Tattoo Truth or Trash: The Unwritten Rules of Tattooing

What’s the truth behind the “rules” of tattooing? In this episode, Jon Mesa, Matt Truiano, G Money, and guest Jeremy Miller (@jeremymillertattoo) break down some of the most common sayings in the tattoo world — from “get your sleeves before your hands” to “black and gray lasts longer than color.”

It’s part myth-busting, part therapy session for tattooers everywhere 😂

We Discuss:
• The truth behind tattoo “rules” and where they come from
• Why social media did change tattooing (for better or worse)
• Apprenticeships vs. tattoo schools — what’s right for the next generation
• The AI tattoo debate — art tool or creativity killer?
• Fine line tattoos: do they actually last?
• Why the underground days of tattooing still hit different

Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 — which tattoo “rules” do you think are trash?

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G Money – @gabetattoos
Jeremy Miller – @jeremymiller

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