Tattoo FAQ

Is a scabbing tattoo normal? Is it safe to pick a scab? I don't know why we feel this uncontrollable urge to dig at our scabs, even if it causes pain or bleeding, but it seems to be something ingrained in our psyche.

Tattoo FAQ - Although painful tattoo sessions are rare, they do happen sometimes. If you were getting a tattoo and found yourself in a considerable amount of pain, there are ways to cope.

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 symbols and etchings found in cemeteries and on tombstones or gravestones, plus astrological zodiac signs and the meanings behind different flowers.

Which part of getting a tattoo hurts more? The outlining or the shading?

Tattoo FAQ - Tattoos and MRI Scans. 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?

Tattoo FAQ: Health regulations and state laws regarding body art studios doing tattoos and piercings. Where can I find local state regulations regarding tattoos and piercings.

Tattoo FAQ: Pregnancy and tattoos - Why can't (or shouldn't) a pregnant or nursing woman get a tattoo?

Tattoo FAQ: Hair and Tattoos - Can hair affect the appearance of a tattoo? What can you do to prevent a hairy tattoo?

Tattoo FAQ: Will a healing tattoo leak clear pus, if it is infected? Know what the warning signs of true infection are and what symptoms are not cause for concern.

How much money you can make as a tattoo artist is almost impossible to project and depends on a lot of different variables - Where do you live? The local economy and how much a tattoo generally costs will have a great effect on your income. It also can determine how many customers you may have depending on the amount of expendable cash flow...

Tattoo FAQ - First tattoo: How to does a person pick their first or next tattoo? How do you design a tattoo? Really think about what you get so that you are sure it is something you will still be happy to look at 10, 20 and even 50 years from now.

Tattoo FAQ - Some artists wiIt's just going to take finding the right artist to do it and then it's totally up to you to take really good care of it.

Is it okay to tattoo over stretch marks? It's very possible that you can get them tattooed over with success. However, deep or dark lines are

Tattoo FAQ Tattoo Goo: Do specialty tattoo aftercare products like tattoo goo really work? Are they better than what people have been using for many years?

Tattoo FAQ - Who is the best tattoo artist? A question that gets asked a lot. Is there really a 'best artist'? Can that really be defined? What to look for, when you are looking for the 'best artist' for your tattoo.

Tattoo FAQ Tattoo Process: How is a tattoo applied? What can you expect to experience when going to get a tattoo?

Tattoo FAQ Do tattoo artists have to have some kind of special licensing or certification?

Tattoo - Why are tattoos permanent? Why doesn't the ink just break up and wash down the drain?

Tattoos - 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?

Tattoo pain is a large concern for beginners, who want to know if outlining or shading hurts the most. Find out what others have said about comparing the pain.

Can liquid bandaging (Band-Aid) be used on a new tattoo? Find the answer here.

After getting a tattoo, how long should you wait before you go swimming? Get the answer here.

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

What you don't know can hurt you - from Chemistry Guide Anne Marie Helmenstine.