We received an email last week that we'd like to share from "Sherri" (Not her real name):
"I'm worried that my younger brother has become a tattoo addict. It started off innocently enough. I even helped him to get his first tattoo when he was visiting me in Berkeley. He thought it was a very California souvenir, and he was eighteen, so I thought if I couldn't stop him, I might as well help...
Tattoos were once a cultural rarity often associated with anti-establishment renegade bikers and the occasional star-crossed lover. But these days, tattooing has become a popular mainstream form of expression. There are even a handful of dedicated enthusiasts who create body art by covering every available spot of epidermis with tattoos.
From girls to grandmas, everybody's getting in on the...
The other day, a friend of mine was released from prison. During his "vacation," he acquired several--and by several, I mean at least five or six--new tattoos. Aside from the fact that prison is the absolute riskiest place to get a tattoo, it occurred to me that some of these tattoos he might come to regret later in life. This got me to thinking about the worst ideas for tattoos I'd ever...
Tattoos are an artistic expression of your youth. But now that expression could be hurting your chances to land the dream job you have always wanted.
For most companies maintaining a professional appearance is expected of their employees. One way to maintain a professional appearance is not having exposed tattoos. Most professional companies and many non-professional companies prohibit...
It seems that tattoos only gain in popularity with each new generation. And in fact, the average age of first tattoos is also getting younger and younger. Unfortunately, this means there are more people getting tattoos who come to regret them later in life. The good news is that there are a few ways to get rid of the unwanted tat.
Salabrasion is the oldest method of removing ink from...
In a world where a new disease is discovered almost weekly, sometimes it seems that health issues arise in almost everything we do. Unfortunately this includes getting tattoos.
It is very important when considering getting a new tattoo that you pick a person who has a good reputation. Too many people make this an impulsive decision; they decide one day they want the tattoo and go get it...
Whether you are a seasoned veteran of skin art, or this is your first foray into the beautiful world of tattooing, there are some important things to know about your healing process!
Generally, it takes about two weeks to heal a tattoo, depending on its size and the health and habits of the inked individual. Tattoo artists will all tell you to keep out of the sun and avoid soaking your...
So you're thinking about getting a tattoo? Most likely your greatest concerns have been focused on what design you're getting and where you are going to have it placed. But have you asked yourself about the potential health risks?
Protecting yourself depends very much upon who does your work and the condition of the shop. In fact, virtually all of the advisories from the Centers For...
