The Gilded Needle . 10/12/25 The Gilded Needle . 10/12/25

Flash Sale Days at The Gilded Needle: How to Snag a Spot, What to Expect, and Why They’re So Fun!

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The Gilded Needle . 10/5/25 The Gilded Needle . 10/5/25

Tattoo Prep for Sensitive Skin & Autoimmune Folks: Our Studio’s Gentle, Thoughtful Approach

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The Gilded Needle . 9/28/25 The Gilded Needle . 9/28/25

Cover-Ups & Reworks in Asheville: Turning Old Ink into New Art

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The Gilded Needle . 9/21/25 The Gilded Needle . 9/21/25

Darian Michels Wins Best of Show in Our Hometown: Our 2025 Villain Arts Asheville Tattoo Festival Experience

Photograph of the full color realism leg tattoo that Darian Michels applied onto Ren to bring home Best of Show for the 2025 Villain Arts Asheville Tattoo Festival.

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The Gilded Needle . 9/14/25 The Gilded Needle . 9/14/25

The Meaning Behind Botanical Tattoos: Flowers are Forever

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The Gilded Needle . 9/7/25 The Gilded Needle . 9/7/25

Your Complete Guide to Getting a Tattoo in Asheville, NC: Mountain Views & Fresh Tattoos

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The Gilded Needle . 8/31/25 The Gilded Needle . 8/31/25

Micro Realism Tattoos: Tiny Details, Big Impact

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The Gilded Needle . 8/24/25 The Gilded Needle . 8/24/25

Large-Scale Realism Tattoos: Tattoos that Feel Larger than Life

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The Gilded Needle . 8/17/25 The Gilded Needle . 8/17/25

Watercolor Tattoos in Asheville: The Dreamy Art Style with a Splash of Life

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The Gilded Needle . 8/10/25 The Gilded Needle . 8/10/25

How to Book With Us—Everything You Need to Know Before You Slide Into Our DMs (& Please Keep it Classy)

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The Gilded Needle . 8/3/25 The Gilded Needle . 8/3/25

Convention Ink—Everything You Need to Know About Getting Tattooed at a Flash Event or as a Walk-Up at a Convention

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The Gilded Needle . 7/27/25 The Gilded Needle . 7/27/25

More Than Ink—How Tattooing Can Be a Healing Ritual

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The Gilded Needle . 7/20/25 The Gilded Needle . 7/20/25

Why Your Tattoo Artist Might Say No (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

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The Gilded Needle . 7/12/25 The Gilded Needle . 7/12/25

Scandalous, Spicy & Surprisingly Common—The Taboo Questions Tattoo Artists Get Asked

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The Gilded Needle . 7/5/25 The Gilded Needle . 7/5/25

Do You Actually Like Tattooing Me? (And Other Vulnerably Beautiful Questions About Trust and Boundaries)

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The Gilded Needle . 6/28/25 The Gilded Needle . 6/28/25

Tipping, Timing, and Tag-Alongs—Tattoo Etiquette Without the Awkward

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The Gilded Needle . 6/21/25 The Gilded Needle . 6/21/25

Am I Being Annoying? (Spoiler: You're Not)

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The Gilded Needle . 6/14/25 The Gilded Needle . 6/14/25

Is That Normal or Should I Panic Immediately? How to Tell if Your Tattoo is Infected, What to Do, and When to Panic (Spoiler: Don’t Panic)

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The Gilded Needle . 6/7/25 The Gilded Needle . 6/7/25

Analysis Paralysis? What to Do Before Sticking Something Permanent on You

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The Gilded Needle . 5/31/25 The Gilded Needle . 5/31/25

What to Discuss with Your Tattoo Artist Before You DTR

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