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Karen's Tattoos Blog July 2008 Archive

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

Possible Piercing Difficulties and How to Handle Them

Sunday July 27, 2008
Although most piercings heal well without any major issues, sometimes they can lead to difficult and painful problems. If you're having a problem you can't identify or aren't sure how ... Read More

How Many Times Can a Tongue be Pierced at Once?

Sunday July 27, 2008
At least five! Victor Rogers sent me this fantastic photo of his 5 tongue piercings done at Freaks in Kansas City, Missouri. I've seen three done at once before, but ... Read More

QOW - Plastic, Disposable Needles?

Sunday July 27, 2008
Question: Hi there, I have a question or two for you. I have 10 tattoos and they have all been done by the same person. I am getting my ... Read More

Forum Discussion - No Clothes Rule?

Sunday July 27, 2008
"A lot of people who have gotten tattoos at work, generally have to keep clothes off the tat so that it can heal and not be rubbed on. I'm getting ... Read More

Cashing in on the Tattoo Craze

Saturday July 19, 2008
Tattoos are appearing on everything from t-shirts to shoes, but department store fashion lines aren't the only ones getting in on the action. The very artists who have made this ... Read More

Tattoos and Lotion Containing Retinol

Saturday July 19, 2008
"When I first became familiar with tatoos, Retinol products were only available by prescription, so it never occurred to me to wonder if they were okay for tattoos. I have ... Read More

Funny or Offensive?

Saturday July 19, 2008
An orthopedic patient awoke from her surgery to find a small heart shaped temporary tattoo on her tummy, just below her panty line. The surgeon says this is a regular ... Read More

How to Create an Impressive Art Portfolio

Sunday July 13, 2008
If you want to be a tattoo artist, you need to find an apprenticeship so you can be trained. But finding an apprenticeship is just like trying to find a ... Read More

QOW - Sexually Abused by Tattoo Artist

Sunday July 13, 2008
Question: I just read your article about sexual abuse. A similar thing happened to me as well, but it was a tattoo. A big one and the abuse lasted for about 2 ... Read More

In the News - Japanese Water Parks Ban Tattooed Visitors

Sunday July 13, 2008
You think you have it rough because your boss makes you cover up your tattoos at work? You want to cry "discrimination" when your school makes you remove your piercings? ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Protecting a New Tattoo From Pet Hair

Sunday July 13, 2008
"I got a new tattoo yesterday (my second) 6 years after my first. Alright, so, I know from reading here that plastic wrap is not good for a new ... Read More

"No Regrets" Book Review

Sunday July 6, 2008
NO REGRETS: The Best, Worst, & Most #$%*ing Ridiculous Tattoos EverWhen I was first asked to review this book, I was sure I wasn't going to like it. It was ... Read More

QOW - Preparing for First Tattoo

Sunday July 6, 2008
I'm going out for my first tattoo in a couple weeks and I have a few questions. I'm getting a 1 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch solid black Triquetra ... Read More

Forum Discussion: How to Get the Piercing Gun Banned

Sunday July 6, 2008
"I am a piercing and tattoo enthusiast and I want to see the piercing gun banned even on ear lobes. I agree with whoever said that it is sad ... Read More

In the News - Florida Shop Owner Accused of Raping Woman

Sunday July 6, 2008
Shop Owner Arrested in Rape CaseRoger "Wax Man" Wax, owner of Skin Mechanix Ink Tattoo in Port Charlotte, Florida, has been arrested on sexual and battery charges. A woman accused ... Read More

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