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Karen's Tattoos Blog August 2006 Archive

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

Tat of the Week - Parrot Head Tattoo

Sunday August 27, 2006
Are you a Parrot Head? If you are, you'll probably appreciate this tattoo even more than those who aren't. But even if you're not a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan, you've ... Read More

Miami Ink Summary - Kat the Party Machine

Sunday August 27, 2006
Kat Von D is new to Miami and doesn't have her husband with her to keep her company. Find out what happens to make Kat really mad at the guys ... Read More

Discussion: Daughter Had Major Freak-out Meltdown About New Tattoo

Sunday August 27, 2006
tameraamberrose writes: My daughter decided to get a tattoo on the inside of her ankle...She got it the day before yesterday, and proudly showed it to me. Yesterday, the drama ... Read More

News: Get a Tattoo Designed by Ami James

Sunday August 27, 2006
Soon you'll be able to get a tattoo designed by Miami Ink's Ami James without ever having to go to Florida. Well, not a tattoo for yourself, but for your ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Lotus Flower Tattoo

Sunday August 20, 2006
This tattoo was submitted by the collector, Kristi Weyland Taylor. Kristi says that the lotus flower is on her lower back and the calligraphy above it is the Arabic representation ... Read More

Miami Ink Summary - We're All Family

Sunday August 20, 2006
This episode of Miami Ink focuses on family relationships. Two clients get memorial tattoos in honor of a loved one, Nuņez comforts his mother before she has surgery, and Darren ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Using Spectrojel Acne Wash on New Nipple Piercing?

Sunday August 20, 2006
Cutie6766 writes: "I just got my left nipple pierced for the first time yesterday, and I'm supposed to clean it with spectrojel and my friends told me i have to ... Read More

English Professor Teaches Body Modification Seminar

Sunday August 20, 2006
Pennsylvania English professor, Patrick Bernard, is raising eyebrows for his unconventional new seminar - body modification. His seminar focuses on the mild to the extreme - from tattoos to anorexia ... Read More

Miami Ink - Aug 8 - The Ultimate Interview

Sunday August 13, 2006
Kat Von D, Ami James, and Chris's Garver and Nuņez all do some great tattoos in this episode but the highlight is the prank they pull on their most recent ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Can You Get Tattooed Directly Over Henna?

Sunday August 13, 2006
trtlegal writes: "I'm wanting to venture into my first real tattoo. I have a beautiful henna design I'd love perfectly replicated. Is it safe to tattoo directly over the henna? I ... Read More

News: Lyndsay Lohan to Open Tattoo Boutique; Woman Tattooed While Sleeping

Sunday August 13, 2006
Lyndsay Lohan's Hollywood Tattoo Boutique Lyndsay Lohan is currently making plans to open a classy boutique-style tattoo shop that also offers the latest fashions that cater to the young and ... Read More

Tattoo Artist, Motorcyclist and Compassionate Friend to Many

Sunday August 13, 2006
Mark Hebert - 03/27/1966 - 07/31/2006I did not personally know Mark Hebert, but I have seen such a passionate response to his passing that I felt he deserved a space ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Mark Ryden Art Reproduction

Sunday August 6, 2006
A lot of new people became familiar with the art of Mark Ryden last year when Chris Garver did a reproduction of his piece called "Rose" on Miami Ink. That ... Read More

Miami Ink Summary - Woman in a Man's World

Sunday August 6, 2006
Kat's on the warpath because someone at the shop is leaving the bathroom a disgusting mess, and when she finds out who it is, he's in serious hot water. Kat ... Read More

Elton John Tired of Tattoos and Piercings

Sunday August 6, 2006
Sir Elton John has a few words of advice for American rockers with their tattoos, piercings and punk image - lose the body art and go glam! Tired of the ... Read More

Forum Discussion: How Would You Feel if Someone Copied your Tattoo?

Sunday August 6, 2006
sony2006 writes: "I was wondering, would you like it if someone got the same tat as yours? (suppose it was custom made). I would hate it (mine is the ... Read More

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