Category: BLOG

Guide • April 2026 Finger tattoos are everywhere. Scroll through Instagram for thirty seconds and you’ll see rings, initials, tiny symbols, and micro designs wrapped around knuckles and inner fingers. The appeal is obvious — they’re visible, minimal, and undeniably cool. Do we do finger tattoos at XOXO? Yes, we do — but please read Read more

Micro Realism • April 2026 Imagine a tattoo in small size that looks like a photograph. That’s micro realism — one of the most technically demanding styles in tattooing, and one of the most requested at XOXO Tattoo Studio in Dublin. Micro realism tattoos pack incredible photographic detail into a small footprint. Portraits, animals, botanicals, Read more

Black & Grey • April 2026 Black and grey tattoos are one of the most timeless styles in tattooing. No colour, no gimmicks — just ink, skin, and shading. At XOXO Tattoo Studio in Dublin City Centre, black and grey work is one of our most requested styles, and our artists have spent years perfecting Read more

Studio News • 2024 & 2025 Recognised. Twice. Magazink — the international tattoo industry publication run by Ink on Sky — publishes an annual ranking of the best tattoo artists in Ireland. It’s one of the most widely read lists in the European tattoo industry, covering artists from Dublin to Cork alongside similar rankings for Read more

Studio News • August 2025 Hollywood Came to Capel Street When the Irish Independent runs a piece about your studio, you take a moment. When that piece is about a Hollywood actress who booked in, sat in the chair, and walked out with a beautiful fine line tattoo — you take two. In the summer Read more

Careers • April 2026 Looking for a great studio in Dublin? Whether you’re an experienced artist searching for a new home, a talented tattooist relocating to Ireland, or a guest artist looking for a short-term spot — XOXO Tattoo Studio is always open to hearing from skilled artists who share our values. We’re not a Read more

Cover-Ups • April 2026 We’ve all seen one — maybe in the mirror. A tattoo that made sense at 18 but doesn’t at 28. A name that shouldn’t be there anymore. A piece that just didn’t turn out the way you hoped. The good news? You don’t have to live with it. Cover-up tattoos are Read more

Inspiration • March 2026 Small Tattoo Ideas Not every tattoo needs to be a sleeve. Some of the most beautiful, meaningful ink is also the smallest — a tiny floral on the wrist, a single word behind the ear, a delicate symbol on the ankle. Small tattoos are the most popular choice at XOXO, especially Read more

Flash Guide • March 2026 You’ve seen the word “flash” on tattoo studio Instagrams, maybe heard an artist mention it, or spotted a sheet of designs pinned to a studio wall. But if you’re not sure what a flash tattoo actually is or why people love them — this guide is for you. Flash tattoos Read more

Style Guide • March 2026 Fine line tattoos are everywhere right now — and for good reason. Delicate florals, tiny script, minimalist symbols, and detailed micro illustrations that feel effortlessly elegant on the skin. But don’t let the delicate look fool you. Fine line is one of the most technically demanding styles in tattooing, requiring Read more