TL;DR on TikTok, how a Pay What You Can tattoo work: [link coming] “Wait, so I can really pay whatever I want for a tattoo?” We hear this almost every day, usually from someone standing at our front desk, waiting for the catch. Here’s the honest answer: there isn’t one. Getting a Pay What You […]

TL;DR on TikTok, what’s included in a facial here: LINK If you’ve ever tried to book a facial, you know the menu. Ten services, each one word different from the next, and somehow you’re supposed to know which one your skin needs, or what’s actually included in the facial itself. Hydrating, brightening, clarifying, signature, deluxe. […]

TL;DR on TikTok. “Why is Inkvictus so political? Can’t you just do tattoos?” We hear some version of this all the time, usually from someone who believes a business should stay politically neutral. Here’s the honest answer: everything is political. Literally everything, especially right now. The real question isn’t whether a business is political. It’s […]

TL;DR: Tiktok Video In North Carolina, the law asks almost nothing of a piercer. Every safety standard you’ll find at Inkvictus is one we chose to hold ourselves to, and we’ve chosen to build them on APP standards without paying for the APP logo. Here’s why. The bar is lower than you think When we […]

TL;DR: Tiktok Video If you’ve ever finished a tattoo, walked up to the counter, and felt your stomach drop a little when the payment screen asked how much you’d like to tip, you’re not alone. Most guides on how much to tip your tattoo artist will hand you a percentage. I want to give you […]

TL;DR: Tiktok Video Most guides hand you a neat list of questions to ask a tattoo artist. I want to be honest with you first: it’s unfair to expect clients to know what to ask. Most people who walk into a studio are nervous. Many have never done this before. You don’t know what you […]

Advice from a studio owner who has seen the best and worst of this industry, including inside her own walls. I’ve been on every side of this question. I’ve walked into shops as a ~very~ nervous client, as an artist looking for a place to work, and now as the owner of Inkvictus Studios in […]

If you have searched for “lash lift near me” or “best lash lift in Raleigh,” you have probably noticed a newer term popping up: the Korean lash lift. At Inkvictus, it is the only lash lift technique we offer, and clients often ask us why. Here is a full breakdown of the technique and why […]

“Wait, how much does an areola restoration tattoo cost?” Here’s the honest answer: $0. Always. It’s not a sliding scale, not a discount, and not based on your income or your insurance. Areola restoration at Inkvictus Studios in Raleigh is free for every person, every time. No insurance verification. No hoops or shame. If surgery […]

This professional piercing guide covers what to look for in a studio, healing expectations, jewelry quality, and aftercare basics so you can book with confidence. Getting a piercing can feel exciting, grounding, and a little vulnerable all at once. Whether it’s your first piercing or your fifteenth, knowing what to expect — and choosing the […]