GRIM Studios Blog

If you’ve ever walked into a tattoo studio and felt unwelcome, judged, or straight-up ignored, you’re not alone. For queer folks, femmes, people of color, neurodivergent babes, and anyone who doesn’t fit the “traditional” tattoo mold — that’s been the norm for too long.

Navigating the world of tattoo removal, especially for BIPOC skin, requires special attention and understanding due to the intricate...

Discover how LGBTQIA2S+ artists and communities transformed tattoo art. From coded symbols to bold designs, explore the queer influence behind today’s modern tattoo styles.

If you’ve ever Googled, “Can I get tattooed on my period?” — first of all, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we get from clients at GRIM Studios. And second: yes, you absolutely can.

So, you slid into your fave tattoo artist’s DMs with a paragraph, a Pinterest board, and a “How much for this?” — and got… crickets. Or maybe a polite “Please email the shop.” Or a booking link that felt way too formal for just a “quick quote.”

You booked the appointment, survived the needle, tipped your artist — and now you’re wondering why your new tattoo looks like it’s trying to escape your skin. Don’t panic. That’s normal. But what happens next? That’s up to you. Here’s your quick, no-BS guide to tattoo aftercare that actually works, including the only two products you really need Mad Rabbit Soothing Gel, Mad Rabbit Aftercare Balm

Just because someone has visible tattoos doesn’t mean their body is open for comments, touching, or unsolicited critiques. We know it shouldn’t have to be said — but here we are. At GRIM Studios, we believe in consent, boundaries, and keeping your hands (and weird opinions) to yourself.

Look, we get it. Booking a tattoo can feel confusing — especially if your only exposure to tattooing is reality TV, Pinterest, or your cousin's kitchen setup from 2011. But if you're sliding into DMs at 2AM with "how much for a sleeve?" — respectfully, you're being a menace.

At GRIM Studios, we believe that tattoos tell stories — but not all stories are meant to stay forever. Some tattoos carry trauma, pain, or past lives people are trying to move on from. That’s why we’ve partnered with our sister business, Reth-Ink Tattoo Removal, to offer completely free laser tattoo removal for hate symbols, gang affiliations, prison ink, and tattoos tied to human trafficking.

Tattoos have long served as symbols of identity, resistance, and remembrance. Among the LGBTQ+ community, the pink and black triangle...

Deciding to get a tattoo is an exciting journey, one that should be filled with anticipation and confidence. However, ensuring this...

Tattoos are more than just beautiful designs etched onto our skin—they are deeply personal expressions of identity and individuality....

Laser tattoo removal is a journey rather than a quick fix.

From sacred traditions to modern day artistry, tattooing has left its mark—quite literally—on human civilization for thousands of years

there’s a whole world of unique placements that allow you to express your individuality in new and unexpected ways.

For decades, tattoos have been a way to express identity, tell stories, and reclaim power over our bodies. For the queer community,...

Piercings have been a popular form of self-expression for centuries, but they’re often surrounded by myths and misinformation. From...

comprehensive list of tattoos commonly associated with the queer community and their meanings. These designs have served as symbols of ident

Getting a new piercing is exciting, but for many people, the thought of pain can be intimidating. While everyone’s pain tolerance is...

Tattooing is more popular than ever, with people from all walks of life embracing body art as a form of self-expression. But as the art...