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🔬🏎Selina Medina 🖤🧪 Blog
October 16, 2025
Dropping some recent photos
Dropping some recent photos. My books are full but I can squeeze in a couple things. Drop me a dm for one of those off hand spots. I love the crazy assortment of projects I have had lately. It’s so cool to be so in tune with my clients and
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October 15, 2025
WHO LOVES THE BOOKSTORE?
WHO LOVES THE BOOKSTORE?! I can spend literal hours there discovering new inspiration. Stuck in a design rut? BOOKSTORE. Seriously. Go get coffee and just wander around. You may find interesting inspo.
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October 7, 2025
Color Cover ups explained
Discover how color theory, value, and skin undertones shape a successful tattoo cover-up. See how Charlotte tattoo artist Selina Medina redesigned an existing tattoo into a vibrant, harmonious new piece using expert color layering and transparent ink techniques.
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October 7, 2025
Black and Grey Coverups Explained.
Discover how a black and grey skull and peony tattoo transformed an old design into a stunning new piece. Learn why black and grey tattoos are perfect for cover-ups, active lifestyles, and lasting artistry from Charlotte tattoo artist Selina Medina.
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October 7, 2025
Becky’s Tattoo Story Tattoos, Joy, and a Little Bit of Magic
Tattoo artist in Charlotte, NC specializing in safe, creative tattooing for clients with autoimmune conditions. Becky’s story celebrates Slytherin pride, Yu-Gi-Oh! nostalgia, and the joy of quirky, fun tattoos.
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October 7, 2025
Sharon’s Cover-Up Tattoo Transformation
Sharon’s tattoos had weathered decades of sun and life — but with new, stable inks and thoughtful redesign, we transformed them into a vibrant floral piece honoring her children.
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October 7, 2025
Sara’s Tattoo Journey
Sara, a business owner and independent force, commits to long-term tattoo artistry that flows with her body. Her tattoos reflect evolution, strength, and the value of intentional design.
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October 7, 2025
Healing Through Ink
This article is written by Joseph Mounts, and Selina Medina
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October 3, 2025
What are your APT questions
What are your APT questions. Podcast is coming up with @ryanroitattoo Who is also on the @aptinc board. We work for FREE to help protect tattooing. So drop a question. I wanna know what you want to know about. Cool you’re mad about bactine-
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October 2, 2025
Hiiiiiii some of y’all are big mad
Hiiiiiii some of y’all are big mad. I get it. Wanna know why covering black with white ink or light ink does t work? POST. Questions- I have a couple scientists I can ask and I’m HAPPY to share information. 🫡🫶🏼✨
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September 27, 2025
✨ I’m over the moon with how these shirts came out!
✨ I’m over the moon with how these shirts came out! ✨ Copperheads have such a striking, powerful look—and pairing them with soft, lush peonies just feels like magic. 🌸🐍
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September 24, 2025
Given the darkness and blur of the original tattoo, trying to ‘cover’ it with a lighter color is extremely…
Given the darkness and blur of the original tattoo, trying to ‘cover’ it with a lighter color is extremely risky. The outcome is unpredictable — the old tattoo will likely show through, the colors may mix poorly, and the result may look wor
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September 23, 2025
I have been debating on merchandising for a long ass time
I have been debating on merchandising for a long ass time. But this one I think is the start to something awesome. But I need help! What do y’all think? Do you like it? Love it? Hate it? Or wanna see something different? I am personally sup
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September 22, 2025
Sharing some recent design work!
Sharing some recent design work! Since I got my hands on an iPad I really had no idea what was possible until the last 2 to 3 years. I have been seriously upping my design work and starting to create merchandise from my art. I have had clie
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September 21, 2025
What You Need to Know About Tattoo Numbing Creams and Topicals
Every tattoo artist has seen it — a client walks in clutching a numbing cream they found online, convinced it’ll make the session painless. But what they don’t realize is that one wrong ingredient can change everything about how their skin reacts — and how their tattoo heals.
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September 18, 2025
Admin work days
Admin work days. I am taking a few days to get caught up with artwork, clients and adjusting all my client facing stuff. I will be sending a metric butt ton of messages out to each of you. I’ve made some adjustments in the business and with
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September 11, 2025
Excuse me while I’m geeking out over here
Excuse me while I’m geeking out over here. I cannot express how much I love a sweet memories tattoo. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF THE TATTOO GODS BRING ME YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES TO TATTOO No- I am NOT joking. I love love love stuff like this. The c
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September 9, 2025
I will never stop SCREAMING about safety in tattooing
I will never stop SCREAMING about safety in tattooing. Why?! Because bad shit can happen with insufficient training of tattoo artists. Nearly anyone can buy tattoo products online now a days- but the kicker. Most self taught artist don’t kn
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September 8, 2025
When I bring clients in for in person consultations generally it’s because I want to map things out really…
When I bring clients in for in person consultations generally it’s because I want to map things out really specifically so I know where to fit their tattoo, or help them decide what will look best for the placement. Lauren got a stack of bo
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September 5, 2025
Got a list of small tattoos you’ve been daydreaming about?
Got a list of small tattoos you’ve been daydreaming about? 🌟 Instead of spacing them out one by one, snag a ¼ day or ½ day session and let’s knock out a bunch in one go. It’s the best way to get the most bang for your buck—more tattoos, le
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September 3, 2025
From epic masterpieces to tiny treasures, I do tattoos of all sizes here in the Charlotte, NC area
From epic masterpieces to tiny treasures, I do tattoos of all sizes here in the Charlotte, NC area. 🖤 Every session is by appointment only, so it’s just you, me, and the creative chaos we whip up together. I love the power of collaborative
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September 2, 2025
✨ Big tattoo?
✨ Big tattoo? Tiny tattoo? Somewhere-in-the-middle tattoo? I do ‘em all! I’m based in the Charlotte, NC area and work by appointment only—because every client gets a true one-on-one creative experience. I believe tattoos turn out best when
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August 30, 2025
I’m trying to get back with EVERYONE
I’m trying to get back with EVERYONE. Seriously if you haven’t heard from me in the last week and gotten a confirmation text please text me. 🖤🖤🖤 updating my calendar to help my clients.
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August 26, 2025
Always looked for healed work from a potential artist
Always looked for healed work from a potential artist. You wanna know what you’re investing in!
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