St. Louis Tattoo News, Events & Education
Tattoo Pain and Your Period: How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Pain Sensitivity
If you’ve ever felt like your tattoo hurt more than expected, your menstrual cycle could be the reason. Learn how hormone shifts and inflammation make you more sensitive to pain; especially during your period
New Permanent Makeup Services Now Available with Nicole in St. Louis
Check out our permanent makeup and inkless scar revision with Nicole at Alchemy Tattoo Collective in St. Louis. Now booking brows, lip blush, and stretch mark treatments.
Friday the 13th, St. Louis 2025
Mark your calendar for June 13, 2025; St. Louis's favorite Friday the 13th tattoo event is back at Alchemy Tattoo Collective. With flash designs by Kayla Hilzendeger, Lacey Donovan, CJ Oliver, Natalie Schneider, and Damon Hottes, this one-day-only special blends folklore, symbolism, and art for just $130. Spots are limited, so book ahead or come early. Discover the meaning behind the date, browse exclusive designs, and learn more at alchemytattoocollective.com.
Visibility and Community: Pride Stories from Our Tattoo Studio
For Pride Month, Alchemy Tattoo Collective in St. Louis asked queer artists and staff to share personal reflections on identity, safety, and visibility in the tattoo industry. This honest collection of quotes highlights what it means to take up space, feel seen, and build community through tattooing. Read the full feature to hear their unfiltered voices.
Tattoo Pricing in St. Louis: Comprehensive Guide to Costs and Factors
Curious about tattoo pricing in St. Louis? This guide breaks down what tattoos cost, what factors affect pricing, and how to plan your budget.
Tattoo Trend: Postage stamps
Stamp tattoos are the latest trend in fine line ink—small, framed designs that capture memories like a personal collection. Get yours at Alchemy Tattoo Collective, a top tattoo shop in St. Louis.
Not Just luck - The Raffle
Join us this March for 'Not Just Luck: Tattoos for a Cause'—a tattoo event where every design supports justice. From March 8–31, we’ll be offering exclusive flash tattoos with proceeds benefiting the ACLU of Missouri. Get inked, enter our raffle, and make a statement that lasts. Don’t miss our Walk-In Promo Weekend on March 22nd, featuring giveaways, a prize wheel, and extra raffle entries. Ink with purpose—because justice isn’t left to luck.
Not Just luck - tattoos for a cause
Join us this March for 'Not Just Luck: Tattoos for a Cause'—a tattoo event where every design supports justice. From March 8–31, we’ll be offering exclusive flash tattoos with proceeds benefiting the ACLU of Missouri. Get inked, enter our raffle, and make a statement that lasts. Don’t miss our Walk-In Promo Weekend on March 22nd, featuring giveaways, a prize wheel, and extra raffle entries. Ink with purpose—because justice isn’t left to luck.