QOW: No Shower for 7-9 Days?
Sunday February 24, 2008
Question:
"I just got a my first tattoo on Feb. 21, 2008 on my lower hip. The artist told me to keep the bandage on for five hours, after that, take ... Read More
Message Boards
Sunday February 24, 2008
The Key to a Mother's Heart
"So I wanted my first to mean something to me, and there is nothing in the world that means more to me than my 2 ... Read More
In the News - Woman Pleads Guilty in Vermont Tattooing/Staph Case
Sunday February 24, 2008
In November of 2007, 3 cases of MRSA (Staph infection) were traced back to a couple of unlicensed tattooers in Vermont. The woman - 30 year-old Tiffany Mills - has ... Read More
How to Apply Henna Designs
Tuesday February 19, 2008
A reader gently reminded me yesterday that although I had plenty of information on the site about how to create henna designs, how to mix the paste and how to ... Read More
In the News - NIU Shooter's Tattoos in the Spotlight
Sunday February 17, 2008
NIU killer's tattoos featured macabre scenes
Jason Dunavan, an extremely talented tattoo artist from Altered Egos in Champaigne, Illinois, was proud of the work he had done on Steve Kazmierczak. So ... Read More
Forum Discussion - Tipping Your Artist (Even if They Own the Shop)
Sunday February 17, 2008
In response to: I asked a lot of people and the general consensus was that tips are welcome, but not expected, and if your artist is the owner of the ... Read More
Reader Email
Wednesday February 13, 2008
No questions - Just another “woman with tats” story! I was 46 before I had my first tattoo, always wanted one, but my husband at the time, forbid it. ... Read More
QOW - Staph Infection Transmission
Monday February 11, 2008
Question:
Can a person with no staph outbreaks pass staph to someone they are tattooing?
Answer:
Yes. As mentioned in my article, MRSA & Tattoos - What are the Risks?, "When getting a ... Read More
Forum Discussions - Postmortem Ink and Thick Scabs
Sunday February 10, 2008
Postmortem Ink?
"I have a friend who is an older guy, losing his health quickly. A great guy, a good man, a family man.
He began a full upper body cover about ... Read More
In the News - FDA Scientists Study Tattoo Inks
Sunday February 10, 2008
FDA Scientists Study Tattoo Inks
After years of ignoring the tattoo industry, the FDA - who regulates almost everything Americans use or eat - has decided to put tattoo inks to ... Read More
The 4 Factors of Disease Exposure
Tuesday February 5, 2008
Have you ever watched the BBC television show How Clean is Your House? I guess you could call it my latest guilty pleasure. These two lovely ladies find the most ... Read More
Reader Email
Monday February 4, 2008
I am about to get my first tattoo for my birthday at the end of the month. I am SO excited!! I just wanted to let you know how much ... Read More
QOW - Labret Healing Issues
Sunday February 3, 2008
Question: My husband recently got his labret done. the inside of the lip is trying
to grow up over the ring. he can push it through with no problem but it ... Read More
In the News: The Passing of Little John Bury
Sunday February 3, 2008
Friends mourn loss of 'Little John'
On January 30, "Little John" Bury - an amazing tattoo artist and the coordinator of the North Carolina Tattoo Convention - passed away. He will ... Read More
Forum Discussions: Hot Topics
Sunday February 3, 2008
Covering Up for Work
"How to cover a tattoo on my elbow joint/lower forearm. Without using make up or long sleeves.
Is there anything that anyone has used to cover their tattoos ... Read More