# Put a Tattoo

> Put a Tattoo is an independent editorial publication about getting tattooed well: design ideas that age gracefully, honest guidance on placement and pain, and aftercare advice grounded in established healing practice. We are not a studio and we don't sell anything — we help you walk into your appointment informed and walk out knowing exactly how to care for new ink.

Put a Tattoo publishes original, long-form guides about tattoo ideas and aftercare. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate.

## First Tattoo Basics

- [How to Choose a Tattoo Artist and Safe Studio](https://putattoo.com/how-to-choose-a-tattoo-artist/): Choose a tattoo artist by matching their healed portfolio to the style you want, then verify the studio follows local licensing rules and uses hygienic…
- [Where Do Tattoos Hurt the Most? Pain Chart by Body Area](https://putattoo.com/tattoo-pain-chart/): Tattoos hurt the most where needles work close to bone, over dense nerve endings, or on thin skin with little padding: the ribs, sternum, spine, armpit,…

## Tattoo Ideas

- [Small Tattoo Ideas That Age Well: Styles, Spots, Sizing](https://putattoo.com/small-tattoo-ideas/): The best small tattoo ideas are simple, personal designs that stay readable as skin ages: single words or dates, animal and botanical silhouettes,…
- [Tattoo Placement Guide: How to Choose the Right Spot](https://putattoo.com/tattoo-placement-guide/): Choose tattoo placement by weighing four factors: visibility (can you cover it when needed), pain (padded, muscular areas like the outer arm and thigh…

## Aftercare & Healing

- [Tattoo Aftercare: Day-by-Day Healing Guide for New Ink](https://putattoo.com/tattoo-aftercare-guide/): Tattoo aftercare is the routine of cleaning, moisturizing, and protecting a new tattoo while the skin heals.

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://putattoo.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://putattoo.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://putattoo.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://putattoo.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://putattoo.com/contact/)