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4 Health and Wellness Tips for Tattoo Artists

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Tattoos are extremely popular these days. People are getting new tattoos all the time. But it can also mean more health issues and concerns if the tattoo artist fails to follow proper safety techniques. Not only do people need to learn the healthiest treatment for new tattoos, but so do tattoo artists. The tattoo artists need to make sure they engage in safe and proper techniques to prevent contamination and diseases. Here are 4 Health and Wellness Tips for Tattoo Artists that provide safe and natural methods that can be used effectively and speed up the healing process. Tattoo equipment After you've opened your tattoo business and have everything in place, one of the most important things to remember and to do is to clean your tattoo machines thoroughly. To prevent contamination and diseases, tattoo equipment must be kept clean to prevent contamination and the spread of diseases. Infected machines or needles can cause serious, and even deadly, diseases such as Hepatitis. Ne...

Step by Step guide to your first tattoo

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If you are considering getting your very first tattoo and are a bit hesitant or are full of anticipation, rests assure it is a common feeling that most all people go through their first time. Not knowing what is going to happen can often hold us back from getting the tattoo. This 5 step guide below should help you turn your anticipation into excitement. 1. Plan your design Do not panic if you are not an artist. You will find many tattoo artists that can help you plan a terrific design that will work for your skin. You can also search on the Internet or through magazines for images and photos for reference, like at thetattooshop.co.uk for instance. Decide what you like and dislike on each photo. You can sketch out your design or have it sketched out based on your selections. 2. Research Your Artist Ask friends and family who have already gotten their first tattoo to recommend a place for you to go. You can also check with the BBB to see the establishment's record, see if ...

What Are The Health Risks Associated With Tattoos?

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Tattoos are quite popular with people of all ages. From small designs to those that take up large parts of the body, they are an expression of your personality. Some choose to have them for memorial reasons or to honor someone special in their life. Others choose them due to their love of art. Whatever the reason, there are some associated risks with having a tattoo placed on your body. It is important that you are aware of the risks you could face and how you can avoid them if possible. From choosing your tattoo shop to the tattoo location, these tips can help you to be informed of the risks and avoid being a victim yourself. Tattoo Parlor Choice You want to make sure that you are familiar with your tattoo parlor. You want to ask questions about their processes, sterilization procedures and for any licenses that need to be had by parlors in your area. You run the risk of infection if you do not know where you are getting your tattoo. Make sure the place is clean and is a reputab...

Laser Treatment - An Easy Way For Tattoo Removal

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Body art or Tattoo design is a big business in New York City & even all over the world. Since a 36-year ban against tattooing was lifted in 1997, the city issues hundreds of two-year tattoo licenses each year to the artists. In 2011, there were a total of 2,127 tattoo licenses issued; according to the statistical reports given by the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene. A research shows that as many as 22% of U.S. college students have at least one tattoo, and about half of people who get tattoos later try to have them removed. According to researchers older tattoos are not easy to remove. Some say removal is not only painful, but is also expensive, but thanks to the technological advancements it has become really easy to get your tattoo removed at a cost effective price. Is Laser Treatment The Safest Way For The Removal Of Tattoos? Yes, Laser tattoo removal is the safest method as there are no side effects of this treatment. It is considered as an effective treatment...

Love Tattoo: What to do when the ink lasts longer than the 'I Do'

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It was an epic romance of pop culture legend. She threw a bottle at his head across a crowded MTV stage, and dates were Jean Paul Gaultier fashion shows; love songs about Teenage Dreams sold millions, film premieres in complementary colour palettes were schmoozed at, and inevitably the ultimate public declaration of them all followed: Russell Brand and Katy Perry got matching tattoos. But then the fairy tale exploded like a Firework in one of the pop star's songs, and the Sanskrit inking on their respective upper arms outlasted the marriage vows. With the divorce finalised this week- Perry signed off on the papers with a smiley face, truly happy, it seems, to wave the funnyman goodbye- the question on everybody's lips is: will those tats be wiped from record too, just like their doomed relationship? It's a common dilemma. So common, in fact, that the tattoo removal is tipped as becoming the next billion dollar industry- ink lovers are flocking in droves to remove chea...