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By Jodie Michalak, About.com Guide

Summer Tattoo Care Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Keep your tattoo vibrant and cover up in the sun.
Pin Up Girl Tattoos Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The history of old school pin-up models and tattoo designs.
My tattoos and the stories behind them Created: Sunday, October 02, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
As the guide to this site, I wanted to share with you my own tattoos and why they are significant to me.
Memorial Mother's Day Old School Mom Tattoo Designs Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
A tattoo idea even mom loves.
United States Tattoo Convention Event Show List 2012 Created: Saturday, May 05, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Dates and information for tattoo events throughout the U.S.-2012
The Piercing Bible Interview with Master Piercer Elayne Angel Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Exclusive interview with Master Piercer and author Elayne Angel.
Cross Tattoos Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Discover the many depictions of the cross for tattoo inspiration.
Feather Tattoo Meanings and Ideas Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Set adrfit with a tattoo design symbolic of freedom.
Types of Body Piercings Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
Overview of various body modification piercing styles.
Twilight Tattoos and Vampire Bite Designs Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Take a bite out of these eternal tattoo ideas.
5 Sexy Tattoo Spots for Men Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sexy tattoo placement suggestions for men.
Tips for Getting the Best Tattoo Created: Sunday, April 15, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Ink without regret with these tips.
Body Piercing Aftercare - New Piercing Care and Remedies to Common Piercing Problems Created: Thursday, January 13, 2005 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
Instructions on how to care for a new body piercing and remedies to fix some of the most common piercing problems.
Cross Tattoo Styles Created: Saturday, April 07, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Get inspired and ink your faith with a spiritual and religious cross tattoo symbol.
Why Many Tattoo Artists Refuse to Tattoo Hands Feet and Faces Created: Thursday, May 29, 2003 Updated: Friday, April 06, 2012
Many studios have policies against doing tattoos on the hands, feet or face. Some artists feel strongly enough about it to turn down potential business by refusing to do this type of tattoo. But wh..
Hepatitis C - Invasive Body Art and Hepatitis C Created: Sunday, February 22, 2009 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
The risks of Hepatitis C in regards to invasive body art procedures, such as tattoos and piercings, are greater than you would think.
Top 5 Tribal Design Tattoos Created: Monday, March 26, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
Discover the top 5 tribal style tattoos and rituals throughout the world.
5 Sexy Spots for a Girls Tattoo Created: Monday, March 19, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012
Tattoos take on a boudoir style in peek-a-boo placement.
Cherry Blossom Tattoos and Meanings Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Learn the spiritual and significant meanings behind cherry blossoms before you get inked.
Tattoo Aftercare: How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
Tattoo aftercare tips and advice.
How to Discover Talented Tattoo Artists Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
Tips for Discovering Hidden Talent
Ink Master Tattoo Reality TV Show Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
Ink Master Tattoo Reality Show
Dragon Tattoo Designs for Girls Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
Dragon Tattoo Designs for Girls
Sailor Jerry Profile Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
Profile of old school tattoo legend Sailor Jerry.
How to Design Your Own Tattoo Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
How to Design Your Own Tattoo
Get Inspired by Dave Navarro's Eclectic Tattoo Designs Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
A private peek at some of Dave Navarro's eclectic mix of tattooed inspirations.
Top 10 Old School Tattoos Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Top 10 Old School Tattoos
Contact Jodie Michalak About.com Tattoo Guide Created: Monday, March 05, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 05, 2012
Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Tattoo Guide.
Japanese Tattoos: Writing Your Name in Kanji Video Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Before you tattoo your name in Japanese Kanji, do your research and be sure you know what the symbol means. Watch this video from About.com for some tips on how to get the right Kanji symbol to tat..
Different Types of Flower Tattoos Videos Video Created: Friday, October 28, 2011 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Want to learn about the different types of flower tattoos that are most common? Here, see information about tattoos before you head to the shop.
How to Practice Tattooing Video Created: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
It's imperative to practice tattooing before doing so on a real person. Here's advice on what objects are best to practice on, which techniques need to be mastered, and how to know when you're read..
Getting a Japanese Kanji Tattoo of Your Name Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Having your name written in Kanji is a really popular type of tattoo to get. Here is a video going over the process of getting your name written in Japanese Kanji in order to get a tattoo.

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