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Karen's Tattoos Blog July 2005 Archive

By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide to Tattoos since 1999

2005/2006 Events List Update and New Submission Form

Sunday July 31, 2005
If you want to attend an event, find out what's going on when and where. If you are in charge of an event and want it listed, use this new-and-improved ... Read More

Forum Discussion: No, I'm Not Really Picking My Nose!

Sunday July 31, 2005
ginalatina84 writes: "I got my nostril pierced about 6 months ago and still have the same 16g jewellery in it. The problem is that it's a nostril screw and sometimes ... Read More

News: Why Body Art DIYers Should Get a Tetanus Shot

Sunday July 31, 2005
If you're going to be stupid enough to do self-tattooing or piercing or get any kind of unsanitary body art, you should strongly consider getting a tetanus shot. Also in ... Read More

Tattoo Removal - Options and Alternatives

Sunday July 24, 2005
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton have both made us think twice about lovers' tattoos. Last week, Taryn Manning was warning against visible tattoos as she begins the removal of ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Reviews of Inked & Miami Ink

Sunday July 24, 2005
crystalztatz writes: "Ok now that i've seen both tattoo programs, it's really disappointing. I felt that both programs focused on the politics and prima donnas. I had seen several discovery ... Read More

In the News: Tattoo Shop Owner Threatens Rival and Smashes His Shop

Sunday July 24, 2005
News.com reports of two [edit: Australian] tattoo shops involved in a turf war that has turned violent. Atomic Tattoo Company and Satisfaction Art Tattoo employees met in court after four ... Read More

Tat of the Week - The Boy Who Lived

Sunday July 17, 2005
When I expressed my interest (ok, it's more of an obsession) in the Harry Potter series, Jacque from Grade A Tattoos in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, graciously sent me this tattoo ... Read More

Question of the Week: New Tattoo & Swimming

Sunday July 17, 2005
Q: I am an avid swimmer, but I have intentions of getting a tattoo tommorow. After I get the tattoo, how long should I wait before I can swim in our ... Read More

Reactions to TV's New Tattooing Shows

Sunday July 17, 2005
crystalztatz writes: "I'm not sure if everybody gets this channel but there is going to be a series on TLC channel (cable) called Miami Ink. Its a reality series based ... Read More

In the News: Missouri Tattoo Shop Raided

Sunday July 17, 2005
John Monk - narcotics criminal or victim of prejudice? The cops say they raided Kingpin Tattooing on a narcotics search warrant, which was part of an ongoing investigation. John Monk, ... Read More

Tat of the Week: Harry Potter Playing Quidditch

Sunday July 10, 2005
I chose this cute little Harry Potter tattoo particularly for this week because this Saturday, July 16, the next book in the series - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ... Read More

Question: Liquid Band-Aid On New Tattoo?

Sunday July 10, 2005
Q: "Hi.....I recently got a Tattoo...my 16th one lol...well just before mine was worked on a young lady asked the artist about using Liquid Bandaid on hers as they were ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Preschool Teacher With a Wrist Tattoo?

Sunday July 10, 2005
Gollon32 writes: "I currently have six tattoos...I keep thinking of a wrist tattoo. Something very delicate and pretty on the inside of my wrist. I'm still thinking so I haven't ... Read More

In the News: More Human Billboards on eBay

Sunday July 10, 2005
This is starting to get "old" to most of us, but the problem is that instead of getting old to the rest of the world, it seems to be gaining ... Read More

Are Tattoo Parties Safe?

Sunday July 3, 2005
You get invited to a tattoo party - you and a bunch of friends are all going to hang out together and get tattooed. Sounds like some harmless fun, but ... Read More

What's the Difference Between Stainless Steel and Surgical Steel?

Sunday July 3, 2005
mybodyart writes: "What, if any, is the big difference between surgical and stainless steel? anybody know? i am having a difficult time finding the ones that i need ... Read More

In the News: Naked Tattooed Statue Stirs Controversy

Sunday July 3, 2005
I'm sure you've seen them before - reproductions of the Belgium Manneken Pis statue - the little naked boy taking a whiz, which "pees" water via the accompanying fountain. Recently, ... Read More

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