11/05 - John Hopkins Shares Teen-Body Art -Infection Risks
11/05 - World Series Winners Red Sox Fans Get Tattooed
11/06 - All This Fuss Over a Nose Piercing
11/1 - Infrared Tattoo Removal a Less Expensive and Quicker Method
11/2 - Cosmetically Tattooed Eyebrows Help Cancer Survivor
10/26 - Magnetic (Fake) Tongue Studs Harmful if Swallowed
10/27 - Tattooer Thought to be Cause of Skin Infection Outbreak
10/19 - Human Billboard Does Wonders for Business
10/20 - Belgian Museum Opens History of Body Art Display
10/21 - Grade A Tattoos Holds Art Exhibit
10/22 - The Electric Michelangelo by Sarah Hall
10/10 - Religious Discrimination Claims on the Rise
Although not entirely related to body art, this article mentions the role the Church of Body Modification has played in trying to help its members.
10/13 - Panel Approves Application for First Potential S.C. Studio
10/13 - Yearbook Page of Students' Tattoos Draws Criticism
10/14 - New Book Released: Shocking Tattoo Secrets
10/17 - Mom Pulls Suspended Pierced Son from School
10/03 - Tattoo Artist Inks Deal with Nike Shoes
10/07 - Woman Sells Head on eBay for Anti-Bush Tattoo
09/30 - NY Town OKs New Tattoo Studio as Art Purveyor
09/27 - Judge Dismisses Most Claims by Fired KY Park Workers
09/13 - Buddhist Monk In High Demand for Protective Tattoos
09/23 - Man Tattooing Out of Tent Under Filthy Conditions
09/24 - Extreme Body Modification Demand Reaches Russia
09/24 - GA Student Suspended for Not Removing Piercings
09/24 - Swedish Tattooer Used Dirty Needles on MInors
09/26 - Post-Mastectomy Tattoos Becoming More Popular
09/10 - TX Woman Accused of Tattooing Minors
09/05 - Man Plans to Break Piercing Record as 9/11 Tribute
As of 09/12, there are no articles as to whether or not he succeeded. Updates will be added as they become available.
09/06 - The Mirror's 50 "Weirdest" Guiness Records
Most tattoos and piercings are both included on this list.
09/01 - MA Salon Closed for Unsanitary Conditions & Illegal Tattooing
09/01 - Two Women Charged in Murder of Tattoo Artist
09/02 - Ebay Removes Auction for Head Tattoo
09/03 - Teen Shares Dirty Homemade Tattoo Machine with Peers
09/04 - SC Tattoo Shop Zoning Ordinances to be Determined
08/23 - Tattooed Olympian Irritated by Photographer; Wins Race
08/25 - Amsterdam to Impose Stricter Piercing Laws on Minors, Studios
08/12 - Highly Decorated Marine Refused Re-Entry Due to Tattoos
08/17 - Ohio Tattoo Artist Offers Head for $60,000
08/18 - Girl Gets Unwanted Branding from Hot Manhole Cover
Not really related to body art, but an interesting article nontheless.
08/19 - PA Man Sentenced with Probation for Tattooing Minors
08/19 - Tainted Tattoo Ink Removed from Belgian Market
08/03 - 8 Tattoo Ink Manufacturers Sued for Alleged Toxins
08/03 - New Ordinance Forces TX Studio to Close Doors
08/04 - SC Draws up First Draft of Health Regulations for Studios
08/05 - Ohio Man Sentenced for Giving Minors Tattoos and Alcohol
07/27 - FL Body Art Convention Raises Money for Children's Hospital
There is still time to attend this August event!
07/27 - Tattoos in SC is now legal, but may be limited in Myrtle Beach
07/28 - Scarification - Then and Now (National Geographic Article)
07/29 - Black Henna Claims Another Victim
07/31 - Man with 1,643 Disney Tats Claims to Be #1 Fan
07/20 - Wisconsin Man Shot Outside Tattoo Studio
Update: 07/21 - Police searching for suspects and vehicle.
Update: 07/23 - Warrants issued for 2 suspects.
07/20 - New TX City Ordinance to Ban Extreme Body Mods
07/23 - Second Man Suspected of Spreading Illness Via Tattoos
07/23 - UK Teen Gets Illegal Tattoo; Tattooer Being Investigated
07/13 - CA County to Require Tattoo Licensing
07/13 - Recent Poll Crowns Most Popular Tattooed Female
07/14 - CA Police Department Revises Tattoo Policy
07/16 - TX Tattoo Studio Destroyed in Fire
07/07 - New Rule for KY Cops Means No More Visible Tattoos
07/09 - KY Governor Asks KY State Police to Reconsider Tattoo Policy
07/10 - Infection Spreading from Homemade Tattoos
06/28 - Jordanian Man Possibly Attacked Because of Tattoo
07/03 - Prison Inmate Charged With Unlawful Tattooing
06/22 - Tattoo Artist Robbed, Shot and Killed
06/23 - 3 Maori Warrior Heads Intended for Return to New Zealand
06/24 - Eminem's Tattoos Inhibiting His Acting Career Potential
06/24 - Jail Officials Forcing Unsanitary Removal of Body Piercings
06/24 - WY Town Proposes Ban on Body Modifications
06/25 - Starbrite Tattoo Ink Batch Contaminated with Mold
06/14 - Risk and Pain Involved in Tattoo Removal
06/18 - Borneo's Body Art Rituals and Tattoo Significance
06/11 - Florida Tattoo Artist Found Shot to Death
06/15 - Red Robin Sued for Firing Man over Religious Tattoos
06/16 - Uruguayan Government Restricts Tattoos for Minors
06/17 - SC Governor Sanford Signs Bill Releasing Tattoo Ban
06/20 - 104 year-old Tattooed Woman Joins in Festival Fun
06/03 - Pippin Pleads Guilty of Illegal Tattoo Operation for Minors
06/08 - Permanent Cosmetics Offered to Alopecia Sufferers
06/09 - Florida Police Use Tattoo Database to Find Criminals
06/10 - Belgian Health Minister to Change Age Rules for Body Art
05/22 - Mormon Church Leader Discourages Tattoos
05/23 - Canadian Prison Union Opposes Tattoo Parlor Idea
05/23 - New PA Law Requires Parental Permission for Piercings
05/25 - KY State Park Fires 3 Over New Tattoo & Piercing Ban
05/28 - PA Man Charged with Tattooing Minor
05/16 - Filmmaker Creating Document on SC and OK Tattoo Bans
05/18 - Glucose Testing "Smart Tattoo" Still Making Headway
05/19 - NC Health Board Approves Fee for Visiting Artists
05/20 - New PA Bill to Restrict Tattooing and Piercing of Minors
05/20 - SC General Assembly Passes Bill - Now Onto Sanford
05/21 - ID Students Gets Unsterile Tattoo - Health Concerns Grow
05/22 - SC Ban Lift Bill Just a Start - Months Away from Legalization
05/22 - Tattooed Short Story Still Needs Volunteers
05/04 - Britney Spears Does it Again - New Tat is Meaningless
05/07 - Linkin' Park Frontman Celebrates Opening of New Tat Shop
05/08 - Two Teens Sick After Receiving Illegal Tattoos
04/28 - SC Legalization Bill Hitting Some Snags
04/28 - Woman Claims She Was Forced to Show Buttocks Tattoo by Cops
04/29 - 91 year-old's New Tattoo Proves Evolution of Body Art
04/30 - Students Removed from Class for Nose Piercings
03/21/02 - Pamela Anderson Has Hep C
Celebrity Pamela Anderson finds out she has Hepatitis C, and blames it on her tattoo.
06/12/01 - Tattoo Shop Owner Slain by Competitor
Houston, Texas - Two tattoo artists are dead in a murder-suicide case.
10/01/02 - Picture of Nude Breast Constitutes Indecency?
Albuquerque, New Mexico - "An Albuquerque [piercer] who promoted public nipple piercings has been convicted a second time of public indecency."
10/15/02 - Man Faces Charges for Illegal Tattooing
North Carolina - "A Fayetteville tattoo artist living in Dunn is in jail today, awaiting trial on criminal charges of tattooing out of his home without a license."
10/16/02 - Fighting for Re-Legalization in South Carolina
Greenville, SC - "Some South Carolinians probably find tattoos distasteful, but personal taste is no reason to outlaw a practice that infringes on no one's rights."
10/16/02 - Girl Fired for Piercing - $2M Lawsuit Filed
Claiming that her eyebrow ring is a religious symbol, a woman files a $2 Million lawsuit against her former employer, Costco, for wrongful termination.
10/17/02 - Hospital Hype About Piercing Problems Exaggerated
Athens, Ohio - Contrary to what they would like you to believe, "the studs, rings and bars of pierced patients are not a snag in healthcare, said Holly Snedecor-Gray, manager of community relations".
10/17/02 - Tattoo Studio Name Causes a Stir
Slinger, Wisconsin - "Some village officials consider a new tattoo parlor's name - In Your Face Tattooz - a slap in the face to children attending four area schools a few blocks from the business."
10/17/02 - Update: NC Man Accused of Illegal Tattooing
North Carolina - "The tattoo artist jailed last week for allegedly tattooing illegally out of his home is out on bond and upset at some of the accusations that have been leveled at him."
11/12/02 - Florida Scratcher Gets Shut Down
An unlicensed tattooist working out of a hotel room and tattooing minors has been shut down.
11/12/02 - Tattooed Hands Prevented Man From Finding Work
After he had the tattoos removed, he found his first job in 10 years. Was it really the tattoos, or was he just more confident about his self-image?
11/18/02 - Nipple Ring Causes Lactation
A woman's nipple piercings led her to begin producing milk, even though she was not pregnant. A rare, but interesting, case.
11/26/02 - Contraband Tattoo Gun Gets Inmate Lockdown
Yes, I said "gun" because I'm sure it wasn't a machine.
12/04/02 - Robbie Willaims Gets a New Tattoo
Well, at least this time he managed to not offend an entire civilization with his choice of ink.
01/01 - "Mister Cartoon" Makes Headlines
After tattooing celebrities such as Cypress Hill and Eminem, this talented artist is getting the credit he deserves.
01/04 - Texas Tattoo Artist Attempts Guiness World Record
And succeeds with tattooing his friend for an entire 30 hour session!
01/06 - Tennis Player Anna Kournikova sports new tattoo
And then tries to cover it up with tape.....go figure.
12/04/02 - Austrian Engineer Designs First Tattooing Robot?
WTF??? It can't get any weirder than this, folks!
12/07/02 - Body Jewelry Thief Caught Wearing Evidence
And then the cops removed the stolen jewelry - ouch!
12/10/02 - No Charges Filed in Vegas Tattoo Shop Shooting
Pee in the parking lot, get shot in the stomach.
12/16 - Scotland Shop Pierces 12 y.o. - Legally
Lack of restrictive laws allowed a 12 year old girl to get her eyebrow pierced without her parent's permission.
12/17 - Wisconsin City Considers Lifting Tattoo Ban
Brookfield city counsel takes a new look at an old ban.
12/25/02 - Boutique Piercings Gone Very Bad
This one speaks for itself......good grief!
01/11 - Austin Air is Buzzing as First Convention Begins
Austin, Texas welcomes the inked with it's first-ever convention, The Star of Texas Tattoo and Art Revival.
01/13 - Man Wants to Tattoo Piglets for Art
When your mentor tells you to practice tattooing on pig skin, I don't think this is what they had in mind.....
01/13 - Maori Want Gesture of Appreciation For Mountain
A new Tom Cruise movie being shot in New Zealand includes video of a Maori ancestor, Mount Taranaki, and the Maori feel the mountain deserves some token of recognition.
01/13 - S.C. Residents Talk about their Tattoos
You can enjoy tattoos all you want in South Carolina....you just can't get them there. Some residents speak up on the significance of their art.
01/15 - Man Displays Dead Father's Tattooed Skin
Kinda creepy, but a true show of respect for a father's wish.
01/16 - He Did It! New Piercing World Record
Brent Moffatt becomes a human pin cushion by piercing himself 702 times, breaking the record of 200.
01/17 - Body Jewelry Thief Attacking Teen Girls
A man is being currently saught for attacking pre-teen and teen girls by ripping their jewelry from their bodies.
01/19 - Am-Jam Convention Report
The party ends Sunday, January 26, but the memories will live on.
02/07 - South African Tattooist Seeks Rape Charges Dropped
So the guy is a major creep - I wonder why they feel it important to mention he's a tattoo artist?
02/07 - Students Donate 370 Pints of Blood
This took place in Washington state, and the interesting part is that it says those with professional piercings can donate blood anytime, while those with unprofessional piercings have to wait a full year. Good for them!
02/07 - Tattooed Foreheads New Form of Advertising
"Semi-permanently tattooed on their foreheads".....let's hope in British, semi-permanently means temporary!
02/11 - New Illinois Ordinance Targets Unlicensed Tattooers
Whiteside County is introducing a new ordinance that will allow police to file charges against underground tattooers.
02/11 - Vermont Tattoo Artist Requests Stricter Regulation
In an attempt to keep scratchers out of business, a Vermont tattoo artist requests that the state tighten regulation.
02/12 - Tattoo Artist's Winnings Make Local Headlines
Clinton, Iowa shares in the pride of a local tattoo artist who's art won at a nearby body art convention.
02/24 - Facial Tattoos are for Psychos
While making valid points about some celebrities making a mockery of tattoos, Ben Coffman pushes the envelope just a little too far.
03/05 - D.N.R., Last Rites Tattoo
A nurse decides to make sure her final wishes are respected by getting a Do Not Resuscitate tattoo on her chest.
03/14 - Tattoo & Piercing Booths at Ozzfest
Rock and roll! Eat and drink! Celebrate, have fun and ...........get a tattoo?
03/16 - Trying to Make Changes in Jersey City
A tattoo artist recently received a summons for breaking an old law against tattooing. Now she seeks to change that law.
03/17 - Study Says Tattoos OK for Bikers, Not Businessmen
So, apparently now, tattoos are OK as long as you "fit" in the correct stereotype?
03/19 - Vacation on the Beach? Not if You've Got Tattoos!
A Honduran Resort, Omoa, has decided to ban all visitors with tattoos during the Easter holiday.
03/28 - Body Piercer Sentenced to Jail Time for Rape
This is the way it should be.
04/03 - Patriotic Tattoos are on the Rise
They're not just for military men anymore.
04/07 - Man Auctions off Head and Wears Company Logo Tattoo
Ever wonder how much your head is worth? Well, this guy's was worth $7,000.
04/11 - Woodstock Proposes Tattoo Festival
What better place for a fun-filled tattoo festival than Woodstock?
04/12 - Sir Ian McKellen Reveals LOTR Tattoo
Lord of the Rings actor shows off his personal "copy" of the tattoo many of the cast members got together.
04/13 - Ohio Seeks to Tax Tattoos
While some states still won't even allow tattooing, Ohio is looking into cashing in on the business by adding sales tax to tattoos.
04/15 - Lick 'n Stick Tattoos Still an American Favorite
An Ohio company sent 100,000 of these tattoos to soldiers in the mid-east in an attempt to bring a smile to their faces.
04/16 - Delhi, India Police Uses Tattoos as Form of Torture
a 17 year-old boy bears many marks of torture, including forced tattoos of Hindu Gods.
04/17 - Scratcher Faces up to 20 Years for Tattooing Minors
You'll never guess where this idiot got his equipment.
04/18 - CT Cops Ordered to Cover Spider Web Tattoos
Cops are being ordered to cover their spider web tattoos after a black co-worker claimed they were offensive.
04/22 - Artist and Customer Get Married in Tattoo Studio
It's where they met and it's where they tied the knot.....how sweet!
04/24 - Heavily Tattooed Jesse James Honored by City
If you're not familiar with Jesse's Discovery Channel show Monster Garage, it totally rocks!
04/25 - Angelina Jolie Gets a New Tattoo
Ancient Cambodian script now decorates her back.
04/29 - Tattoos Illegal in OK, but Permanent Cosmetics Not
Same procedure, same equipment - but one of them would get you a $500 fine.
05/01 - Man Sues Tattoo Shop Over Flesh Eating Virus
Any idiot that would tattoo 666 on someone (as a coverup, no less) deserves what he gets.
05/06 - Staph Infections from Spiders or Unclean Tattooing?
Inmates have been found with blood disease - they say it's from spider bites, but dirty tattoos may be the real culprit.
05/14 - S.C. Senator Gives Up Fight Against Tattoos
This is REALLY exciting news.....lets hope the rest of the lawmakers in S.C. take a page from this guy's book.
05/22 - Shootings and Death Outside Tattoo Studio
1 woman dead and 2 men severely injured in Houston, TX.
05/23 - Hand-made Tattoo Machines Found in Prison Shakedown
15 devices found during one inspection in a Hawaii prison.
05/28 - 3rd Times a Charm? Tattoo Studio Forced toRelocate
Needleworx has already had to relocate once because of zoning...now the city says they have to do it again.
05/30 - Olive Garden Gives Tattoo Ultimatum to Employee
Either remove the tattoo, work in the kitchen or quit - so she quit. I don't think I'll be patronizing Olive Garden any time soon.
06/02 - New Tattoo Removal System More Effective; Less Scars
If you really want to remove it, this might be the best way to go about it.
06/05 - Even Prince Charles Appreciates a Good Tattoo
This story is absolutely wonderful - wow!
06/11 - Tattooist, Girlfriend & Unborn Child Murdered
Also see Sacred Heart's memorial to them on their webpage at www.sacredheartstudio.com
06/12 - Demonic Ink Studio Burned - Arson Suspected
Anyone with information about this is asked to call the provided tip line.
06/13 - KKK Stick-On Tattoo Found in Bubble Gum Wrapping
Maybe this is why so many people hate tattoos?
06/14 - Tattoo Studio Doubles as Swinging Sex Club
Sex, drugs and tattoos........how nice.
06/14 - Tulsa, Oklahoma Arrests Men for Tattooing
Probably not the best way to go about gaining the respect of local lawmakers.
06/20 - Asian Tattoo Makes UK Boy Look Stupid
You really have to be careful when getting a tattoo in a language you don't understand.
06/26 - Britney Spears Says No More Tattoos
Precious Princess Spears says she can't bear anymore tattoos because they hurt too much. Poor baby.
06/26 - Tattoo "Station" Opens in Classy AU Department Store
Wow - now this is impressive.
07/11 - Library Holds Henna Art Session
An Oklahoma library holds a session to apply and teach the art of henna. I don't see any "taxpayers" complaining about this one.
07/11 - South Carolina Tattooing Ban is Weakening
Some say it could be over very soon - and some Georgia artists are getting nervous.
07/18 - Body Art Blamed for Ailments & Deaths in Europe
07/22 - Florida Man Charged with Tattooing & Piercing Minors
07/24 - Marine Killed & Family Plans Memorial Tattoos
It's not the main point of the whole story, but I found this very interesting - "Virtually everyone, even the relatives who hated all his tattoos, is planning to get some kind of memorial tattoo".
07/25 - Library Holds Tattoo Information Gathering
Now this is exactly what we need more of, even if some of the "taxpayers" think it's a waste.
07/25 - The Evolution of the Tattoo
Taking a look at how changes in society have directly affected the evolution of tattoos and their popularity.
07/27 - Tattoo Artist Has Shop in Medical Park
07/30 - Guiness Tattooing Record Challenged Once Again
Mark Voorhees and Dale White are going for 40 straight hours, to beat the current record of 33.
08/01 - Man Jailed for Nazi Tattoo
08/01 - Ohio Tattoo Charges Now Include 7% Sales Tax
08/08 - Kiddie KKK Tattoos Strike Again
08/10 - Tattoo Artists Pulling Overtime in Sturgis
08/14 - Timberlake Says No More Tattoos
Justin Timberlake decided to put a stop to his body art because his mommy told him to.
08/17 - Companies Differ in their Piercing Policies
08/17 - Woodstock Tattoo Fest Gets the Green Light
08/29 - Health Alert Issued and Tattoo Studio Closed
UK studio is closed and former patrons are advised to be checked for HIV and Hepatitis.
08/30 - Ohio Studio Closed for Lack of Sterilization
Another studio has been closed for business due to improper sterilization practices.
09/02 - Man Assaults Wife for Getting Tattoo
09/02 - UK Gov't Cracks Down on Body Piercing Practices
09/04 - Tattoos Give Super-human Powers?
09/07 - Queensland Bans Youth Nipple and Genital Piercings
09/08 - KY Man's Eyebrow Piercing Linked to Brain Abscess?
09/10 - Update on Thai boys with Khmer Tattoos
Producers of the movie that inspired the young boys to get the Khmer tattoos is now footing the bill for their removal.
09/12 - PA Students (and parents) Protest School Dress Code
09/13 - Mattel Introduces New Dolls, Tattooed & Pierced
09/13 - Tattoo Artist Charged in Man's Death
09/17 - Cosmetic Tattoos Pose Risk
09/18 - Another Tattoo Artist Charged in NJ Man's Death
09/22 - NZ Art Gallery Celebrates the Samoan Tattoo
09/25 - Salon Piercing Scars Boy for Life
09/25 - Semi-Victory for Cleveland Tattoo Studio
09/26 - Tattoo Studio Averts Shut-Down Despite Allegations
09/27 - Reno Tattoo Expo Draws Virgins to Veterans
09/29 - "The Rock" Gets a New Tattoo, Samoan Style
09/30 - Town Residents and Merchants Afraid of Tattoo Studio
10/01 - Northwest Indian and Maori Art Compared
10/02 - Ron White Sues S.C. State for Tattoo Ban
For more information on Ron White, go to Freedom Tattoo.
10/06 - Genital Piercings May Cause Oral Transmission of HIV
10/08 - Paul Booth Joins Slayer Concert Tour
10/08 - Tattoos Not Just for Teens Anymore
10/08 - UK Website Provides Chemical Safety Guidance
10/09 - Kanji Appeals Most to Those Who Cannot Read It
10/10 - Survey Says! Tattoos Make People Feel Sexier
10/15 - Wrong Placement & Jewelry Makes Tongue Piercing Bad
10/16 - OK Couple Arrested for Illegal Tattooing and Drugs
10/16 - Rugby Athlete Surprises Fans with Samoan Pe'a
10/17 - CA Piercer Helps Police Nab Hindu Art Thief
10/18 - KY Residents Show City Pride with Tattoos
10/21 - Kids Choosing to be Kids Instead of Wanting Tattoos
10/21 - Toy Run Planned to Honor Night Club Fire Victims
10/22 - More Research Being Done on Tattoo for Diabetics
10/23 - Tattoo Shop Muder Suspect's Trial Begins
10/26 - MT Holds Successful Tattoo Convention
10/27 - WI Holds First Madtown Tattoo & Piercing Expo
10/28 - FL Businesses Reject Tattoo Studio
10/28 - WY Doctor Spearheads Regulation Effort
10/30 - OH Studio Shut Down After Raid Reveals Drugs
11/03 - Tattooed Teens and Risk of Hepatitis
11/05 - Wise Words on School Piercing Policies
11/09 - NY Town to Regulate Body Piercings - Except Ears
11/11 - Should Employers Hire Based on Appearances?
11/11 - WA Businesses Try to Oust Tattoo Parlor
11/12 - Guiness Record for Most Piercings - Wanna Guess?
11/13 - Modern Lure of Stretching vs. Ancient Traditions
11/14 - Country Music Stars Explain Their Tattoos
11/14 - Judge Orders Re-Hire of Officer Axed for Tat Pics
11/17 - Scientists Conducting Study on Hepatitis Vaccine
11/20 - David Arquette Shows Off New Tattoo to Wife's Horror
11/20 - Interview with Erik "Lizardman" Sprague
11/21 - Dentists, Cardiologists Warn of Oral Piercing Risks
11/21 - Prison Inmate Has Swastika Tattoo Slashed Off
11/26 - Risky Glow-in-the-Dark Tattoos Becoming More Popular
11/28 - Photographer Soon to Release New Body Art Book
12/1 - Holiday Vacations Great Time to Get Tattoo, Piercing
12/12 - Cosmetic Tattoos Difficult to Fix or Remove
12/12 - Studio Re-opens After Health Scare
12/15 - Vote: NBA's Best Tattoos
12/16 - KY Residents Get Tattooed for Charity
12/2 - Pedophile Removes Own Victim Tattoo With Razor
12/4 - Man Wears IT Logo on Forehead for Price
12/7 - You Say Micropigmentation, City Says Tattoo
12/8 - Tattoo Copyright Controversy
01/01 - Man Arrested for Unlicensed Tattooing of a Minor
01/05 - Tattoos Attracting More Women Down Under
01/05 -Surgery Blunder Changes Man's Tattoo to Gay Statement
01/09 - Supreme Court to Settle Tattoo Ink Dispute
01/09 - Tattoo Wine Supports Breast Cancer Research
01/11 - Jersey City Opens First Legal Tattoo Studio
12/19 - Illegal Tattoo Setup Shut Down and Man Arrested
12/23 - Toronto Studio Closed; Customers Warned of Hep Risk
01/12 - Body Art in the Workplace
01/13 - S.C. Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Tattooing
You can read another article on this subject and about Ron White, the tattoo artist making this all possible, here and here.
01/14 - Tattoo Artist Gets Life Sentence for Kidnaps,Rapes
01/17 - N.C. City Refuses Zoning for Tattoo Studio
01/20 - Man Arrested for Tattooing and Molesting Minor
01/21 - Man Burns Down Tattoo Studio In Jealous Rage
01/21 - Man Charged on 14 Counts of Illegal Medical Practice
01/24 - Los Angeles Tat Artist Has New Career as Singer
01/27 - Shooting at CA Tattoo Studio Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Hurt
01/29 - S.C. Legalization Bill Passes House Subcommittee
01/31 - IL Reps Seek to Regulate Tattoo Studios
02/01 - Body Painting: Art or Obscenity?
02/04 - MD Lawmakers Also Looking to Tax Body Art Services
02/05 - IA Lawmakers Also Join Regulation Bandwagon
02/05 - ID Senator Attempts to Regulate Tattooing, Piercing
02/05 - Robert Downey Jr. Gets a New Tattoo - Of Himself
02/09 - American Tattooist Does Traditional Japanese Tebori
02/09 - NE Still Debating over Tattoo Regulation
02/09 - OK Lawmakers Revisit 40-yr. Ban on Tattooing
02/11 -- S.C. House Adds 2 Amendments; Passes Bill
02/13 - Minor Investigated for Tattooing Peers
02/18 - Comedy Writer Takes Dig at Tattoos
02/19 - SC Legalization Bill Gets Sent Back for Review
02/23 - New Guiness Piercing Record - 900 Needles
02/24 - Backroom Tattooing Causing Infections and Concern
02/25 - Press Release: Ear Cartilage More Prone to Infection
Note that this article refers to piercings done in kiosks, which are mall piercing stations not professional piercing studios.
03/06 - OK Senate Rejects Bill to Legalize Tattooing
03/08 - KY Body Art Regulation Takes Effect April 1
03/11 - White Man Killed for Wearing Latino Gang Tattoos
03/12 - Man Walks into Tattoo Studio and Shoots 3
03/12 - Woman Dead Because She Criticized Tattoo
03/17 - S.C. Tattoo Legalization Bill Heads to House - Again
03/25 - South Carolina House Votes to Lift Tattoo Ban
03/27 - Georgia Bans Genital Piercings on Women
03/28 - Too Many Tattoo Shops?
03/29 - Canada Prisons to Set up Tattoo Parlors
03/30 - Detroit Tattoo Artist Attacks and Robs Former Client
03/31 - Movie "Passion" Sparks Rise in Christian Tattoos
3/30 - Genital Piercing Ban Not Intent of GA Mutilation Bill
04/03 - IL to Lower Age Minimum for Tattoos from 21 to 18
