Artist Profile
GLENDALE, ARIZONA _________________________________
Barbie is one of our youngest and newest tattoos but don’t let that fool you, she can hang with the big boys. Tattooing a little over 3 years, she is very knowledgeable on her craft and will always give you her best advice on the way a piece would work best, She loves doing micro realism with stippling in black and grey, fine line is really fun for her as well! She can and will customize your idea to make sure that you get a unique tattoo that tells
your story in the best way possible.
FAQ
Tattoos don’t always need touch-ups, but over time, ink naturally fades due to sun exposure, skin regeneration, and aging. The need for a touch-up depends on several factors:
- Placement: Tattoos on hands, feet, fingers, and elbows fade faster.
- Ink color: Lighter colors like yellow and white fade quicker than black and dark tones.
- Aftercare & skin health: Proper aftercare and moisturized skin can extend the life of your tattoo.
Many people focus on the design but forget these crucial factors:
- Placement & aging: Tattoos on areas like hands, feet, and ribs fade faster or blur with age.
- Future career impact: Some workplaces still have restrictions on visible tattoos.
- Size & detail limitations: A small tattoo can’t hold extreme detail—fine details may blur over time.
- Long-term maintenance: Tattoos require moisturizing, sun protection, and possible touch-ups.
- Pain level: Some areas (ribs, spine, feet) are more painful than others (forearm, calf, thigh).
Yes, but discuss it with your artist first.
- If you have skin allergies, request an ink patch test before your appointment.
- If you have eczema or psoriasis, avoid getting tattooed on affected areas, as flare-ups can distort the ink.
A tattoo typically heals in 2-3 weeks on the surface, but full healing (under the skin) takes 4-6 weeks. Healing stages include:
- Days 1-3: Redness, swelling, and slight oozing are normal.
- Days 4-10: Peeling and itching start—do NOT pick at it.
- Days 10-21: The tattoo looks dull but is still healing.
Eat a healthy, balanced meal before your session. Avoid:
Caffeine & alcohol – They thin the blood, making it harder to tattoo.
Sugary snacks – Can cause energy crashes mid-session.
Protein & carbs – Keep your energy steady throughout the tattooing process.
