Tattoo FAQ
If you're getting your first tattoo or even your tenth, you may have questions about it. These sites have put together collections to answer questions about tattoos that are asked the most.
s Scabbing Normal and Is it Safe to Pick a Scab From a Tattoo?
Is scabbing normal when a tattoo is healing and is it okay to pick a scab from a tattoo?
Is scabbing normal when a tattoo is healing and is it okay to pick a scab from a tattoo?
How to Cope with a Painful Tattoo Session
Although most tattoos are more annoying than painful, the occasional bad experience does happen. If you're having a particularly painful session, here is how to cope.
Although most tattoos are more annoying than painful, the occasional bad experience does happen. If you're having a particularly painful session, here is how to cope.
How Weight Fluctuations and Body Changes Can Affect Your Tattoo
If you lose or gain weight, lift weights or become ill, these bodily changes can affect our tattoos. This article explores the different changes, how they may affect your ink, and what you can do (if anything) to prevent damage and image distortion.
If you lose or gain weight, lift weights or become ill, these bodily changes can affect our tattoos. This article explores the different changes, how they may affect your ink, and what you can do (if anything) to prevent damage and image distortion.
The Meanings of Tattoo Symbols and Designs (Part 2)
The meanings of symbols and etchings found in cemeteries and on tombstones or gravestones, plus astrological zodiac signs and the meanings behind different flowers.
The meanings of symbols and etchings found in cemeteries and on tombstones or gravestones, plus astrological zodiac signs and the meanings behind different flowers.
Which hurts more - outlining or shading?
Which part of getting a tattoo hurts more? The outlining or the shading?
Which part of getting a tattoo hurts more? The outlining or the shading?
Is something in tattoo ink that inhibits the use of an MRI x-ray machine?
Why do some doctors say you can't have an MRI if you have a tattoo? Is it something about the ink that inhibits the use of an MRI machine?
Why do some doctors say you can't have an MRI if you have a tattoo? Is it something about the ink that inhibits the use of an MRI machine?
How would I find the health regulations for a specific state for tattoo parlor?
Where can you find health regulations and state laws for tattoo shops?
Where can you find health regulations and state laws for tattoo shops?
Why shouldn't pregnant or nursing women get a tattoo?
Why can't (or shouldn't) a pregnant or nursing woman get a tattoo?
Why can't (or shouldn't) a pregnant or nursing woman get a tattoo?
Can hair change the overall appearance of a tattoo?
Can hair affect the appearance of a tattoo? What can you do to prevent a hairy tattoo?
Can hair affect the appearance of a tattoo? What can you do to prevent a hairy tattoo?
I just got my first tattoo, and it's leaking clear puss!! What should I do?
If your tattoo is leaking clear puss, is it infected? Know what the warning signs of true infection are and what symptoms are not cause for concern.
If your tattoo is leaking clear puss, is it infected? Know what the warning signs of true infection are and what symptoms are not cause for concern.
How much money do tattoo artists make?
How much money does a tattoo artist typically make?
How much money does a tattoo artist typically make?
How should I choose my first tattoo?
How to choose your first or how to design a tattoo.
How to choose your first or how to design a tattoo.
Why Won't Some Artists Tattoo Feet?
Why won't some tattoo artists tattoo on feet or hands?
Why won't some tattoo artists tattoo on feet or hands?
Is it okay to get a tattoo on your stretch marks?
Is it okay to tattoo over stretch marks?
Is it okay to tattoo over stretch marks?
Does Tattoo Goo really work or is something else better?
Do specialty tattoo aftercare products like tattoo goo really work? Are they better than what people have been using for many years?
Do specialty tattoo aftercare products like tattoo goo really work? Are they better than what people have been using for many years?
Who in your mind is the best tattoo artist in the continental United States?
Who is the best tattoo artist?
Who is the best tattoo artist?
How exactly is a tattoo done?
How is a tattoo applied? What can you expect to experience when going to get a tattoo?
How is a tattoo applied? What can you expect to experience when going to get a tattoo?
Do you have to be Certified to be a Tattoo Artist?
Do tattoo artists have to have some kind of special licensing or certification?
Do tattoo artists have to have some kind of special licensing or certification?
Why are tattoos permanent?
Why are tattoos permanent? Why doesn't the ink just break down and wash away?
Why are tattoos permanent? Why doesn't the ink just break down and wash away?
Should I let my friend practice tattoos on me?
If your friend has a tattoo kit and wants to start learning how to tattoo by practicing on friends, should you let them practice on you?
If your friend has a tattoo kit and wants to start learning how to tattoo by practicing on friends, should you let them practice on you?
Which Hurts More - Outlining or Shading?
Does the shading of a tattoo hurt more or less than the outlining?
Does the shading of a tattoo hurt more or less than the outlining?
Are you Ever Too Old to Learn How to Tattoo?
Is it possible to reach a certain age where you just have to accept that you have missed your boat and you are too old to venture into learning how to tattoo?
Is it possible to reach a certain age where you just have to accept that you have missed your boat and you are too old to venture into learning how to tattoo?
FAQ - Can I Use Liquid Bandage (Band-Aid) On My New Tattoo?
Can liquid bandaging (Band-Aid) be used on a new tattoo? Find the answer here.
Can liquid bandaging (Band-Aid) be used on a new tattoo? Find the answer here.
FAQ - Swimming With a New Tattoo
After getting a tattoo, how long should you wait before you go swimming? Get the answer here.
After getting a tattoo, how long should you wait before you go swimming? Get the answer here.
Ever-growing FAQ&A List for Beginners
Are tattoos safe? What should I expect when I go to get my tattoo? Does it hurt? Can I use some kind of numbing cream? How much is it going to cost? Should I tip my tattoo artist?....and much, much more
Are tattoos safe? What should I expect when I go to get my tattoo? Does it hurt? Can I use some kind of numbing cream? How much is it going to cost? Should I tip my tattoo artist?....and much, much more
Are Tattoos a Sin?
Christian Teens guide, Brandon Hill, discusses the meaning behind the scriptures often used to say that tattoos are against the bible.
Christian Teens guide, Brandon Hill, discusses the meaning behind the scriptures often used to say that tattoos are against the bible.
Ink Chemistry - What's in Your Tattoo?
What you don't know can hurt you - from Chemistry Guide Anne Marie Helmenstine.
What you don't know can hurt you - from Chemistry Guide Anne Marie Helmenstine.
Can Glass Block the Sun & Can the Sun Fade your Tattoo?
Joseph Andersen answers this questions from the physics point-of-view.
Joseph Andersen answers this questions from the physics point-of-view.