Tattoo care guide
Take off the wrap after two hours, wash with mild antibacterial soap for the first two days, and apply a thin layer of cream three to four times daily. Full aftercare instructions from Kafka INK Prague.
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Piercing care guide
Healing timelines, sterile saline cleaning routines, and practical rules for ear, nose, oral, and body piercings from Kafka INK Prague.
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How to choose your first tattoo style
Comparing realism, blackwork, fine-line, and neo-traditional tattoo styles to help you pick the right aesthetic and artist for your first piece.
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Realism vs blackwork
A technical breakdown of realism and blackwork tattooing: skin demands, execution time, longevity, and how to decide which fits your concept.
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First tattoo appointment
A practical step-by-step walkthrough of your first tattoo appointment: what to eat, stencil placement, session pacing, and aftercare prep.
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Fine line tattoos
Everything you need to know about fine line tattoos: single-needle technique, anatomical placement, and how delicate lines heal over the years.
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Cover-up tattoos
How cover-up tattoos work: assessing ink saturation, designing camouflage compositions, and when laser lightening makes sense before your session.
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Getting tattooed in Prague
A guide for travelers getting tattooed in Prague: booking lead times, realistic pricing, studio hygiene standards, and vacation aftercare.
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Tattoo placement guide
How to choose tattoo placement: workplace visibility, pain variations across anatomical zones, and long-term skin elasticity.
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Tattoo pricing explained
Understanding studio minimums, hourly rates, custom project quotes, and why cheap tattoos cost more in the long run.
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How to find your tattoo artist
How to research tattoo portfolios, evaluate healed work, check specialization, and use the consultation to verify you have the right artist.
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Preparing for a long session
How to prepare physically and mentally for a 4+ hour tattoo sitting: sleep, hydration, nutrition, what to pack, and managing chair pacing.
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Prague souvenir tattoo ideas
Meaningful travel tattoo concepts inspired by Prague: Franz Kafka literary motifs, Old Town Gothic architecture, astronomical clock details, and bohemian symbols.
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Vegan tattoos and EU ink regulations
What makes tattoo ink vegan, how European REACH safety regulations protect your skin, and our strict pigment standards at Kafka INK Prague.
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