![]() At my confirmation, she got to work.Īs she began inking, I talked to her about her background. She asked me several times if I was happy with everything before I got started, which unfortunately isn’t always the norm with tattoo artists. I gave her the okay, then she transferred the work onto my skin. From there, she showed me the design she had sketched up from my Design Form. She welcomed me to our private booth, which was sectioned off from the rest of the studio. After a thorough overview of what to expect, he passed me on to Naomi, my tattoo artist for the day. Southworth was able to answer all the questions I had, and then some. Even as someone with a few tattoos already, I was very comforted by his attitude. For a first timer, I felt incredibly welcomed. On his left arm, he’s got the logo of the shop proudly displayed. He’s allowed every artist in the new studio to test their skills on his own body. “All Ephemeral!” Southworth’s Ephemeral tattoo, which has already started to fade. And before I could ask, he confirmed my thoughts. The first thing I noticed about him is his full sleeve of tattoos. The only thing that was missing was a bowl of all-green M&Ms.Ĭolton Southworth, the studio leader of Ephemeral Atlanta, greeted me a little while later. Candy, crackers, fancy Boxed water, it reminded me of snack tables in the greenrooms of diva celebrities. I was soon approached by their impressive snack cart. You see what I’m saying? So cute! Image courtesy of Ephemeral Tattoo. If the Backstreet Boys ever came back, I would tell them to hit up Ephemeral for their next filming location. It’s like a 90’s music video, with thumping music and colorful lights. That’s another thing I want to stress … this place is chic. They check you in (remember to bring an ID), then seat you in one of their fashionable lounges. After passing under the neon red sign, you’re welcomed by a panel of friendly front desk personnel. The shop is located in the Ponce-Highlands area, right next to the Plaza Theatre, a personal favorite, and Jeni’s ice cream. They cater especially to people with little to no tattoo experience, and I can see this being very welcoming to someone who would be nervous for something that’s not even permanent. Ephemeral’s design process was streamlined and professional. With other tattoo shops, I’ve been surprised with my design the day of the appointment, which is about as nerve-wracking as it sounds. It was very in-depth and quite impressive. There, I answered a variety of questions, including my experience with ink, inspiration images, placement and budget. All I had to do was offer up my body! Fair trade, right?Īs soon as I confirmed an appointment, they sent me a design form. I heard so much about them already, I was excited to drop by the studio and get the scoop for The Connector. In late May, a team member reached out to me, asking if I was interested in writing a review of the ‘full Ephemeral experience’ at their new Atlanta location. Aftercare is the same too, following the normal line-up of unscented soap and strong moisturizer. It’s applied with a typical tattoo gun, and ink is deposited under your skin like a normal tattoo. ![]() Launched in 2021, Ephemeral uses medical-grade, biodegradable ink that’s designed to fade in 9-15 months. It was there I learned about Ephemeral, the world’s first ‘made to fade’ tattoo studio. ![]() ![]() The tattoo side of TikTok is my favorite way to watch others design, ink and receive beautiful pieces. I’ve been collecting tattoos since I was eighteen and don’t ask about my failed stick and pokes. ![]() Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved the look of bold, dark art inked on your body. Thumbnail graphic courtesy of Cait Jayme. ![]()
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