RemingtonTattoo.wikiA sourced record of Remington Tattoo Parlor and tattooing in North Park, San Diego

Glossary

From RemingtonTattoo.wiki, a sourced record of Remington Tattoo Parlor + Gallery and of studio tattooing in North Park

Researched and compiled by the Remington Tattoo Wiki editorial team · First published · Revised

Quick reading: Short, sourced definitions of the style, shop and legal terms used across this reference, from “aftercare” to “tattooing” as the Safe Body Art Act defines it.[1]

Editorial notice: RemingtonTattoo.wiki is an independent record compiled from remingtontattoo.com, a December 2017 SDVoyager interview, the shop’s Google Business Profile, and County of San Diego body-art program pages. It is not the official website of Remington Tattoo Parlor. Hours, artist rosters and ratings can change; confirm them with the shop at (619) 795-8915. This is general information, not medical, legal or professional advice, and it is not a booking service. See the editorial standards.

Terms used on this site

The definitions below are written for this reference and cite the source each depends on. Style terms follow how the shop and its artists use them; legal terms follow the wording of the Safe Body Art Act as published by the County of San Diego.[4][1] Where a term is defined on a longer page, that page is linked from the relevant article.

Aftercare
The instructions a client follows while a new tattoo heals. California requires them in writing as part of the consent paperwork; Remington’s sheet is summarized on the aftercare page.[1][2]
American Traditional
A tattoo style built on bold outlines, a limited palette and solid fill. Chris Cockrill’s page names it as a root of his work.[3]
Biological indicator
A test containing spores, run through a sterilizer to show that it kills them. The Safe Body Art Act requires testing at least monthly.[1]
Biomechanical
A style that blends anatomy with machine-like parts. Listed by the shop and on Hunter Knolmayer’s page.[4][5]
Black and grey
Monochrome tattooing that builds depth through shading rather than color, as the shop’s FAQ explains.[6]
Blackwork
Tattooing in solid black, often graphic or ornamental. Listed by the shop and on Brett Semrick’s page.[4][7]
Bloodborne pathogen
A disease-causing microorganism transmissible through blood, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV, as defined in the Act.[1]
Body art facility
A place where body art is performed. In San Diego County it must hold a health permit from the DEHQ.[8]
Bodysuit
A large Japanese-style composition covering much of the body. Named on Kristjan Olson’s page.[9]
Class V integrator
A chemical indicator placed in every sterilization load, as the Act requires.[1]
Consultation
A meeting with the artist about design, placement and size before booking, as the shop’s FAQ describes.[6]
Cover-up
A new tattoo designed to rework or conceal an older one. The shop calls cover-ups a specialty.[6][10]
Decontamination
Removing or inactivating bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item so it is safe to handle; distinct from sterilization.[1]
Flash
Pre-drawn tattoo designs offered as ready-made choices. Listed among the shop’s styles.[4]
Guest artist
A non-resident artist who works at the shop for a period. Remington labels Edoardo Taglioretti and Rex Roxwell as recurring guests.[11][12]
The form a client signs before body art, which California law says must describe the procedure, its permanence, aftercare and the FDA status of inks.[1]
Neo-traditional
A style that keeps traditional bold lines while adding a wider palette and illustrative detail. Named on Jasmine Worth’s page.[13]
Practitioner registration
The annual County registration every body art practitioner in San Diego County must hold; $179.00 in the 2026 fee schedule.[8][14]
Resident artist
An artist who works regularly at the shop, as opposed to a guest.[11]
Safe Body Art Act
California’s body-art law, Health and Safety Code 119300 and following, in effect since 1 July 2012.[8][1]
Sterilization
The complete destruction of all microbial life, including spores, as defined in the Act.[1]
Tattooing
The insertion of pigment into human skin tissue by piercing with a needle, as defined in the Act.[1]

How to use the glossary

Style words are descriptive rather than regulated: there is no official definition of “neo-traditional” or “illustrative,” and two artists can mean slightly different things by the same label. For that reason this list ties each style term to an official artist page that uses it. Legal words, by contrast, have fixed meanings in the statute, and the definitions here paraphrase the Act closely. See tattoo styles and California body-art rules for the full context.

Common questions

What is a cover-up tattoo?

A new design that reworks or hides an older tattoo; the shop calls cover-ups a specialty.

What is the difference between sterilization and decontamination?

Sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores; decontamination makes a surface or item safe to handle.

What is a guest artist?

A non-resident artist who works at the shop for a period.

See also

Sources cited

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Safe Body Art Act (program PDF). County of San Diego. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  2. ^ Aftercare Instructions. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  3. ^ Chris Cockrill (official artist page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d About Remington Tattoo Parlor. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  5. ^ Hunter Knolmayer (official artist page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  6. ^ a b c Tattoo FAQs. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  7. ^ Brett Semrick (official artist page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  8. ^ a b c Body Art Program. County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  9. ^ Kristjan Olson (official artist page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  10. ^ Terry Ribera (official artist page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  11. ^ a b The Artists – Remington Tattoo. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  12. ^ Remington Tattoo Parlor (home page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  13. ^ Jasmine Worth (official artist page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  14. ^ Fee Schedule effective July 10, 2026 (Food, Water, and Housing Division; Rev. 09/09/2026). County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. Retrieved 9 November 2026.