Starting With An Ebay Kit with Nico Negron

Send us Fan MailThis week we  talk with realism tattooer Nico Negron from Northport, New York, about starting tattooing with an eBay kit in 2006, how tattoo culture has changed, and the opening of his new shop, Icon Tattoo.The group reacts to viral tattoo “hot takes,” arguing that “bold will hold” still matters, fine line can last when tattooed correctly, and different styles often attract different clients. They criticize content that glamorizes poor technique, discuss spiritual “energy” claims about tattooing, and debate artist loyalty when working between multiple shopsSupport the show