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Karen's Tattoos Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Foot Tattoo - Pain, Healing & My Questionable Sanity

Sunday April 26, 2009
Well, I finally got my first foot tattoo; A female sugar skull figure on the top of my right foot. The good news is that it is freakingly, amazingly gorgeous. ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Hard Bumps in Tattoo Outline

Sunday April 26, 2009
Ahi1982 writes: "Right around a month ago I had the outline of my first tattoo done. I noticed tonight that there are 3 little hard bumps that have formed in ... Read More

In the News: Florida Tattoo Shop Owner Shot in the Head

Sunday April 26, 2009
Clint Wilson, owner of Cherry Bomb Tattoo in New Port Richey, Florida has died after being shot twice in the head after locking up the shop on the night of ... Read More

QOW: Spore Tests - What Are They & Why Are They Important?

Sunday April 19, 2009
Question: Just been reading one of your articles, in which you talked about spore tests; can you tell me more - what are they? Answer: Dictionary.com defines a spore as: –noun 1. Biology. ... Read More

Forum: Getting Tattooed in a Hairy Body Area

Sunday April 19, 2009
doc_a_911 writes: "I've read all the info about when to shave after a tattoo but I have not been able to find anything on waxing. I am a hairy ... Read More

In the News: Man Confesses Bank Robbery to Tattoo Artist

Sunday April 19, 2009
Man Confesses Bank Robbery While Asking for Tattoo Deposit BackThis is such a strange scenario, but at least it all turned out well in the end. A young man entered ... Read More

Tattoos and the Economy

Sunday April 12, 2009
After reading several articles from across the country that stated how well the body art industry was holding up despite current economic conditions, I was intrigued. Considering the fact ... Read More

News: Tattoo Shop Owner Killed During Shop Robbery

Sunday April 12, 2009
Steve Robbins, owner of the Black Widow tattoo shop in Houston, Texas, was killed while attempting to protect his customers from armed robbers who entered the shop and demanded money ... Read More

Forum: Can an Old Piercing Hole be Repierced in the Same Spot?

Sunday April 12, 2009
vans_girl18 writes: "So about 14 months ago, I got my lip pierced. I had it in 6 months, with no problems and adored it, but due to school rules, they ... Read More

April 2009 Tattoo Conventions

Sunday April 5, 2009
Looking for something fun to do this month? Check out the list of tattoo conventions going on in April: April 10-12 - Tucson Tattoo Expo (Tucson, AZ) April 10-12 - BloodAPalooza (Dallas, ... Read More

Forum: Getting a Tattoo While Taking Tetracyclene

Sunday April 5, 2009
nikkiTT writes: "I was prescribed Tetracycline for acne. Have taken 3 doses so far. Was planning on getting a tattoo on Saturday. Have read of some adverse reactions ... Read More

In the News: Church/Tat Shop Feud, Illegal Piercing and Tattooing Arrests

Sunday April 5, 2009
Strip Mall Church Feuds with Neighboring Tattoo Business Albuquerque,NM - A long-standing feud between a strip mall church and the tattoo shop next door is steadily growing. Church members claim ... Read More

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