This Summer’s Must Have Tattoo Gear

Great tattoos begin long before the needle touches skin and continue long after the appointment ends. The products artists choose, from the stencil to the final layer of aftercare, play a bigger role than ever in the overall experience. To celebrate National Tattoo Day, we’ve gathered some of the newest and most innovative products helping artists work smarter, protect their businesses, and deliver better results. Whether you’re upgrading your studio or discovering something new, these are the products that earned the Inked seal of approval.

InkShopGuard: Insurance for Tattoo Studios

InkShopGuard’s specialized insurance protects tattoo shops, artists, and piercers from everyday risks and potential lawsuits. Driven by a passion for ink and a commitment to changing industry stigmas, our program eliminates coverage gaps to ensure you receive the protections you need and deserve. InkShopGuard adapts to your unique risks, so you can focus on what matters most, knowing we’ve got you covered. Get a complimentary quote today!

Purple Stencil: Premium Inkjet Stencils

Tattoo artists need equipment they can count on, not slow them down. Purple Stencil’s lineup of stencil printers, ink, and supplies is designed to deliver sharp & consistent stencils with minimal maintenance – whether you’re working in the shop or at a convention. Powered by TROY Group’s 60 years of expertise in ink & print, Purple Stencil products are designed with tattoo artists in mind. No unclogging tanks or constant troubleshooting, just reliable stencil tools that help you get from design to skin faster, so artists can focus on their craft.

Tattoo Healer: Digital Aftercare Handover

TattooHealer gives artists and studios a new way to deliver their own aftercare instructions through a QR code, giving clients access to reminders, guidance, videos, and healing information in one place. TattooHealer keeps the artist in control of the aftercare advice while helping clients follow it more consistently throughout the healing process. Built by tattoo artists for artists and their clients, TattooHealer combines real studio experience with technology to support better healing after the session.. Tattooing has evolved. Aftercare can too.

Tattoo Goo: Professional Grade Healing Aftercare

Since 1998, Tattoo Goo® has been trusted by tattoo artists who care about quality, consistency, and the craft. Our Pro Process Butter and Pro Foam Soap are made for every step of the tattoo process, from the first stencil to the final wipe. The butter delivers smooth glide while keeping skin hydrated and workable throughout the session. The foam soap gently lifts away excess ink while helping reduce redness and maintain a smooth surface for greater precision and comfort from start to finish. Professional-grade formulas, decades of experience, and products built to keep up with the way you tattoo.

Venue Ink: Tattoo Artist Booking Platform

Venue Ink is a fully customizable booking system that is free for artists; saving them time, money, and stress by reducing the noise in client management. Within minutes, artists can create a page with shoppable flash designs and easily share their booking link/QR code on their social media or studio website. Clients can request custom tattoos, upload references, browse flash, and see clear pricing options without ever needing to download an app. When a new request is received, artists can chat with clients, accept deposits, set reminders, send paperwork, and close out with full payment options – including support for buy-now-pay-later systems like Klarna or Afterpay. It’s a uniquely modular system, designed for and by tattoo artists who know when it comes to booking, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Killer Ink: Premium Ink Cartridges

They are fitted with an internal stabiliser to help your needle stay true. It’s easier than ever to grab a box and go, with colour-coded packaging, and colour-coded backstems so that even on the table they’re easy to identify! And with configurations printed on every cartridge, you’ll never again need to worry about which cartridge is which! The 100% quality guarantee means that every cartridge in the box meets the highest standards. Shop your set today!

RA Cosmetics: All Natural Tattoo Balm

RA Cosmetics is a natural skincare brand redefining tattoo aftercare with balms and gels made for skin, not just ink. Our aloe-infused gel and nourishing balm soothe fresh tattoos, lock in moisture, and help colors stay vibrant as they heal — all with clean, natural ingredients your skin can trust. No harsh chemicals, no guesswork, just gentle care from a brand rooted in nature. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your fifteenth, RA Cosmetics protects your art from day one. This National Tattoo Day, we’re celebrating every story inked into skin.