If you’ve made the decision to get a tattoo, you’ll understand what a commitment it is.  Although tattoo removal is possible, it can be a lengthy treatment and if you’re choosing to get tattooed, you should only do it if you plan on keeping the design forever.  Here are a few things you should consider [...]

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If you’re thinking about getting your first tattoo, chances are you have a lot of questions.  Where should I go?  Which design should I use?  Is it safe?  Here’s a list of common questions for the tattoo newbie and some straightforward answers that should put your mind at ease. Are Tattoos Safe? Perfectly so.  As [...]

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Sexy Barbadian pop icon Rihanna is no stranger to the world of tattoos, already known for her collection of cute, girly tats inked on her ears, hip, back and hands, among other places.  However she surprised celeb watchers this week when pictures of her holidaying in Brazil showed her with some new and seemingly out [...]

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One recent tattoo story you might have missed involves something I hadn’t seen before on a large scale – people getting inked to help a charity.  Of course, some individuals have had tattoos to raise money in the past, but a charity tattoo convention sounded new to me! Basically, the people of Ventura County CA [...]

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Did you ever see that sketch on the Whitest Kids U’ Know where the drunk guy goes into a tattoo parlor and asks for a very complicated tattoo he is making up on the spot, involving Bowser from Super Mario Brothers playing a double necked guitar while surfing, with a pot leaf and a cross [...]

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Police officers in Phoenix, Arizona have been asked to keep their tattoos covered up when in uniform.  Any members of the 1,187 strong patrol force will now be required to cover up tattooed forearms, necks, hands and ankles when on duty, in a bid to project a more “professional” and “straight laced” image. While this [...]

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Everyone’s been there at one point, loved up and in the mood to celebrate with the world.  What better way to show someone you’ll love them forever than to get it tattooed on your body permanently?  Except, it can be difficult sustaining a relationship when you’re in the public spotlight 24/7, so it’s not always [...]

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Everyone knows the usual suspects when it comes to well known celebrity tattoos.  Angelina Jolie is covered in them, the late Amy Winehouse looked like a human colouring book and Kelly Osborne was a given to get inked well before her 18th birthday.  Nobody blinks an eyelid when they show up on the red carpet [...]

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With the popularity of tattooing enjoying an all-time high, it is no surprise that plenty are jumping on the bandwagon.  TV shows like LA Ink have glamorised the industry even further and the stars’ antics off camera continue to raise the profile.  More and more people are trying to shock with their latest designs and [...]

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