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Pierce the Noise Blog


Swimming Against the Tide: Why We’re Building an Independent Tattoo Supply Company

Swimming Against the Tide: Why We’re Building an Independent Tattoo Supply Company

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson November 17th, 2025 6 minute read

Features

Traditional Japanese katana and Japanese surgical steel piercing needles share legendary sharpness

Resurrecting the Holy Grail: My Quest to Recreate the Perfect Japanese Surgical Steel Piercing Needles

Ian Bell

Ian Bell October 23rd, 2025 4 minute read

Pro Insights & Innovation

David Tevenal Tattoo Cartridges: Why He Chose XACTneedle™

David Tevenal Tattoo Cartridges: Why He Chose XACTneedle™

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson March 10th, 2026 7 minute read

Announcements

AI for Tattoo Artists: How to Make It Work For You (Not Replace You)

AI for Tattoo Artists: How to Make It Work For You (Not Replace You)

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson February 17th, 2026 13 minute read

Features | Tips

The Case for Uniform Tattoo Licensing Requirements: Why America Needs Consistent Standards in 2026

The Case for Uniform Tattoo Licensing Requirements: Why America Needs Consistent Standards in 2026

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson February 4th, 2026 24 minute read

Safety & Standards

Tattoo Licensing Requirements by State: Complete 2026 Guide

Tattoo Licensing Requirements by State: Complete 2026 Guide

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson February 4th, 2026 12 minute read

Safety & Standards

Field-Tested Tattoo Cartridges: Why Artists Trust XACT in Long Sessions

Field-Tested Tattoo Cartridges: Why Artists Trust XACT in Long Sessions

Tiffer Wright

Tiffer Wright February 2nd, 2026 2 minute read

Pro Insights & Innovation

Needles, Not Noise: Why Tiffer Wright Switched to XACTneedle Cartridges

Needles, Not Noise: Why Tiffer Wright Switched to XACTneedle Cartridges

Tiffer Wright

Tiffer Wright January 19th, 2026 7 minute read

Announcements | Pro Insights & Innovation

private equity tattoo supplies

Private Equity Tattoo Supplies Takeover: It's Already Here - Here's How to Fight Back

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson January 7th, 2026 11 minute read

Features

Arnica for Tattoo Aftercare What Actually Works

Arnica for Tattoo Aftercare: What Actually Works

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson December 10th, 2025 8 minute read

Tips