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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...

10 Best Face Tattoos: Best Face Tattoo Ideas Love them or hate them, there is no denying that face tattoos are polarizing.  Once popular among the tribes that invented tattooing, face tattoos are seeing a resurgence in the 21st century. Not only in the tattoo world, but with pop culture icons as well, men and women from every walk of...

10 Best Neck Tattoos: The Best Ideas For Neck Tattoos If there is one place to get tattooed that just looks cool, it would be the neck. You see the neck tattoos poking out from the collar, or peeking out behind the ear. Neck tattoos have a certain edge to them, they are very stylish mixed with a hint of...

Play Tattoo Roulette: With The Tattoo Candy Machine Game .... Come on down to Mr. Inkwells and play Tattoo Roulette! The game is simple, you get a coin and put it in our tattoo machine and turn. Then, you will receive a number.   This number will correspond to a number on your artist's flash sheet…. And BOOM, you get that...

10 Best Hip Tattoos: The Best Ideas For Hip Tattoos If you are looking for a tattoo to up the sexy, almost no tattoo placement is better than the hip. The way the hip tattoos contour or even wrap around the leg is not only beautiful, but also, enticing. When you see a hip tattoo sticking out below shorts and...

Top 10 Skull Tattoo Ideas: 10 Best Skull Tattoos Skull tattoos are the OG's of the tattoos. From pirates, to bikers, to tribesmen, and more, Skull tattoos are one of the most popular and timeless tattoos. They look great tattooed in any style, and tattooed anywhere.  That is why as tribute to one of the most popular tattoos of all...

10 Best Cancer Zodiac Sign Tattoo Ideas: Best Cancer Zodiac Tattoos Cancer Zodiac Sign (June 21st - July 22nd)Those born under the Cancer Zodiac sign are tenacious, imaginative, and loyal. The Cancer is intuitive and sentimental, they care deeply about their family, home, and those they hold close. Making tattoos a perfect choice for the Cancer, who loves showing how...

10 Best Snake Tattoo Ideas: Top Snake Tattoos Snake tattoos can symbolize a variety of things, including; Fertility, creativity, rebirth, transformation, immortality, healing, and in the case of the ouroboros, eternity and the continual renewal of life. But more importantly, snake tattoos look super duper cool.  Snake tattoos are classic tattoos that look great as stand alone tattoos or mixed...

10 Best Military Tattoo Ideas: Best Ideas For Military Tattoos The Military and tattoos go hand in hand. Since the beginning of recorded history warriors from Militaries around the world have been getting tattoos to represent who they are, and what they do. Tattoos were actually made popular in the modern era in America by our Military men and women...

10 Best Gemini Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Best Gemini Tattoo Ideas Gemini Zodiac Sign (May 21st - June 20th) Those born under the Gemini zodiac tend to have distinct personalities, and you can never be sure which one you are going to get. This open and changeable mind can sometimes make them confusing to others, but it also makes the Gemini...

10 Best Butterfly Tattoo Ideas: The Best Butterfly Tattoos Butterfly tattoos are wrapped in symbolism, and can represent many things: like spiritual rebirth, hope, new life, and change. Not only do they have great meaning behind them, Butterflies are also beautiful, their symmetry, their colors, and their unique markings can be tattooed in a variety of styles to fit any...

10 Best Taurus Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Best Taurus Tattoo Ideas Taurus Zodiac Sign (April 20th - May 20th) The Taurus zodiac sign is reliable, ready to endure and stick to their choices, and loves to surround themselves with beauty, making a tattoo a perfect idea for the Taurus. As far as Taurus tattoo ideas go they like any tattoo that is...

10 Best Flower Tattoos: Best Flower Tattoo Ideas Flower tattoos have been around as long as tattoos. They come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. And, just like most tattoos inspired by nature, they look great tattooed on people. With so many flower tattoo ideas to choose from it can be difficult to decide what flower tattoo you should get....

10 Best Aries Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Best Aries Tattoo Ideas Aries Zodiac Sign (March 21st - April 19th) The courageous, confident, and compassionate, Aries. Symbolized by the Ram and Fire, and ruled by the planet Mars. The optimistic Aries love physical challenges and that makes a marathon tattoo session something they can handle, making large tattoos perfect for the Aries....

10 Best Easter Tattoo Ideas: Top Ideas For Easter Tattoos Spring is in the air, you are having egg hunts, chocolate bunnies , and BBQ's, that's right it's Easter. But, there is something just as good as the jelly beans, the Peeps, and the Cream Eggs .... Easter Tattoos! Easter Tattoos? That's right, they may not be as popular as...

10 Best Pisces Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Best Ideas For Pisces Tattoos   Pisces Zodiac Sign (February 19th - March 20th)  Tattoos are the perfect thing for the artistic Pisces to get! Those born under the Pisces zodiac sign are not only artistic, but intuitive, gentle, wise, and compassionate. They love visually appealing things, again making tattoos the perfect choice for a Pisces. When...

10 Best warrior tattoos: Best Warrior Tattoo Ideas Warriors have been getting tattooed for thousands of years, tattoos actually began their rise in popularity through the various warrior clans throughout the world. From the Samurai in the far east, to the Aztecs of North America, and everywhere in between,  Men and Women warriors have adorned their bodies with tattoos. To...

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 Stoic Tattoos: Best Stoicism Tattoo Ideas Stoicism is simple, blunt, and useful. That is why it is a philosophy followed by so many of the greatest minds in history.  It does not sugarcoat, try to appeal, or overly complicate.  It is a strong philosophy that is designed to be lived. Stoics only concern themselves with what they can...

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...

10 Best Philosophy Tattoos: Best Ideas for Philosophy Tattoos Philosophy is meant to be lived, to guide us through our lives, whether in good times or bad. Your philosophy helps make life's small and even big decisions easy, and helps keep you life manageable. The best philosophy is simple, easy to call upon in times of need, simple sayings, mantras,...

10 Best Aquarius Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Best Ideas For Aquarius Tattoos   Aquarius Zodiac Sign (January 20th - February 18th)  Zodiac tattoos are good for any Zodiac sign. But, tattoos are especially good for the Aquarius. The Aquarius is naturally progressive, original, and independent. Tattoos are a great way to show off these Aquarian traits. The Aquarius Zodiac colors are blue and...

10 Best Inspirational Quote Tattoos Tattoos are great because no matter where you go, there they are with you. This make tattoos especially well suited as reminders. Whether it's an image of someone or something, or something a little more direct ... like an inspirational quote tattoo! Inspirational quote tattoos are exactly what the doctor ordered on days when you need...

10 Best Christmas Tattoos The Christmas season brings many things; decorations, get togethers, presents, and of course, Christmas season tattoos! We have put together a list of our Top 10 Best Christmas Tattoos. These Christmas tattoos are inspired by all of your favorite things about the Christmas Season. They will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit, and...

Mr. Inkwells Tattoos, and Tattoo Shops Throughout Southern California are closed due to California's new Regional Stay At Home Order  . This order will remain in effect for 3 weeks and, after that period, will be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly basis after the initial 3 week period....

Friday The 13th Tattoo Deals During Pandemic (COVID 19) Friday The 13th Tattoos will be a little different this year. However, you will still get to celebrate the biggest tattoo holiday and have a great time at Mr. Inkwells tattoo shop. As you may have already guessed, because of the current pandemic we can not have crowds of thousands of...

The Body Part Tattoo Guide: A Comprehensive Guide To Tattoos On Every Part Of Your Body Deciding where to get tattooed is one of the best parts of getting tattooed. Do you want your new tattoo hidden or do you want everyone to see? Is your pain tolerance very high, or is it very low? These questions and many more...

Halloween Flash Tattoos, And Free Tarot Card Readings With Every Tattoo .... Happy Halloween! We are celebrating everyones favorite holiday (Halloween) all month long at Mr. Inkwells. We will have new Halloween Tattoo Flash, Free Tarot Card Readings with each tattoo, and Tattoo Specials all month long that are soooo goooood  they are SPOOKY! Check out our Artists Exclusive Halloween...

Orange County California Tattoo Shop Reopening: Phase 2  As Coronavirus cases drop, Tattoo Shops in Orange County are open again.  Here at Mr. Inkwells tattoo shop we are very excited to be able to tattoo everyone again.  The Coronavirus pandemic has been different and confusing for everyone, this goes for the tattoo industry as well. At Mr. Inkwells tattoos our...

Do Tattoo Shops Accept Credit Cards? Plus, The Different Payment Options For Tattoos When people call and book a tattoo appointment they often ask if we accept credit and debit cards. The simple answer is of course, Yes.  But, not only do we accept credit cards, we many options to help make paying for your tattoo as "painless" as possible....

Best Hand and Finger Tattoos: Top 10 Hand and Finger Tattoo Ideas You wave with it, you high five with it, you use it to solidify bonds with others, the humble hand, with it’s faithful allies the fingers. Their importance in our lives is taken for granted. Yet the hands and fingers are still one of the easiest to recognize...

Pet Portrait And Animal Portrait Tattoos: Top 10 Tattoo Ideas Man's best friend isn’t always a dog, it can be any animal. And, a lot of us love animals more than we like most humans. So, it is no wonder people love getting pet and animal portrait tattoos. Whether it is a dog portrait tattoo, a cat portrait tattoo, an...

Numbing Spray and Ointments For Tattoos: Do They Work? Everyone wants tattoos.  But, whether the tattoo is big or small, if you are a tattoo veteran or a rookie, there is one thing that is almost universally a concern ….  How bad is the tattoo going to hurt? Thankfully, tattooing has evolved. This evolution has led to some amazing innovations...

Best Tattoo Shop In California: Why Mr. Inkwells Is The Top Rated Tattoo Shop In California  California is the birthplace of tattoos in the United States. Southern California to be specific. Sailors, outlaws, and eccentrics, would start a new phenomena on the Pike in Long Beach, CA that would eventually sweep the nation and become almost commonplace. This new phenomena...

Best Small Tattoo Ideas: Top Ideas For Small Tattoos You've heard the saying "Great gifts can come in small packages". Well, the same goes for tattoos, some of the best most meaningful tattoos can be quite small.Small tattoos also have some other advantages too, including: Being easier to hide, not taking as long to get, and being able to get tattooed...

Best Dad Tattoos: Top 10 Tattoo Ideas For Dad Are you a Dad who wants a new tattoo, and doesn't know what to get? Maybe, you are a kid who wants to get a tattoo for their Father?  Either way, this list is for you .... We have compiled a list the Top 10 Tattoo Ideas for Dads. The list...

Top 10 TV Character Tattoos: The Best Tattoos From TV Shows If you love tattoos and TV shows then this is the list for you. Tattooed TV characters are becoming more common as tattoos become more accepted. Which means we get better and more authentic tattoos on the TV shows we watch. This list of the best tattoos from TV shows...

Are Tattoos Safe? The Definitive Guide To Tattoo Safety Getting a tattoo is like getting a surgery.  That means for a tattoo to be safe there needs to be a surgical level of cleanliness. This also means, just like a surgeon, your tattoo artist needs to not only be trained for the precision required in tattooing, but also be trained in...

Coronavirus Tattoo Shop Reopening Plan: Phased COVID19 Tattoo Shop Opening *(Update, as of Sept. 9th we are in Phase 2 of the Tattoo Shop Reopening Plan) **(Update, as of Nov. 16th we have dialed back to Phase 1 of our Tattoo Shop Reopening Plan) ****(Update, as of Dec. 6th we are closed due to the new California Stay at Home Order...

Best Mom Tattoos: Top 10 Tattoo Ideas For Mom Do want to show your love for your Mom with a tattoo?  Or, are you a Mom who wants a tattoo to show your love for your children? Whatever category you fall into, we know when you are looking for a new tattoo some inspiration always helps. That is why we...

How To Become A Tattoo Artist: The 5 Step Guide The life of a Tattoo Artist is pretty great. They get paid (pretty well) to create amazing artwork for a living, they get to dress how they want at work, and more important than all, they get to do what they love for a living. People from all walks of...

Military Tattoo Deals You do a lot for our country, and as a small thank you Mr. Inkwells gives our Military and Service Members 10% off all tattoos. This tattoo deal doesn’t only last a day, this Military tattoo deal is everyday at Mr. Inkwells tattoo shop. We also give current and former service members an extra 5% off tattoo...

When Are Tattoos Fully Healed: The 5 Step Guide You recently got a new tattoo. It looks awesome and you want to go to the beach to show it off. You put on your bathing suit and jump in the car. You catch a glimpse of your new tattoo in the rearview mirror when you are backing out. Then, you...

COVID 19 Tattoos: The Best Coronavirus Tattoos The Coronavirus (COVID 19) Pandemic is a serious time. And, in serious times we all need a little break. That is why we are trying to lift your sprits with a bit of fun. And what can be more fun than tattoo lists? For your enjoyment we have put together a list of the...

When Are Tattoo Shops Going To Open Again? And What To Do While You Wait .... You are bored at home. You finally have the free time to let your creativity loose. Then, it hits you… You have a great idea for a new tattoo! Then, you realize that tattoo shops are classified as “non-essential businesses” . That means your...

Tattoos, The Best Thing Money Can Buy   What is the best thing money can buy? This question has many answers. A multitude of different things flood your mind when you hear the question. And, depending on who you are, you may think you know the exact thing. I also believe I have the “right” answer. And that answer is...