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

When Compliments Go Bad

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Are you ever tempted to cover your body art, just so you don't have to deal with stupid people? A recent experience at the grocery store annoyed me so much, ... Read More

See You In Hell! - Hell City Tattoo Festival, May 16-18

Sunday April 27, 2008
Time is running out to make plans attend the 6th annual Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Many local hotels are booked full and this fun-filled weekend starts in ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Bad Ink and Tattoo Schools

Sunday April 27, 2008
"So a friend of mine got inked a few days ago. The ink looked awful and was sooooo crooked. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to ... Read More

In the News - Ontario Tattoo Shop Robbed; Hawaii Artists Win Deregulation Case

Sunday April 27, 2008
Paris (Ontario) Tattoo Shop Robbed, Ransacked Inklinations, run by Gail and Frank Gilicze, was robbed and ransacked earlier this week. All of their equipment was stolen, and many items were left ... Read More

New Featured Artist - Pat Fish!

Sunday April 20, 2008
For most of us, Pat Fish needs no introductions. She's world-renowned for her specific talent in the area of Celtic and Irish tattoos. Her personal connection with Irish culture and ... Read More

QOW - Is Rejection a Risk With Tattoos, Too?

Sunday April 20, 2008
Question: Hello. I was reading up about the migration & rejection process. It happened to me when I got my belly button pierced. I now want a tattoo, ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Corset Piercings With Dermal Anchors?

Sunday April 20, 2008
Corset Piercing with Dermal Anchors? "I've been doing a lot of research on corset piercings and from what I've seen the only way to keep the piercing for any amount of ... Read More

In the News - Australia Tattoo Shop Attacked Again

Sunday April 20, 2008
Tattoo parlour attacked again Camden Advertiser - Sydney,NSW,Australia Witnesses called the police at 2am this morning after a truck was rammed through the front roller door of the tattoo parlour. A crime scene ... Read More

Tattoos and Scabbing

Sunday April 13, 2008
If your new tattoo starts to scab up, is that normal? Or is it an indication of a problem? And what should you do about the scab - is it ... Read More

Call For Stories - Piercings and Metal Detectors

Sunday April 13, 2008
I'm posting on the behalf of Diane Mapes from MSNBC.com - she is doing a story on body piercings and airport inspections and wants stories from any of you who ... Read More

In the News - Teacher Took Underage Student to Get Tattoo in Friend's Home

Sunday April 13, 2008
H.S. Teacher Takes Teen Student to Get TattooThis story just gets more bizarre and sordid the more you read. A 17 year-old high school student wants a tattoo, but isn't ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Hair Removal Options

Sunday April 13, 2008
"I'm getting tattooed in a few months. On my arm, something simple. But I want to know about the hair removal issues once it's healed. Completely. Like right now I ... Read More

Question of the Week - Degrees Needed to Become a Tattoo Artist?

Sunday April 6, 2008
Question: My name is Melissa and I want to be a tattoo artist I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of degrees I can/need to get to ... Read More

Message Board Discussion: A Question of Modesty

Sunday April 6, 2008
So I'm thinking about getting a tattoo on my upper hip area, just below my waist, on the side. Will I be able to just pull the side of my ... Read More

In the News: Why Does American Idol Hide Carly's Husband, Facial Tattoos?

Sunday April 6, 2008
American Idol Taking Stab at Smithson's Tattoos? Todd Smithson, husband of AI top contestant Carly Smithson, says he's his wife's biggest fan. Carly herself wears a beautiful sleeve tattoo and ... Read More
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