Whether you're looking for inks with intense saturation, smooth application, or vegan and cruelty-free formulas, this guide will help you find the best colour tattoo inks to suit your preferences!

We’re hitting the road. 2026 is stacked with tattoo conventions, and we’ll be right in the thick of it. If you’re heading to any of the shows below, come say hi, check out what we’re bringing, hang out with the crew, and grab Killer Ink supplies straight from our stand - whether you’re restocking or just want to see things

To help, we've put together some of the most popular aftercare products recommended and used by tattoo artists, so you can find what works best for your setup.

As a beginner, whether you’re starting out on your apprenticeship or you’re a new tattoo artist fresh out of training, you need a tattoo kit that will help you develop your technique, enhance your skills, and give you the confidence to create great tattoos. 

We sat down with Alisia Harker, co-owner of Mischief Tattoo Studio and sponsored artist at Killer Ink, to watch her create a stunning ornamental tattoo.

While most tattoo components are one-use only - unavoidably so, for very important health and safety reasons - there are ways to make your workstation a little better for the environment.

If you’re starting out as a fine line tattoo artist, or you’re an established artist wanting to know more, this blog breaks down everything you need to know.

We had the pleasure of visiting Clarke Dudley at the One22 Tattoo Club in Nuneaton where we watched him create an incredible black and grey surrealism tattoo. 

Understanding how tattoo needles work can help you choose the right setup for your style, whether you’re laying down bold traditional lines, creating smooth black and grey shading, or packing colour efficiently. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about tattoo needles, including taper length, configurations, diameter, needle count, and how each variation affects the final

As regulations continue to evolve, REACH compliance has become an important consideration for tattoo artists in 2026.