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 don’t know, and […]

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 surgery has changed the appearance of your chest, whether from a mastectomy, a lumpectomy, top surgery, or something else entirely, you may already know that tattooing can be part of your path to feeling at home in your body again. What you might not know is that at Inkvictus Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina, […]

Pay What You Can tattoos have become a meaningful part of what we do at Inkvictus Studios. If you have seen our PWYC tattoos mentioned online or heard people talk about them, you might be wondering how it works and what makes it different from a traditional appointment. This guide breaks everything down in a […]

Tattoos don’t always have to be scheduled months in advance. Some of the best stories start with a spontaneous decision to walk into a tattoo shop and leave with something new. At Inkvictus Studios, we offer walk-in tattoos in Raleigh, NC every week — making the experience more accessible than ever with dedicated walk-in tattoo […]

Getting a tattoo isn’t just about choosing artwork—it’s about trusting the person holding the machine and the space where it all happens. And if we’re being honest, not all tattoo shops hold themselves to the same standard of care. At Inkvictus Studios in Raleigh, NC, we believe your safety should never be a question mark. […]

Cosmetic tattoos extend far beyond an aesthetic enhancement; they play a pivotal role in restoring confidence and self-image, which is our top priority. We firmly believe that everyone deserves to feel at ease in their own skin, and we go to great lengths to ensure each client receives an exceptional experience during their appointments. So, who stands to benefit from […]

In our last blog post, we compared the differences between two popular brow services: powder brows and microblading. We determined who is a good candidate for which services to help a client decide what is right for them. Today, we want to talk about protecting that investment – aftercare and why it’s so important! The […]