Tattoo Glide

You know what happens when a tube starts acting up mid-session. The client’s sitting there, you’re halfway through a piece, and suddenly you’re dealing with inconsistent flow or residue buildup. It’s not always the tube. Sometimes it’s the glide. Petroleum-based products have dominated the professional tattoo supply market for years. They’re cheap, readily available, and “everybody uses them.” But working artists are starting to ask: what’s the real cost? Let’s talk about the hidden costs petroleum-based glides carry—and why more Central PA artists are making the switch to natural alternatives. ...