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Guides, tips and stories from the world of tattooing.
Tattoo Healing While Travelling: A Practical Guide for Tourists
Got a tattoo while travelling? Here is how to protect your new ink through flights, sun exposure, hotel life, and a full tourist schedule — without ruining the healing.
19 Jun 2025
5 min
English-Speaking Tattoo Artists in Istanbul: What Tourists Need to Know
Can you get a great tattoo in Istanbul without speaking Turkish? Yes — here is how to find English-speaking artists and communicate your vision clearly.
18 Jun 2025
4 min
Tattoo Prices in Istanbul 2025: What Tourists Can Expect to Pay
How do Istanbul tattoo prices compare to Europe and the US? A transparent guide to what tourists can expect to pay in euros and dollars, and what determines the cost.
17 Jun 2025
5 min
Getting a Tattoo in Istanbul as a Tourist: Complete Guide
Everything tourists need to know about getting tattooed in Istanbul — finding a reputable studio, booking ahead, what to expect, and how to care for your new tattoo while travelling.
15 Jun 2025
6 min
Best Tattoo Artists in Istanbul: The International Guide
Istanbul is home to internationally recognised tattoo artists. A comprehensive guide for foreign visitors and tattoo enthusiasts.
14 Jun 2025
5 min
Does a Tattoo Hurt? The Least and Most Painful Spots on the Body
The question everyone wonders about: how much does a tattoo hurt? The least and most painful spots on the body, ways to reduce pain, and what to realistically expect.
13 Jun 2025
4 min
Anime Tattoo Istanbul: From Japanese Animation to Skin
Anime tattoos are one of the fastest-growing trends of recent years. From Naruto to Attack on Titan, Ghibli to Demon Slayer — a guide to anime tattoos in Istanbul and Kadıköy.
12 Jun 2025
4 min
Cover-Up Tattoo: Refresh Your Old Tattoo in Kadıköy Istanbul
Do you have a tattoo you regret or that has faded? A cover-up tattoo can transform your old work into a completely new piece of art. What you need to know about cover-ups in Istanbul.
10 Jun 2025
4 min
Full Sleeve Tattoo: The Complete Guide to Sleeve Tattoos in Istanbul
A full sleeve tattoo is one of the most impressive and long-term tattoo projects. Everything you need to know about planning, choosing an artist, number of sessions, and budget.
8 Jun 2025
5 min
What Is Fine Line Tattooing? The Art of Fine Line in Istanbul
Fine line tattoos are one of the most popular trends of recent years. Created with thin, precise lines, these pieces can be both minimal and highly detailed. The best fine line artists in Istanbul and the key points of this style.
5 Jun 2025
4 min
Istanbul Tattoo Prices 2025: How Much Should You Budget?
How are tattoo prices determined in Istanbul and Kadıköy? Price ranges by size, style and artist experience, and a guide to realistic budget planning.
3 Jun 2025
4 min
How to Choose a Tattoo Studio in Istanbul: Kadıköy and Beyond
Istanbul has hundreds of tattoo studios. What should you look for to find the right one? Why Kadıköy became the hub, and the criteria that separate great studios from the rest.
1 Jun 2025
5 min
Blackwork Tattoo Istanbul: The Art of Bold Black Ink
Blackwork is one of the most powerful and timeless styles in tattoo art. Dense black ink in geometric patterns and organic forms — a guide to blackwork in Istanbul.
30 May 2025
3 min
Portrait Tattoo Istanbul: The Art of Face and Human Portraits
Portrait tattooing is one of the most technically demanding and impressive branches of tattoo art. What you need to know before getting a portrait tattoo in Istanbul and Kadıköy.
28 May 2025
4 min
Travelling to Istanbul for a Tattoo: The Complete Planning Guide
People travel to Istanbul from all over the world for tattoos. If you're thinking about planning a trip, this guide is for you.
22 May 2025
5 min
Why Kadıköy Became Istanbul's Tattoo Capital
This neighbourhood on Istanbul's Asian side has become the heart of tattoo art in the past decade. What's behind this transformation?
20 May 2025
5 min
How to Care for Your Piercing: The Complete Guide
Piercing aftercare is simpler than you think — but a few critical rules must be followed. The complete guide to speeding up healing and avoiding problems.
15 May 2025
3 min
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting a Piercing
Which piercing is right for you? A comprehensive guide on healing times, jewellery choice, and choosing a studio.
8 May 2025
4 min
Ozan Bağcık: The Artist Who Pushes the Limits of Detail
With 3 international awards, Ozan Bağcık transforms fine detail into an artistic obsession through his hyper-realistic tattoos.
5 May 2025
3 min
Barış Atilla: When Portraits Come to Life on Skin
A look into the world of hyper-realistic colour portraits with 4x international award-winning tattoo artist Barış Atilla.
1 May 2025
4 min
Berkay Uzun: Colour, Motion and Story
Ink People's resident artist Berkay Uzun is a portrait master known for vivid colours and anime-inspired work.
25 Apr 2025
4 min
Alev Sarı: Storytelling Art on Skin
Alev Sarı's whimsical and illustrative tattoos blend fine art sensibility with bold, imaginative design.
18 Apr 2025
3 min
How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo
The first few weeks after getting tattooed determine how your design will look for life. Here is everything you need to know.
10 Apr 2025
4 min
What to Know Before Getting a Tattoo in Istanbul
Istanbul's tattoo scene has grown remarkably in recent years. Read this guide to find the right studio, understand the booking process, and know what to expect.
20 Mar 2025
5 min
What Is Realism Tattooing — And Why Is It So Difficult?
How are tattoos made to look like photographs? The technical challenges of realism and how Ink People artists approach the style.
5 Mar 2025
3 min
Getting Your First Tattoo: Where Do You Even Start?
An honest and practical guide covering everything from the first decision to appointment day.
14 Feb 2025
4 min
Colour or Black & Grey? How to Choose Your Tattoo Style
We get this question a lot. An honest guide on the pros and cons of each style and when one works better than the other.
28 Jan 2025
3 min