The Hurt Locker Archives

August 16, 2019October 28, 2019

This Is the Least Painful Place to Get a Stick and Poke Tattoo

If you’re thinking about a hand poked piece, know the pain factor first.

August 7, 2019October 28, 2019

Getting tattooed hurts, but these tips can help ease the pain.

July 15, 2019February 28, 2020

“I wouldn’t call it a 10 on the pain scale, but it was definitely the most uncomfortable tattoo I’ve ever had.”

June 25, 2019October 28, 2019

And what can you do to make the pain more bearable?

May 21, 2019October 28, 2019

It’s complex, but we’ve got you covered.

April 26, 2019October 28, 2019

Individual pain tolerance plays a big part.

April 19, 2019January 31, 2020

The calf is one of the less painful spots to get a tattoo—but that isn’t without caveats.

April 16, 2019October 28, 2019

A chest piece can look pretty sweet, but is it worth the pain?

March 26, 2019October 28, 2019

“Everyone has a different genetic threshold for pain.”

March 19, 2019October 28, 2019

Ankle tattoos are cool, but how much do they hurt?