Journal
News & local guides.
October 20, 2026
Meet the Tattoo Artists of XS Terrebonne
Meet the resident tattoo artists at XS Terrebonne — Véronique, Rachel and Remi — and request your custom tattoo on the Rive-Nord.
September 16, 2026
Choosing Your Tattoo Placement: A Practical Guide
Where should your tattoo go? Placement tips on visibility, size, flow and lifestyle from XS tattoo studios in Montreal, Terrebonne and Toronto.
August 12, 2026
Tattoo Cover-Ups: What to Know Before You Request One
Considering a tattoo cover-up? How cover-ups work, what to include in your request and how XS artists plan a new design over existing work.
July 8, 2026
Your First Piercing: What to Expect at XS
Getting your first piercing? What to expect at XS — booking, ID and age requirements, choosing jewellery and following aftercare instructions.
June 2, 2026
Black and Grey Tattoos: A Guide from XS Artists
Black and grey tattoos explained — from portraits to realism and ornamental work — and how to request a piece from XS in Montreal, Terrebonne or Toronto.
May 14, 2026
Tattoo & Piercing in Terrebonne: XS on the Rive-Nord
Tattoo and piercing in Terrebonne and the Rive-Nord. Visit XS Terrebonne at 1273 Boul. Des Seigneurs for custom tattoos, piercings and fine body jewellery.
April 23, 2026
Fine Line Tattoos in Montreal and Toronto: What to Know
Thinking about a fine line tattoo? Design, size and placement tips, and how to request fine line work from XS artists in Montreal and Toronto.
March 19, 2026
Fine Body Jewellery in Montreal: Choosing Your Next Piece
How to choose fine body jewellery for a new or healed piercing at XS Westmount, Pointe-Claire and Terrebonne — fit, style and when to upgrade.
March 5, 2026
Tattoo & Piercing in Toronto: Visiting XS on Queen Street West
Planning a tattoo or piercing in downtown Toronto? What to expect at XS Toronto, 282 Queen Street West — walk-ins, booking, fine body jewellery and hours.
February 10, 2026
Piercing Studio in Toronto: Ear Styling on Queen West
Planning an ear piercing or curated ear in downtown Toronto? How to book a piercing at XS Toronto, 282 Queen St W, and choose fine body jewellery.
January 28, 2026
Walk-In Piercings in Montreal and Toronto: How It Works at XS
Want a piercing today? How walk-ins work at XS Westmount, Pointe-Claire, Terrebonne and Toronto — hours, ID, ages and when to book online instead.
January 14, 2026
Tattoo Shop in Pointe-Claire: XS in the West Island
Tattoos, piercings and fine body jewellery in the West Island. Visit XS Pointe-Claire at 999 Boul. Saint-Jean and meet five resident tattoo artists.
December 9, 2025
Tattoo & Piercing in Montreal: XS Westmount and XS Pointe-Claire
Looking for a tattoo or piercing in Montreal or the West Island? Compare XS Westmount on Sherbrooke St W and XS Pointe-Claire on Boul. Saint-Jean.
November 18, 2025
Tattoo Shop in Westmount: XS on Sherbrooke Street West
Looking for a tattoo or piercing in Westmount, NDG or downtown Montreal? Visit XS Westmount at 4914 Sherbrooke St W — artists, hours and booking.
June 27, 2024
Exciting News! XS Flagship Store in Toronto Now Open!
XS Toronto opens on Queen Street West: three floors of fine body jewellery, an open-concept tattoo studio and space for emerging artists.
May 16, 2024
The Evolution of Tattoos: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Artistry
From ancient Egypt and Polynesia to modern fine line and neo-traditional work — a short history of tattooing and how XS honours it.