How to Prepare For Getting a Tattoo or Piercing Q&A in the Kitchen EP 02

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 5, Episode 02, Jack Lowe, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Tattoo & Piercing Trends, Should You Follow Them?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 5, Episode 01, Jack Lowe, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Taking a Tattoo or Piercing to the Next Level.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 27, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Prolonging the Life of Your Tattoos & Piercings.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 26, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss TattooGate the $2600 Tattoo Scam,.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 25, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo answer the question,  Tattoo & Piercing Projects, How Long Do They Take?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 24, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo answer the question,  Not Happy with Your Tattoo or Piercing, How to Talk to Your Artist?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 22, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo answer the question,  Are Tattooing & Piercing Still Cool?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 21, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Tattooing & Piercing Schools and how they differ from an apprenticeship. This is part 2 and part 1 will be released on Sunday, April 2nd.

To watch Part 1 - https://youtu.be/WdHvj0P7Qpo

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 21, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Tattooing & Piercing Schools and how they differ from an apprenticeship. This is part 1 and part 2 will be released on Sunday, April 2nd.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 18, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss haggling & bartering for tattoos or piercings.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 17, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Patenting Tattoos & Piercings.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 16, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss Jobs, Hobbies & Lifestyles that can damage Tattoos & Piercings.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 15, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, Shannon, and DaVo wrap up 2022 and talk about future plans for 2023. It's the 2022 Holiday Episode.

Premier Sunday December 25th, 2022 at 2 pm CST

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 12, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St. John, Brent Starr, and DaVo answer the question, How to be a better tattoo or piercing client?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 13, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo answer questions submitted by our YouTube viewers about tattooing different skin types and deposits.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 12, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo answer questions submitted by our YouTube viewers about lightening tattoos and how tattoos are affected by weight gain and loss.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 10, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr discuss how getting a tattoo or piercing will improve your self-esteem and self-worth.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or email davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 9, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr talk about how to get a cheap tattoo or piercing. They also discuss what goes into pricing tattoos and piercing and the cost involved.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooists and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 6, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr talk about what you should do if you get a bad tattoo or piercing.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 6, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr discuss if it is safe to get a tattoo or a piercing. What should you look for and consider before getting some new body art?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 5, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr discuss every part of the body and how painful it is to get tattooed in that area. This is Part 2 to watch or listen to part 1:

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 4, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr discuss every part of the body and how painful it is to get tattooed in that area. This is Part 1 and the second half should be released on July 3rd, 2022.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 2, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr answer a question asked by a viewer Annoying Fan. Who asked, "How long does the Tattoo have to "age" before y'all can cover it up with another tattoo? Or modify/fix the tattoo?"

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 2, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr discuss and predict the future of Body Piercing & Tattooing.

Premiers on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at 2 pm CST

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 4, Episode 1, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr discuss if there is such a thing as a simple tattoo.

Premiers on Sunday May 1st, 2022 at 2pm CST

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 27, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, and Brent Starr tell stories about the worst Tattoo and piercing advice they have ever heard.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 26, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, Brent Starr debate the Pros and Cons of Piercing and Tattooing minors.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 25, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, Brent Starr debate the Pros and Cons of Getting a Tattoo on your face.

Sorry about the audio quality of the episode. Someone, that could be named DaVo, forgot to format the memory card in the Zoom PodTrak 8. We felt that the conversation was too good not to share and someone has added formating to his pre-production list.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 23, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, DaVo, Brent Starr answer random questions from the Tattooing & Piercing Reddit. This is part 2.

Sorry about the audio quality of the episode. Someone, that could be named DaVo, forgot to format the memory card in the Zoom PodTrak 8. We felt that the conversation was too good not to share and someone has added formating to his pre-production list.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 21, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo talk about what they wish their clients would stop doing.

Sorry about the audio quality of the episode. Someone, that could be named DaVo, forgot to format the memory card in the Zoom PodTrak 8. We felt that the conversation was too good not to share and someone has added formating to his pre-production list.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 20, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo talk about some of the most interesting Tattoos that Jack and Jimmy have done.

Sorry about the audio quality of the episode. Someone, that could be named DaVo, forgot to format the memory card in the Zoom PodTrak 8. We felt that the conversation was too good not to share and someone has added formating to his pre-production list.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 19, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, Brent Starr, and DaVo talk about how Tattooing & Piercing changed their lives.

Sorry about the audio quality of the episode. Someone, that could be named DaVo, forgot to format the memory card in the Zoom PodTrak 8. We felt that the conversation was too good not to share and someone has added formating to his pre-production list.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 17, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, Brent Starr, and DaVo talk about how being a Tattoo or Piercing Artist has affected their relationships.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 17, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, Brent Starr, and DaVo give advice on what you should bring to a Tattoo or Piercing Appointment.

Premiering on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at 2 pm CST

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 16, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, Brent Starr, and DaVo talk about how to communicate with your artist about your Tattoo or Piercing.

Premiering on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 at 2 pm CST

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 15, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, Brent Starr, and DaVo answer the question, Why aren't Tattoo and Piercing deposits refundable?

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 14, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, Brent Starr, and DaVo discuss if the uses of image editing programs and filters are misrepresenting the artist's abilities.

Premiers at 2 pm CST on August 29th, 2021

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 13, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss preparing for and bringing to a Tattoo Consultation. Also, DaVo talks about piercing consultation.

Premiers at 6 pm CST on August 8th, 2021

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 12, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo talk about how tattoos, piercings, and other body art are perceived by the general public.

Premiers at 2 pm CST on July 25th, 2021

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 11, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss some of the past tattoo and piercing trends they would like to see come back. Including Taz, Ass Antlers, Navel, and Tongue Piercings.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 9, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss many of the most common urban legends and myths relating to Tattooing and Body Piercing. 

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 8, Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss getting your first tattoo or piercing. Including suggestions and advice to make the experience more enjoyable.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 7, Michelle Balhan of Velvet Lotus( http://www.velvetlotustattoo.com/ ), Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss Things you don't want to hear in a Tattoo or Piercing Studio.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 6, Michelle Balhan of Velvet Lotus( http://www.velvetlotustattoo.com/ ), Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss Tattoo Conventions and share their own experiences and make suggestions for those that are thinking about attending one.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 3, Episode 5, Michelle Balhan of Velvet Lotus( http://www.velvetlotustattoo.com/ ), Jack Lowe, Jimmy St John, and DaVo talk about Collatorating on Body Art. The discussion includes talking about working on a tattoo at the same time, adding to existing tattoos and piercings and whether or not it is OK for an artist to finish another artist's work.

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 2, Episode 17, with Jack Lowe, Westley Dickerson, Jimmy St John, and DaVo, answer another question submitted by our viewers, 

Tin Minute Book Review Asked:

"Here's something I've been wondering: if you have 3 friends who are ALL great tattoo artists, how do you choose which one you let tattoo you? "

Premiers on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 at 5pm

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 2, Episode 8, with Jack Lowe, Westley Dickerson, Jimmy St John, and DaVo is the third speed round edition. We cover 4 questions in this one including: Are White Tattoos a Bad Idea? What if I pass out? Will you make fun of me if I'm a wimp? and What's your favorite Tattoo and Piercing?

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 2, Episode 7, Jack Lowe, Westley Dickerson, Jimmy St John, and DaVo discuss When You Shouldn't Get Tattooed or Pierced. This episode covers the most common reasons that you may want to delay getting body art like a new tattoo or new piercing.

Premieres at 5pm Sunday Jan. 12th, 2019

In Q&A in the Kitchen Season 2, Episode 6, we come back after a long break for the holidays and discuss whether an artist will finish a tattoo started by another tattoo artist. 

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 27 - Payment Speed Round - Cash or Credit, Tipping, Name Dropping & Discounts. Jack, Westley, and DaVo discuss paying for Tattoos and Piercings. What the method of payment they prefer, should you tip and how much, if you mention a friend of the artist will you get a discount and Military and other discounts.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 26 - Tattoo & Piercing Bad Ideas. Jack, Westley, and DaVo discuss some of the most common mistakes people make when they are getting pierced or tattooed. Includes advice on choosing an artist, Tattoo designs and piercings.

Q&A in the Kitchen is a series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 25 - Black Light, Metalic and Glitter Tattoos. Jack Lowe, Westley Dickerson, and DaVo talk about Black Light Tattoos and other specialty tattoo inks. The discussion involves how effective Black Light tattoos are, and the fact that you can't add metals or glitter to tattoos.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 18 - The Third episode of Three with our special guest Tattoo Artist Sherry Sears of Creative Images in Des Moines, Iowa. Sherry has been a tattoo artist since the 1980s and the discussion covers how Tattooing and the Body Art Industry has changed over the past four decades. In this Episode, we talk about getting started in the Tattoo and Body Piercing Industry. 

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 11 - Can I get a Tattoo or Piercing that No One Else Has? Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss whether or not it is possible to get a piercing or tattoo that no one else has. In this in-depth discuss they talk about how tattooing and piercing are inspired by those artists that came before them and about what inspires them in creating a new design or when piercing.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 10 - Why do I need to pay a Deposit for Tattoo or Piercing Appointments? Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss why Tattoo and Piercing Artist require that you make a deposit when you set up an appointment. 

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 9 - Which Aftercare to Use for a Tattoo or Piercing? Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss what you should do if you get new or conflicting aftercare instructions. What you should consider if you have had success with a healing program you have used in the past and some of the thinking behind care instructions.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 8 - How to Pick an Artist and Studio for a Tattoo or Piercing. Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss what you should look for when choosing a Tattoo Artist or Piercer and Studio. They cover everything from what to look for in their portfolios to their professionalism to the state and over all feel of the studio. 

Premieres Sunday, December 16th at 5 pm CST.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 7 - Changing a Tattoo Design, How Much Notice is Needed? Jack, Westley, and DaVo discuss how much time is needed to change a tattoo design and what goes into designing a custom tattoo. 

Q&A in the Kitchen is series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

Premieres Sunday, December 2nd at 5 pm CST.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 6 - What is the Best Season to Get a Tattoo or Pierced? Jack, Westley, and DaVo discuss when it is best to get a new tattoo or piercing and when to avoid it and what you should consider when planning on getting one including upcoming vacations, work, and season.

Premieres Sunday, November 18th at 5 pm CST.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 5 - Can An Artist Pick a Tattoo or Piercing For Me? Jack, Westley and DaVo discuss whether or not you can just walk into a studio and tell an artist to either design a tattoo or pick a body piercing to get. Part of the discussion goes into how both a tattoo design and choice of having a type of piercing is a very individual and personal decision. One that should be tailored to the person and that it often will require a great deal of input from the person getting the tattoo or piercing.

Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 4 - Tattoo Stencils and Piercing Marking, What you should look for? Jack, Westley and DaVo discuss what you should look for after the Tattooist has put the tattoo stencil on or when the piercer shows you the piercing marks.

Q&A in the Kitchen is series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.

In the Second episode of this new series on the Axiom and Skin Kitchen's YouTube channel. In this Episode Jack, Westley and DaVo Cover the Question, "How to Prepare to get a Tattoo or Piercing?" 

The first episode for the Axiom and Skin Kitchen's YouTube channel. Q&A In The Kitchen covering if Piercings and Tattoos hurt and hints on dealing with the experience.