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Karen's Tattoos Blog March 2008 Archive

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

Tattoos Over 40 - Mature Men & Women Share Their Ink Experiences

Sunday March 30, 2008
Tattoos may be a fad to some, but they're not just for teenagers. In fact, the amount of middle-aged and mature adults getting their first tattoos is increasing every day. ... Read More

In the News: TSA & Body Piercing Policy, Mario Barth Does First In-Flight Tattoo

Sunday March 30, 2008
TSA to Change Policies After Woman Forced to Remove Nipple PiercingsAfter a woman was searched, humiliated and then forced to remove her nipple piercings before she was allowed to fly, ... Read More

Online Universal Precautions Course for Artists and Clients

Sunday March 30, 2008
Artists - if you work in an unregulated state, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be making every effort to follow Universal Precautions for the safety of yourself, your co-workers and ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Skin/Tattoo Preservation After Death?

Sunday March 30, 2008
"I have no tattoos, but I do have an idea and need input from people who have the best beautiful art in the world captured on their bodies. People get tattoos ... Read More

In the News: New Zoning Bill Could Oust Glen Burnie, MD Tattoo Studios

Sunday March 23, 2008
New Zoning Bill Could Ban Tattoo Shops in Glen Burnie, MD, Town Centers Be sure to read the update below!If you're familiar with the art of Tom and Mick Beasley, then ... Read More

Art or Pornography? Message From Happy Valley Tattoo; Please Help!

Sunday March 23, 2008
On January 3rd, 2008 our studio was raided and all of our portfolios and flash were illegally taken along with some framed art on the walls of our artists’ stations. ... Read More

Forum Discussions: Work Dress Codes and Unreliable Artists

Sunday March 23, 2008
Wal-Mart Dress Code / Body Art Policy "This is a quote from the Wal*Mart Dress Code Policy as of February 23, 2008. Jewelry/Tattoos -Facial jewelry is not allowed. Clear, ... Read More

New Forum Discussions - Son Tattooed Self with Ink Pen

Sunday March 16, 2008
Son Tattooed Himself with Ink Pen "My son did a self tattoo with ball point pen ink. should I be concerned about his choice of ink. Also he doesn't like it. How ... Read More

In the News - New Law Against Lead in Body Jewelry

Sunday March 16, 2008
California Law Bans Lead in Body Jewelry This won't have the slightest effect on most professional tattoo studios, who only use surgical stainless steel or higher grade metals in their body ... Read More

Do You Have Discriminating Taste?

Sunday March 16, 2008
I was bowling with my family yesterday when a lady 3 lanes down from us called over to me and complimented my tattoo. I was gracious and said thank you ... Read More

QOW - Child Wants Ears Pierced

Sunday March 9, 2008
Question: Hi there - I want to get my 5 year old daughter's ears pierced, but none of the tattoo places in town that do piercings will pierce anyone's ears ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Hair Removal Over Tattoo

Sunday March 9, 2008
Artist Recommended Laser Removal Over Tattoo "I recently got a large tattoo covering my chest area. Is it safe to use Nair hair remover products after my tattoo completely heals. My ... Read More

In the News: More Arson and Attempted Murder

Sunday March 9, 2008
Man Attempts to Murder Artist For Refusing to Tattoo Nazi SymbolismA man from Vermont (Michael Meyers) tried to run down a tattooer (Thomas Keith) at his home after refusing to ... Read More

New Forum Discussions - Swimming, Tanning and Dark Skin

Sunday March 2, 2008
What's Not to Love? "This is my completed fairy tattoo done by Stacey Sharpe. I love it." -princessnina28 Note from Karen: Stacey Sharp is probably one of the best fairy and ... Read More

In the News - Two Tattoo Shops Robbed, Another Set On Fire (Again)

Sunday March 2, 2008
Well, it's been a rather eventful week as far as news goes. Three have been arrested in the February 13 robbery of Fat Daddyz Tats in Wisconsin, and most of ... Read More

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