Episode #38

Looking to get a tattoo? In this episode Aneesh and Zaheer break down everything you need to know about tattoos. From the history, different techniques, machines, inks, maintenance and overall, the mindset of getting inked.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb

Zaheer Chhatriwala is a well-known tattoo artist from Mumbai. Zaheer runs his own studio located in Bandra but Zaheer’s personal journey with tattoo art goes back much further.

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On this episode:
00:00 About Zaheer
7:57 How tattoos work- Skin layers and Inking
10:32 Evolution of Tattoo Machines
14:30 Getting Your First Tattoo
18:04 Aneesh wants a Three Dog Tattoo
22:08 Techniques: Machines vs Hand Poke
26:17 Tattoo Pricing
28:36 Zaheer’s Most Challenging Tattoo?
32:15 Break
34:04 Tattoo Maintenance
39:04 Girlfriend-Boyfriend Tattoos and, Beyond