU are opting to convert to cosmetic tattoo pigments that aren't restricted under the regulations. But what about the manufactures and technicians who aren't following the new regulations? Is there someone out there checking these products for compliance?

Options are great, until they become confusing or overwhelming. Let’s break down the types of training available for cosmetic tattooing and the language used.

Your cosmetic tattoo training and certification can greatly influence your depth of knowledge and understanding, career and business prospects, and insurability.

Cosmetic tattoo needles, what do you look for? You want a needle that does the job of course - one that keeps your clients safe while also providing great results. We're going to dive into the what to look for to make sure your needle is safe, sterilised and shaped up for the job!

The #1 thing that can 'make or break' your cosmetic tattoo treatments. What is too deep and what is too shallow? What is your target depth? Traditional training tells you to target the base of the epidermis and top of the dermis. Is this realistic?

How a simple procedure landed this client in the hospital, unable to see. This report comes from a trainee cosmetic tattooist who had an eyeliner treatment by a trainer. If you are a cosmetic tattooist, you need to read this!