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Piercing Gun vs. Needle: Which Is Better for Your Body Piercing?
If you’re thinking about getting a new piercing , you’ve probably come across the debate: piercing gun vs. needle. While both methods are...


Why Do Tattoos Fade?
The fading of tattoos is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by several factors, including the body's natural processes, the quality of...


Solana Tattoo: Health & Safety FAQs
Here is a look at some common health and safety questions about Solana Tattoo Company . We aim to be the cleanest and safest shop in...


Tattoo Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts
Here are some essential dos and don'ts to consider before, during, and after getting a tattoo. Do: Research - Finding the Right Artist...


Tiny Tattoos: What You Need to Know
Here's what you need to know before getting a tiny tattoo.


Getting a Tattoo in the Summer
Summer is a time for fun, adventure, and self-expression. For many, this includes getting a new tattoo. However, the warm weather and...


Getting Ready for Your Tattoo Appointment: Steps to Follow After Booking
Congratulations on booking your tattoo appointment! This is an exciting step whether it’s your first tattoo or an addition to your...


Read This Before You Book Your Tattoo Appointment
How do I know how much time to book for my tattoo? It can be tricky to know how much time to book. If it's a small (1x1" or so) or very...


Tattoos and Piercings for Minors
Solana Tattoo ensures all tattoos and piercings for minors are done safely with a parent or guardian present and proper ID verification.


What Are the Different Types of Piercings?
This ain't your grandma's single earlobe piercing. There are so many creative and expressive ways to pierce your body. You may have heard...


Everything You Need to Know About a Tattoo Deposit
A tattoo consultation is always free; that's when you can chat with an artist about your ideas, get a more accurate quote, and ask all of...


What is a 'Traditional' Tattoo?
Just like there are different types of painting and art, there are many different styles of tattoos. You may have heard people talk about...


Health Benefits of Piercing
By Adam Lopez Piercing your body is more than just a form of self-expression and beauty. Over my years as a piercer, I have learned...


Mod Artists in the Age of Irrelevance
By Adam Lopez There are the myths and the assumptions that surround the thought. The way the curiosity is in eye of the client, when it's...


Don't Get Pierced at Claire's (or at Home)! Here's why
It's convenient and seems simple. Maybe it's what you did as a kid: Pop into the cheap jewelry store at the mall and get pierced at...


We're Hiring!
Want to live in beautiful Colorado and make a great living making art? Solana Tattoo Company (www.solanatattoo.com,...


The History of Piercing
By Adam Lopez Body piercing, which is a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body,...


What is Tattoo Flash?
At Solana Tattoo Company, Fort Collins, Colorado , we want to bring the heritage of flash tattoos back into the mainstream. Flash tattoos...


Want a Tattoo But Want to See How it Would Look First?
Ask us about a stencil! Stencils are just custom temporary tattoos that last a few days. Obviously, the real tattoo will have a ton more...


Do Tattoos Hurt?
The short answer is, of course, tattoos hurt because you're getting poked repeatedly with a needle. But several different factors play...
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