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Illustrated tattoo artist at Nick Young Tattoos holds a “Resources” sheet at his station, highlighting tattoo studios as suicide-prevention support touchpoints.
Ink That Talks Back: Why a Kansas City Chair Can Matter More Than You Think
Tattoos aren’t just art, they’re long conversations. A 2024 study led by Dr. Sara A. Kohlbeck shows tattoo artists often become first listeners when clients hint at crisis, putting studios... Read more...
Curso de tatuaje en Kansas City. Aprende a tatuar desde casa y obtén tu licencia de tatuador en Missouri. Programa híbrido con formación online y prácticas en estudio. Aprende a tatuar en Kansas City nunca ha sido más fácil.
✨ ¡Nunca ha sido más fácil comenzar a tatuar en Kansas City!
✍️ ¿Quieres aprender a tatuar en Kansas City?  Ahora es más fácil que nunca. Empieza desde casa, termina en el estudio, y obtén tu licencia oficial en Missouri. ¡Te ayudamos... Read more...
Blog graphic with bold text reading ‘I said Tattoo Gun & THEY LOST THEIR MINDS OVER IT!’ featuring a tattoo machine and an illustrated shocked face holding its head.
I Said “Tattoo Gun” and They Lost Their Minds Over It!
Call it a tattoo gun and some artists act like you just cursed their ancestors. Here’s why the word stirs up so much drama, what actually matters in tattooing, and... Read more...
We Found the Spot: Nick Young Tattoos Is Getting a Home Base
We locked in our Kansas City studio. Services launch soon, and we’re currently contacting everyone who submitted intent to pursue tattoo/piercing licenses. Read more...
Tattoo Shop Denials: The Landlord’s Game of "No"
To all my loyal clients and incredible apprentices: I know you’re all eager to get back to creating and collecting art. Thank you for your patience. There are plenty of "right now" options available, but that's not what we're aiming for. We're not looking for a temporary fix; we're looking for our forever home. We’re in this for the long haul, for longevity, for a studio we can build and call our own for the next 10 years. Trust me, it's worth the wait. Read more...