It seems like there is a do it yourself kit for just about everything these days, and now tattoo kits are no exception. Tattoo kits are cropping up on the Internet for less than $200 and this is posing a risk to the general population as, can you really trust yourself to do something as permanent as a tattoo? And even more so, do you want to?
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These days, pregnancy is the new black and getting engaged is as chic as picking up the new Bottega bag. But for those celebrities that aren’t exactly growing up with Hollywood and making major life milestones, it seems that getting inked is a viable substitute to keep up with the times in Tinseltown. Just ask Angelina Jolie! She has had babies, gotten married, AND gotten new ink all in a 3 month time frame! Guess she is just covering her bases, but for Rihanna, a little tribal ink was all she needed to stay chic and sexy.
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Jade Goody is a woman who is struggling with cancer, and she has decided to make a permanent statement of her love for her boyfriend Jack Tweedy by tattooing his name on her wrist. And this is not Jade’s first tattoo. In preparation for her chemotherapy, Jade had her eyebrows tattooed in the event that she lost them from her cancer treatment. She recently appeared in court on Tuesday to support him, and then headed to Eternal Art to honor him with permanent body art.
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Peaches Geldof has just received a new tattoo to honor her hubby Max Drummey. This fact has confused a few people, since just a month ago, she was swearing that their marriage wouldn’t last forever. So whether it is true love or not, she has decided to give herself a permanent imprint of her current hubby, and possibly an ex husband to be. But this is life when one is 19. And her hubby, a mere 23 year old, has decided to return her love in kind.
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When you are looking for a tattoo parlor for the first time, it can be a little nervewracking. Making the decision to get a tattoo in the first place can inspire a little bit of fear, and of course you want it done right, and you want it done well. Doing your research ahead of time is going to pay off. You will feel more comfortable with your artist and with the experience if you have done your homework to find the right tattoo parlor.
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If you are considering getting a tattoo, the first two questions you will have on the subject are what to get and where to put it. Today, many women are choosing to go with wrist tattoos as this is a very feminine place to put tattoos, and is a trend inspired by Hollywood. Victoria Beckham has set the pace for this trend by having her own fashion label tattooed on her wrist. Why choose a wrist tattoo? By putting a tattoo here you are showing your vulnerability with your ‘wrists up’ in order to expose your tattoo. Thus, when it comes to choosing wrist tattoos, you will choose a more personal design that is specific to the message you are trying to get across.
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One of the biggest issues facing tattoo recipients today is the issue of color fade. Tattoos are most beautiful in their earliest stages due to the fact that the color is vibrant and bright. But like many other things in life, so too do tattoos fade with time. Permanent pigments have long been deemed unsafe for use with tattoos on humans, and as such, light fast and alternative permanent ink forms are used today. But when it comes to the very bright colors of magenta, orange, red, purple, or yellow, the fade resistance is minimal leaving your beautiful tattoo faded as years go by. Why does this happen?
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If you are a Blackberry user, or just want one *really bad* then you know how addictive the Blackberry trend has become. The trend has become so big in fact, that an entire forum for Blackberry users has been created that showcases this addiction. The forum is called ‘Crackberry’. And the folks at Crackberry.com know full well that when new product launches from the Blackberry line come up, that current Blackberry users will do just about *anything* for a new, or a free Blackberry. Or….for one that is the cream of the crop.
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Henna tattoos can be a great alternative for those that are considering getting a tattoo but are nervous about how they will look, or how long they will be on their skin. Henna tattoos look very much like actual tattoos but they generally only last about three weeks. They are also good alternatives for those that don’t mind having something always inked onto their skin but they want to change the drawing often. Authentic henna tattoos are generally considered to be very safe, with allergies being the only possible side effect but even these are rare and mild. However, a different kind of henna called black henna tattoos can be very dangerous and pose serious health risks. This is because it uses the same chemical, called Para-phenylenediamine (PPD), which is used to dye hair black.
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Pregnant women are continuously finding new ways to commemorate and celebrate the very special time in their lives when they carry their unborn child. Along with trends such as belly casts, women are starting to consider getting tattoos to celebrate and forever remember those nine special months. However, because of the possible safety issues, some women are hesitant to get a tattoo while they are pregnant. Are the dyes safe? And what are the risks to the unborn baby? There are a few factors to consider. Other women may discover they’re pregnant and already have a tattoo which brings up unique concerns for them and their baby.
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