Toronto shops Ink and Water and Tapestry Collective were both identified for their hostile treatment of racialized and LGBTQ+ apprendices in early 2020, leading to the disbandment of Tapestry Collective.

In the tattooing process, the needle is loaded with ink and injected into the skin, past the epidermis and into the dermis, where the ink is deposited. Some blood vessels are broken in this process, providing a pathway for the ink and any associated metals to enter directly into the bloodstream.

The Miami Ink Tattoo shop was the site of TLC's previous hit show, Miami Ink. While the original shop has since shut its doors, the same tattoo artists are still working together to provide a great tattooing experience, at a new shop just down the road.

The ink is actually in the deeper layer, so once the peeling is done you should see the original color. If you're finding excessive amounts of color coming off as your tattoo heals, it's possible that the ink wasn't deep enough the first time. You may be looking at a touch-up, but those are fairly common.