Tattoo Blog | Chronic Ink
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The History of Japanese Irizumi
Irizumi is the Japanese word for tattoo. It has taken centuries, but Japanese body art has grown and developed into a very distinct style. It is said that Japanese tattooing...
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Visual Tattoo Pain Chart - Do tattoos Hurt?
Do tattoos Hurt? One of the most common questions that we get here at Chronic Ink is “Do tattoos Hurt?”. Now the short answer yes - tattoos do...
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Ink Goes Chronic | Cannabis Tattoos
Last Wednesday, Canada federally legalized cannabis. In Toronto & Vancouver, people had (very mellow) celebrations across the city. Regardless of whether you’re pro or anti-legalization, it’s undeniably a big deal...
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The Best Beach-Ready Piercings for the Summer
The sun is finally out, and Toronto & Vancouver it looks like winter has come to a close. With the last snowfall of spring (knock on wood!) out of the...
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Best Tattoo Artists in Toronto & Vancouver
“To do the best tattoo Toronto, Vancouver, and the the world have seen.” Chronic Ink started out with this one goal in mind. A decade later,...
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The Curated Ear
Those who listen to the latest piercing news and trends in Toronto & Vancouver will have heard an earful about the curated ear recently. Those who have looked into it...
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How to stretch your ear piercings
Whether you’re looking to stretch your ear piercings to fit a specific piece of jewellery, or you want a stretch that would make the Maasai peoples of Kenya proud -...
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7 Incredible Scientific Health Benefits of Tattoos
Health & safety are always concerns to prioritize when getting a tattoo. That’s why we have the health department inspect our studio every year, as well as only buying...
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The Future of Tattoos, What’s Coming Next?
For years we have been hearing all sorts of promises about futuristic tattoos that are right around the corner. It’s the start of a new year, and it seems like...
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Chronic Ink’s Tattoos - 2017 Year In Review
A look back at some of the most popular styles, stories, and trends in the tattoos of 2017. 2016 was a fun year for Chronic Ink. We moved to a...
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Help - My Child Wants A Tattoo!
For many parents, this is a crisis moment. And the knee jerk reaction is usually negative. My child wants a tattoo? No, not my baby! It’s okay to have concerns....
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The Best Advice for Getting Your First Tattoo
You’ve always thought about getting inked and you think you’re finally ready to get your first tattoo. It’s exciting - we know. We also know you likely have a lot...