Piercing session — studio reel
In-studio with master piercer Katelyn Cole.
Watch on InstagramReviewed & maintained Reviewed by Joshua Cole, Tattoo Artist · Last updated: June 2026 Expert section label: Joshua's Studio Notes
Style hubBlack & Grey Tattoo Healing — All Stages
Realism, soft shading, open skin highlights — how grey wash settles in desert heat. Joshua Cole documents most of our black & grey heal stages in-studio.
Healed black & grey gallery · documented client proof
Timeline — day 1 to year 1
Hours 0–24 after session
5 photos
Day 1
24–48 hours
Education
Day 2
48–72 hours
Education
Day 3
72–96 hours
Education
Day 4
Days 5–7
Education
Week 1
Days 8–14
Education
Week 2
Days 15–21
Education
Week 3
Days 22–30
Education
Month 1
~90 days
1 photo
Month 3
~180 days
Education
Month 6
12 months
1 photo
Year 1
Universal stages (all styles): start at day 1
