A Surefire Way To Get A BAD Tattoo

Many people wonder “how can I make sure I end up with a great tattoo?”, and really the answer is pretty simple: Go to a good shop! Actually, let me rephrase that. Go to a GREAT shop. But what defines a GREAT shop? What are some indicators that you’re truly at the right place? Well, […]
Why You Should Wait Till You’re Older

Maybe the most infuriating thing you’ll hear as a young person is “Just wait till you’re older, you’ll change your mind” or even worse, “Its just a phase”. And the more youthful we are, the more desperate we are to show the world who we are. We CRAVE the ability to be ourselves in a […]
How to Get a Great Tattoo

So, you want to get a tattoo? Well, congrats! You’re about to embark on an adventure that will last the rest of your life. It’s not something to take lightly, and there are quite a few things to consider before making the plunge. First off, you’ll need to decide what tattoo you’d like to get. […]
New Year, New Skin

We all know the old adage, “New year, new me”. And while that usually does fall to the wayside by January 5th, that doesn’t mean you can’t begin planning your “new me” now so that you CAN see the changes in you that you’re looking for. Perhaps the easiest way to really see actual, physical […]
Best 5 Tattoo Shops in Virginia Beach

If you’re not from the Virginia Beach Area, you may wonder were you can go to get some amazing fresh ink! Well below we have compiled a list that may help you narrow down your search! Please bear in mind this is only for Virginia Beach, not Norfolk, where you can find amazing shops such […]
Are Tattoo Consultations Free?

If you’re a tattoo virgin, you may feel like you don’t even know where to start! And thats okay, because for many years the stigma behind tattoos made it more difficult to get reliable information. But fear not, I’m here to answer even the smallest questions you might have. Let’s begin at the top with […]
Is a Tattoo Apprenticeship Worth it?

SO. You want to be a tattoo artist. Congratulations, welcome to hell. Just kidding, kind of. In this day and age of wanting to stand out and have a fun and artistic job, the notion of becoming a tattoo artist can seem appealing, but just remember, nothing worth it comes easy. Lets dive into what […]
Convention Tattoos ROCK

Recently, our artists at Inkcredible Tattoo attended the Richmond Tattoo, Art and Music Festival, and happily our artists Jarred Tallon and Burke Long took home 3rd place in Best in Show, and believe you me, the competition was extremely strong. Here’s why I believe if you ever have the chance to do a competition piece […]
Don’t Be Scared of a Big Tattoo

“Nobody likes a size queen” is the old adage. But in the case of tattoos, I’d say that being a size queen is the best thing for the life of your tattoo!! So many times (more than I’d care of count at this point), a potential customer will come in and ask how small can […]
Which Tattoos Have The Longest Life

A question we regularly get asked in our shop is “Will this tattoo look good my whole life?”. And that’s a fair question. Whenever someone is thinking about getting a new tattoo, it’s pretty natural to wonder what it will look like as we get older. While there are a lot of varying factors that […]