TERMINOLOGY WALK-IN SHOP A tattoo shop where walk-ins are welcome, and no appointments are needed. Artists at these shops will also have their own clients with appointments. Most walk-in tattoo shops also o er piercing. LINER Used to create the outline of the tattoo or small details. SHADER Used for coloring and shading. AFTERCARE How you care for a piercing or tattoo a er it has been completed. PIERCING NEEDLE A hollow needle that a professional piercer uses to punch a hole in the skin. Piercing needles come in di erent gauges for di erent types of piercings. GAUGE The term gauge refers to the size of a piercing. Standard piercings for earlobes are 18g. For other parts of the ear, face, or body parts, they can range from 16-12g. The lower the number, the bigger the hole. MICROBLADING The process of using a small, handheld razor blade to create hair-like whisps to enhance or shape eyebrows. SANIDERM, DERMSHIELD, SECOND SKIN A clear adhesive bandage that the artist will directly put over a fresh tattoo. This traps the plasma, ink, and blood for a quicker, better heal. COSMETIC TATTOOING Cosmetic tattooing, also known as permanent makeup, is done to enhance certain features like eyebrows, lips, eyes, or even adding freckles. APPOINTMENT ONLY An appointment only shop is usually a private establishment where walk-ins are not welcome, a client must make an appointment with their desired artist beforehand. SCRATCHER An unlicensed, untrained individual who usually tattoos out of their home. TATTOO MACHINE Instrument which pierces the skin at a high rate of speed to inject ink under the dermis. Just like any industry, it’s important to know what’s what in the tattoo and piercing industry! Here is a quick glossary of terms to help you understand what people are talking about. Source: Smithsonianmag.com, sailorjerry.com
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