House of GRIM Blog

Yes, tattoo removal hurts.But probably not in the way you’re imagining — and definitely not for as long as you think. Most people come in bracing themselves for something unbearable. What they usually say afterward is:“Oh. That was… not what I thought it would be.” Here’s what it actually feels like.

Can tattoos really be removed completely? The short answer: sometimes.The long answer: it depends on the ink, your skin, your body, and the laser. At Reth-Ink, we use picosecond laser technology — the most advanced system available today — because it gives the highest chance of full clearance with the fewest sessions. But no laser can promise 100% perfection every time.

When you think of tattoo removal, you might picture huge back pieces, full sleeves, or that one wild spring break mistake. But in reality, the tattoos people most often want to remove aren’t always the big, flashy ones. They’re the little, hidden, everyday tattoos that quietly weigh on people the most. Here are the “secret offenders” we see in the studio again and again.

When most people think about tattoo removal, they picture completely erasing a tattoo until nothing’s left. But here’s the truth: not every tattoo needs to disappear entirely. For many people, fading a tattoo just enough for a cover-up is faster, cheaper, and the smarter choice. So how do you know whether to aim for a fade or commit to full removal? Let’s break it down.