Nomi Chi

We tested disposable tattoo pen covers for fit, seal, and tear resistance. Here are the sleeves that keep standard and large machines clean.

Find the best tattoo clip cord covers for your machine type. Avoid covers that are too short or narrow for pen-style machines and battery packs.

Find a mobile, adjustable tattoo tray that stays stable during long sessions — without wobbling or tipping.

Find a tattoo wash bottle that won’t crack, leak, or fail mid-session — without overpaying for marketing hype.

We tested tattoo squeeze bottles for controlled flow, leak resistance, and easy cleaning. Here are the best for green soap, rinse water, and studio use.

Find the tattoo aftercare that actually works for your skin type and healing preferences, from balms to bandages.

We tested tattoo aftercare balms, lotions, and salves to find the ones that hydrate healing ink, calm itch, and keep color fresh.

We tested aftercare balms on fresh and healed ink. Hustle Butter wins on texture and range; here’s what to pick for itch relief, budget, or a travel tin.

Plain petrolatum still beats the pretty balms for fresh ink. Here’s when it doesn’t, and which tattoo balm is worth the upgrade.

We tested eight transparent film bandages for fresh tattoos, from big Saniderm rolls to pre-cut sheets, to find what seals, sticks, and comes off cleanly.