The KONG
Journal
Aftercare guides, artist spotlights, and the science behind the ink.
The 3-Stage Healing System
Why most tattoo aftercare gets it wrong — and how KONG's three-stage protocol gives your ink the best chance to heal perfectly.
Working With Sensitive Skin
Top UK artist Maya Chen shares how she switched her studio protocol to KONG and saw fewer healing issues within the first month.
What to Avoid in Week One
Sun, salt, and scratching are obvious. But there are five more things most people don't know to avoid during the first week of healing.
Why pH Balance Matters
Your skin's acid mantle is the first line of defence. Here's why KONG products are formulated to work with it, not against it.
Studio Life with KONG Pro
A week in the studio with Tom Bradley from East London Tattoo, who's been running the KONG Pro kit since launch.
Introducing KONG Balm 2.0
Lighter, cleaner, and now fragrance-free. Our bestselling balm has been reformulated based on two years of artist and client feedback.