Mystery Tattoo & Piercing Boxes Mankind has always been fascinated by what fortune would bring them. We read the stars, consult oracles, and ask the heavens for guidance. You can continue this ancient tradition with Mr. Inkwells Tattoo and Piercing Mystery boxes. Now it's your turn to see what fate has in store for you... Do you have what it takes? Do...

Top 10 Summer Body Jewelry Trends of 2024: Sizzling Style Guide Summer 2024 is here and it’s hot. And, you can make it even hotter with the hottest body jewelry trends of the season! Our summer body jewelry guide will have ideas for every piercing hole, and maybe even inspire you to poke some new ones too. Whether you're at...

10 Best Mythological Tattoos: Best Ideas For Myth Tattoos Tattoos are an ancient art, there is something special about the blood ritual of getting tattooed, something… almost magical.  This mystique around Tattoos brings them as close to the myths of our ancestors as possible.   That is why Mythological Tattoos are such great tattoo ideas. They hold a special place in our...

10 Best Fine Line Tattoos: Top Ideas for Fine Line Tattoos How did those lines get so fine? Bold tattoo lines are great, but a little more delicate, a little more understated. That's where fine line tattoos come in, it's a clean tattoo style that is perfect for tattoos of all sizes. That is why we put together our list...

10 Best Leo Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Best Leo Zodiac Tattoo Ideas Leo Zodiac Sign (July 23rd - August 22nd) The creative, passionate, and strong willed Leo knows exactly what they want in life. Those born under the Leo Zodiac Sign love luxury, admiration, and a touch of the dramatic, making tattoos a perfect choice for the Leo. For Leo zodiac sign tattoos you can't...

Spirit Animal Tattoos and Meanings: 10 Spirit Animal Tattoo Ideas What exactly is a “spirit animal"? Your spirit animal is an animal that you feel a bond to, an animal that you almost feel a mystic connection with. Spirit animals and what they represent are as unique as the people who get them tattooed.  Now that you know what a...

Piercing Gauging Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Gauging Your Piercing You see people walking around with oversized earrings (known as plugs) all the time. Whether you are interested in doing gauging yourself or not, it definitely gets your attention and makes you ask yourself some questions, like: How is piercing gauging done? How long does gauging take? What...

Top 10 Yin Yang Tattoo Ideas: Balance In Body Art The Yin Yang is a universally known, visually striking symbol of balance between opposing forces of nature. The Yin Yang symbol as we know it now has been around since about 600 BCE, and the concept of balance and harmony it represents has been around since the beginning of time. ...

Needle Piercing Vs. Gun Piercing: What’s Better A Piercing Gun or Piercing Needle You are thinking about getting a piercing, and you know that there are two different ways piercings can be done: The first way is the way everyone knows, the piercing gun. You see this method done at boutiques in malls across America. The second way is less common,...

  How Do Dermal Piercings Work? Your Complete Guide To Dermal Piercings If you are into piercings you have no doubt seen, or at the very least, heard of Dermal Piercings. Dermal Piercings are gaining popularity, and it makes perfect sense, they are safe, great looking, and a very customizable body modification. Dermal piercings work a little different from traditional...

What Are Pointillism Tattoos? Plus, 10 Pointillism Tattoo Ideas Pointillism tattoos look amazing, and are very versatile and unique. Originally an art style that was popularized in the 19th century by painters, the Pointillism style is making a big comeback on a different canvas,,, Skin, in the form of visually stunning tattoos. You may be asking yourself, “I keep hearing...

Working Out After Getting a Piercing: When Can You Workout After Getting a Piercing? Did you just get a piercing, and are wondering when you can resume your workout routine? Or maybe, you are planning to get a new piercing, but you want to know how it will affect your workouts? Either way this article is for you!  The quick...

Can You Get Pierced With Hoops? Is It Safe To Get An Initial Piercing With Hoops Do you have your eye on a new piercing? Excited about the idea of getting pierced with stylish hoops right from the start? But hold on a sec… is it safe to get pierced with hoops ? And if so, will your new piercing...

10 Best Valentine’s Day Tattoos: Top Ideas for Valentine’s Tattoos Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and we are going to celebrate with something everyone loves… Valentine’s Day tattoos!  Our Valentine’s Day Tattoo list has something for every Valentine’s Day stereotype; The hopeless romantic, the star crossed lovers, even the bitter and jaded loner. So put those flowers in a...

10 Best Couples Tattoo Ideas: Best Tattoo Ideas for Two People Whether you are lovers, brothers, mothers, or any other couple of people, couples tattoos are a great way to celebrate the bond you have with each other.  The type of couples tattoo you get to commemorate this bond is up to you. There are matching couples tattoos, couples tattoos that...

The 10 Best Behind The Ear Tattoo Ideas Behind the ear tattoos have become increasingly more popular over the years, and for good reason. Behind the ear tattoos are both subtle yet eye-catching once they are noticed. The behind the ear location is the perfect canvas for many different types of tattoo designs, so it is perfect for almost anyone....

Voted Best Tattoo and Piercing Shop by 'Best Pros' At Mr. Inkwells we are honored to be added to some many "Best Of" lists. And now, Mr. Inkwells was recently awarded Best Tattoo and Piecing Shop by 'Best Pros In Town'. Best Pros In Town is a consumer awards website designed to make it easy for customers to choose the...

Best Tattoos For Your Zodiac Sign: Best Tattoo Ideas For Each Zodiac Sign Tattoos ideas for each Zodiac sign are as unique as the people born under them. Each Zodiac sign has different strengths, symbols, and qualities that can be drawn from to create truly beautiful and meaningful tattoos.  Whether you are a balanced Libra, a steadfast Taurus, or any of the...

Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For Everyone On Your List The Holiday Gift Guide has arrived, and it's chock-full of great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Whether you're looking for the perfect present for a loved one or a stocking stuffer for the office Secret Santa, we have you covered. This holiday gift guide will have gifts...

Mr. Inkwells Gives Back To Our Community: Events, Donations, and More Every dollar you spend at Mr. Inkwells not only goes towards an awesome tattoo, piercing, or both (if you haven’t tried “the double” you really should). It also goes toward making our community a better place in a variety of ways, including; events, charitable donations, art education, and more!...

Funny Tattoo and Piercing Memes: The Best Tattoo and Piercing Memes, GIFs, and Videos Tattoos and piercings aren't only great for expressing yourself and looking cool, they are also good for laughs. Anyone who has been around the tattoo and piercing industry for enough time, as a client or an artist, knows this, and that is why we put together our...

Top 10 Thanksgiving Tattoos: Best Thanksgiving Tattoo Ideas Thanksgiving is really the "All-American" holiday, it has everything any true American loves; Time with family and friends, over eating, lots of booze, and football… Wait there is still one thing missing….. Tattoos!!! That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Thanksgiving inspired tattoo ideas. These Thanksgiving tattoos...

Toys For Tots Toy Drive: Plus Win a Free Tattoo, Piercing, and More… Donate a new and unwrapped toy at Mr. Inkwells between now and Sunday 12/3 at 5pm, and not only will you make Christmas better for a child in need, but you can make your Christmas much better too, by winning some awesome prizes!  Including:  Mr. Inkwells merch...

Top 10 Wolf Tattoo Ideas: Best Wolf Tattoos The wolf is a cornerstone of mythologies around the world. The wolf can symbolize many things including, strength, loyalty, and wisdom. Whether you are a lone wolf or the leader of the pack we can all relate with wolves.That means there is a wolf tattoo for everyone!  Not only do wolves have...

10 Best Nightmare Before Christmas Tattoos: Top Nightmare Before Christmas Tattoos The Nightmare Before Christmas is a truly iconic movie. From the characters, to the story, to how it was filmed. It has inspired art of all kinds, but it has had an especially big impact on tattoos. The Nightmare Before Christmas just resonates with tattoo people and tattoo artists...

Mr. Inkwells Rated The Best Tattoo Shop In Orange County Becoming the best tattoo shop in Orange County isn’t easy… There are many great tattoo shops in Orange County, and many great tattoo artists. Orange County and Southern California in general is a tattoo mecca, and the tattoo culture here continues to thrive and grow, year after year.  Mr. Inkwells...

10 Skeleton Tattoo Ideas: Best Skeleton Tattoo Ideas The skeleton is the body's frame, it truly shapes us, and reminds us that on the inside we are all virtually the same. It symbolizes death and reminds us that one day we will all just be bones. The skeleton also makes for an awesome tattoo. That is why we put together...

Horror Icon Tattoos: Top 10 Horror Icon Tattoos Horror movies are unique because we don’t cheer for the victims, we cheer for the killers. Some of these killers are so popular that they have become icons. They have inspired countless halloween costumes, movie sequles, and even some ripoffs. These horror icons have made an impact on our society and of...

Best Walk-In Tattoo Shops, How To Find A Good Walk-In Tattoo Shop Near You If I was searching for a tattoo shop in Orange County or LA I would find plenty of walk-in tattoo shops near me. But, how would I choose the “best” walk-in tattoo shop near me, and for me? If you are looking for a walk-in tattoo...

Best Tattoo Cover Up Ideas: The Best Way To Cover Up Your Unwanted Tattoos Tattoos are permanent, that is what makes them great, they last forever. Until you don’t want it anymore. Who knows, maybe it brings up bad memories or just isn’t your style anymore. Whatever the reason, you want to cut this lifetime commitment short. Then, you are...

10 Best Actors Tattoos: Actors and Actresses with Great Tattoos Not long ago the only tattoo you would see on an actor was done by a makeup artist for the movie they were in. It would be unheard of for an actor (or up and coming actor), to get a tattoo. Thankfully, times have changed, and advances in digital technology...

All About Threadless Jewelry, And Why You Should Use Threadless Jewelry For Your Piercing When you are thinking about getting a new piercing, the first jewelry that pops in most people's minds is that old school piercing jewelry that has one sharp end that pushes into your head when you lay down.  Thankfully times have changed, and since the early...

Comic Con Tattoo Giveaway! Comics are awesome! Even when their characters are being exploited by Hollywood producers for billions of dollars, they are still awesome. They are the myths of modernity, and their stories and lessons help shape us into who we are. But what is even more awesome than comics??? Comics and tattoos! That’s why this year Mr. Inkwells...

Cartilage Piercings Guide: Different Cartilage Ear Piercing Locations, Names, Pain Levels, And Prices People call us all the time asking for cartilage piercings. But, there are many different cartilage ear piercings, with different locations, pain levels, and prices. That is why we created this guide to everything you need to know about cartilage piercings. In this cartilage piercing guide to...

What are Cybersigilism Tattoos? Cybersigilism Meanings, Examples, and Ideas Most people have seen a Cybersigilism tattoo and probably don't even know it. Cybersigilism tattoos look very familiar, like a weird 90s style tribal tattoo, but maybe just a bit thinner, just a little different. But what are these “new tribal” tattoos? What do they mean? And why are they becoming...

Mandala Tattoo Ideas: 10 Mandala Tattoos Mandala means circle in Sanskrit, and that is at the core of every Mandala design. But from a simple word comes intricate and beautiful designs. Mandalas symbolize the universe, and represent balance and harmony. This balance creates an unmistakable beauty, and this beauty makes for breathtaking tattoos. That is why we put together a...

Top 10 Memento Mori Tattoos: Memento Mori Tattoo Ideas The saying Memento Mori translates to, remember that you will die. Some may find this scary, however, it was not intended to frighten, it is intended to motivate. Remember to live your life as if it was your last day, don’t worry about trivial things, don’t procrastinate, don’t waste the most...

Top 10 Travel Tattoo Ideas: Best Travel Tattoo Ideas We all have a bit of wanderlust…  Sure, home is where the heart is, but the road is where adventure is. Humans are nomadic by nature, and some of the best experiences we have in our lives are when we travel. That’s why we put together our list of the best...

Greek Mythology Tattoos and Meanings Greek culture has influenced almost all facets of western culture, our architecture, our politics, our philosophy, and more. Arguably the biggest impact from Greek culture is their mythologies, their stories, and their heroes, inspire us, help us, and teach us. That is why we made our list of the 10 Best Greek Mythology Tattoos, so...

Best Video Game Tattoo Ideas: Top 10 Video Game Tattoos  Video games play an integral role in modern pop culture. Whether you like classic arcade games, console games, mobile games, or something else, there is a video game for everyone. That is why we put together our list of Video Game Tattoo Ideas, so whether you're a casual gamer or a die-hard fan,...

Best Patriotic Tattoos Ideas: Top Patriotic Tattoos Just like any country America has its problems, but today let’s focus on what is right in America and be thankful. Things like National Parks, Disneyland, Eagles, Flags, Sports, and of course… tattoos! This Patriotic tattoo list reeks of freedom, and has tattoo ideas for any red blooded American, man, woman, or child...

Top 10 Friendship Tattoo Ideas  Best Friendship Tattoos People are social animals; we are born to a family, raised in a home together, and then we go out and make friends. Some people have a small, select group of close friends, while others have hundreds. Some friends are people, and some are pets. But one thing remains the same: our...

Best Anime Tattoo Ideas: Top Ideas For Anime Tattoos Anime and tattoos were once just niche interests embraced by a hardcore fan base. But, times have changed. Tattoos and Anime have both skyrocketed in popularity, meaning more and more talented people choosing to create Anime or become tattoo artists, with the end result being better Anime inspired tattoos. That is...

Inkspired Art Contest Winners 2023 In this post we are going to reveal the Inkspired Art Contest winners, you’ll also get to see the tattoo flash sheets they created, and you will get to see one of the winners flash tattoo designs come to life, after being tattooed! But first…. We want to thank everyone who participated, and for making the...

Working Out After Getting a Tattoo: When Can You Workout After Getting a Tattoo? Did you just get a tattoo, and now you are wondering when it is safe to workout again? Or, are you planning on getting a tattoo, and want to know if it will effect your training? Then this article is for you! And, it's good news (unless...

How To Take Care Of Your Tattoo: 5 Easy Steps The Definitive Guide To Tattoo Aftercare Many people get tattoos, and there is tons of advice on how to take care of your tattoo. Most of the tattoo aftercare information is overly complicated or just plain outdated information. That is why we made The Definitive Guide: