Category: Aftercare & Healing
Massiel “Massy” Arias didn’t begin exercising to alter her appearance, but to feel alive again. Having recently been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, Arias felt completely disconnected from her body, purpose, and sense of identity. “I had reached a point where I no longer recognized myself, and I knew something had to change,” the Los…
Dress by The Mannei, Heels by Daniel Essa, Rings by Kimi Take, Bracelets by Jared Jamin It was Halloween 2025 when R&B artist Kehlani caught up with Inked Magazine. She was leaving parent-teacher conferences with her daughter Adeya, anticipating the holiday hijinks ahead. “She is Wednesday. I am Morticia. We are about to get it…
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and this year we’re skipping the predictable. Instead, we’re spotlighting gifts that feel considered, indulgent, and a little unexpected. Think pieces that fit seamlessly into an inked lifestyle, things that feel personal, tactile, and meant to be used, not forgotten. If you’re shopping for someone who values craft, ritual, and…
Tattoos have long evolved beyond spontaneous chair sessions in grungy, hole-in-the-wall parlors. While these still have their appeal and purpose, the stereotypical experiences are often short-lived, one noted, and do not form a core memory to appreciate during the years that follow. Luckily, tattoo artists and entrepreneurs from around the world have upped the ante…
Tattoo artist Artem Alekhin (Aleki / @aleki_blue) is originally from Moscow but is now based in Miami, often working conventions and travelling for guest spots. This is his story, in his own words – how he got started, his background in fine art, why he has no tattoos himself and how his medical background helps…
This week’s roundup is all about statement pieces. From meticulous linework to expressive color and unexpected concepts, these tattoos show how far artists are willing to push their own style. Each piece feels intentional, inked with care, and made to live loudly and proudly with its wearer. Take a scroll through and see where this…
There’s a moment before the needle touches skin when everything goes quiet. Breath steadies. The room settles. In most tattoo studios, that pause is simply part of the workflow. At NieU Studio in Seattle, it is a deliberate choice. Founded in 2020, NieU did not emerge as a reaction to tattoo trends so much as…
We met the famous Dutch wrestler, Mr. Tom Budgen (his real name), during a long and heartfelt interview in which he shared his views on the value of living life fully, fighting for what you believe in, and never giving up when your deepest emotions are at stake. Aleister, fighters are usually asked what their…
Staying Afloat, Staying Inked For Levi Stocke, tattoos have never been a trend. They are a timeline. A language. A quiet warning and a loud declaration all at once. Born in Florida and raised between Tennessee and Missouri, Levi was exposed to tattoo culture early. One of his strongest influences was his great uncle, whose…
Dress by The Mannei, Heels by Daniel Essa, Rings by Kimi Take, Bracelets by Jared Jamin It was Halloween 2025 when R&B artist Kehlani caught up with Inked Magazine. She was leaving parent-teacher conferences with her daughter Adeya, anticipating the holiday hijinks ahead. “She is Wednesday. I am Morticia. We are about to get it…
