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I know it can be hard to shop for the people in your life. I would argue that that goes double when trying to buy gifts for tattoo lovers and aficionados. Hell, my wife is constantly saying that she has no idea what to get me.
This got me thinking. Gifts for travel lovers are fairly simple, but what about gifts for tattoo lovers? So I got to looking for gifts that I would like and that I believe other tattoo lovers would too.
I came up with these 7 gifts for tattoo lovers.
7. Sailor Jerry Tattoo Flash Posters
Norman Collins, AKA Sailor Jerry, is attributed as the godfather of American Tattooing. Chances are whenever you think of the American Traditional tattoo style you are thinking of something that either he would have done or was inspired by his work.
If the tattoo lover in your life likes posters this may be an excellent choice. It’s got a bunch of history to it and even if that doesn’t matter to them it’s still incredibly cool. If your tattoo lover isn’t a big poster person consider getting a cheap plastic frame. The Sailor Jerry Flash Poster is a classic.
6. Vintage Tattoo Flash Book, World Atlas of Tattoo, or Another Tattoo Book
There are so many cool tattoos in the world. Some are new, some old, others have yet to be appreciated. Yet for all tattoo lovers, one thing rings true. Looking at cool or unique tattoos is awesome!
So with that in mind, you can’t really go wrong with this as a cheap, but awesome gift for tattoo lovers. There are so many options with this one! From flash books to tattoos from all over the world (I’m partial to World Atlas of Tattoo) to books on tattoo history. There are even some really cool colouring books for the artists out there.
If all else fails a subscription to Inked magazine is the gift that keeps on giving for tattoo lovers everywhere.
5. Tattoo Sunscreen
One of the most unfortunate things that can happen to a tattoo is fading. One of the biggest contributors to tattoo fading? Sun exposure.
Most people tend to forget this fact and will forego sunscreen despite having their tattoo bared to the world. This makes tattoo sunscreen the perfect gift for tattoo lovers everywhere. Having sunscreen specifically for tattoos will be a constant reminder for them to keep their tattoos, and skin, protected from the sun.
4. Tattoo Safe Sun Tan Lotion
Some people have that need to get the golden brown tan. They will sit for hours under the sun to get that perfect colour. Now sunscreen goes directly against this objective. So how do you get a nice tan while still protecting your gorgeous tattoo? Enter the tattoo tanning lotion.
These tanning lotions are specifically made to protect against fading. They are a bit pricey, but make a great gift for tattoo lovers that love to tan. Plus it gives them the perfect excuse to take off their shirt to show off that new overdone skull on their back.
3. Aftercare Kit
If you’ve read almost any of our tattoo posts then you know how much we stress the importance of aftercare. It’s also something that is so often forgotten.
Help out your tattooed loved ones with a premade aftercare kit so that they are always prepared. Just in case of a last-minute tattoo. You may not understand it, but they definitely will! Tattoo Goo has one on Amazon that is pretty good. Lucky 13’s is absolutely dynamite, but a bit pricier.
2. Classic Tattoo Machine Patent Print (and a Frame)
Before looking into the perfect gifts for tattoo lovers this wasn’t even on my radar. Yet, it is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. There is a tonne of different patents for tattoo guns from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
So get one of these as gifts for the tattoo lovers in your life. Frame it and I assure you they will find it to be one of the coolest things they own. Hell, I would love to have a couple of these in my office. These patents are incredible.
1. A New Tattoo (Obviously!)
I mean how can you go wrong with this? Almost every tattoo lover wants another tattoo and getting one as a gift? It’s the best. Now don’t get me wrong, tattoos can be expensive as f*ck. If you can’t afford a full tattoo then the next best option is to get them a voucher for their favourite tattoo shop.
This is the most perfect gift for tattoo lovers everywhere. Get this for the one in your life and they will be eternally grateful.
In Conclusion:
Getting gifts for tattoo lovers isn’t easy. With the holiday season coming up now is the perfect time to find those perfect gifts. Hopefully this list makes shopping for your tattooed loved ones a lot easier. One more time for those in the back!
7. Sailor Jerry Tattoo Flash Posters
6. Vintage Tattoo Flash Book, World Atlas of Tattoo, or Another Tattoo Book
2. Classic Tattoo Machine Patent Print
Do you have any other suggestions for perfect gifts for tattoo lovers? Let us know in the comment below!
Until next time travel authentically, travel nomadically, and let the world leave its inscriptions on you as you do on it.
