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What piercing should you get?

Body piercing has increasingly become part of the main-
stream culture in our society. However, people who are
new to body piercing are often confused and need information
about which part of the body should they get pierced.

The most common body piercing parts include: Ear Lobe,
Ear cartilage, Eyebrow, Nostril, Nasal septum, Nasal Bridge,
Tongue, Lip, Nipple, Navel, Female Genitalia and Male
Genitalia. Different area varies in piercing pain and healing
time. For example, piercing on eyebrow has the least
piercing pain while genital piercing is most painful. Piercing
on tongue takes around 4 weeks to heal while nipple
piercing takes 3 to 6 months to heal.

Whether you want to pierce your arm, eyes, chest or
neck, keep in mind that piercing can virtually be accomplished
in any different area of the body. Piercing of one area
versus another is no longer reserved for one sex or the
other in many instances - and in fact, most piercings are
considered to be unisex, with some daring piercings
being the exception. So, deciding on the right location
for your piercing is half the battle. If you are not sure
where exactly to pierce, your best bet is first considering
the consequences, suitability and healing times of
different areas.

For example, bold, daring, and increasingly popular
genital piercings are an exciting and sexy way to show
off your nether regions... BUT -- how long will you have
to wait for those area to heal? Well, for female genitalia
you can expect a healing time of 4 to 10 weeks, but for
male genitalia you can expect to wait 4 weeks to a full
6 months, depending on the piercing. So, for some women
this may not be as big of a decision as for some men. In
some other cases, nipple piercings can damage some of
the milk-producing glands in a women's breasts, which
can cause problems later if the woman decides to breast-
feed her baby. Some pierced areas, like, belly button
piercings, are more likely to become infected because
of irritation from tight clothing.

Cosmetic Tattooing

Although sometimes cosmetic eyebrow tattooing is a necessary
step in the reconstruction of a face following a traumatic
accident, it can also be used for patients who have sparse
eyebrows and do not want to apply brow liner daily. Most
of the time, these patients are women who are concerned
about the way that their eyebrows frame their face. Some
patients are allergic to cosmetics or have poor eyesight and
cannot apply their makeup correctly. In these and other
cases, cosmetic eyebrow tattooing is a viable option. Sometimes
the tattoo is a permanent tattoo done purely for cosmetic purposes.

Eyebrow Tattoo Surgery - Finding a Surgeon
Finding a licensed and qualified technician to perform the
cosmetic eyebrow tattooing may be difficult for a patient.
Many people may claim to be qualified to do the procedure,
when in fact their experience lies mostly in body tattoos.
It is a subtle art that makes a technician able to do cosmetic
eyebrow tattooing well and it also takes a fair amount of
experience to make permanent eyebrows look natural. A
patient can speak with friends and colleagues to see if anyone
knows of someone who is reputable. If the patient wishes to
be more discreet, then they can contact a plastic surgeon's
office or the local academy of plastic surgeons to see who
they recommend.

Ideal Candidates for Eyebrow Tattoo Surgery
The ideal candidate for cosmetic eyebrow tattooing is one
that is in good health and has realistic expectations of the
procedure. The cosmetic eyebrow procedure will not return
the area to a completely normal look, but will make the
overall appearance of the patient more refined and balanced.
Patients who are allergic or sensitive to makeup, have skin
or hair loss disorders, illnesses, or just lack the time to put
on makeup are all considered good candidates for the cosmetic
eyebrow tattooing.

Eyebrow Tattoo Surgery - Consultation
In the initial consultation, the physician and patient will
discuss the probable outcomes of the cosmetic eyebrow
tattooing. Many physicians will have former patient pictures
available for the new patient to examine. This will give the
patient a good idea as to what can be achieved by the cosmetic
eyebrow tattoo technician. The doctor will examine the
eyebrow area and determine what can be done with the
cosmetic eyebrow tattooing. Risks and anesthesia options
will also be discussed in the initial consultation. A complete
medical history will be taken in order to inform the doctor
of any medical conditions or prescriptions that might interfere
with the results.

Eyebrow Tattoo Surgery - Procedure
The permanent makeup tattoo that is applied is made up
of vegetable products that are injected into the skin. After
an anesthetic ointment is applied, tiny needles are used to
inject the coloring and are sometimes seen on a rotary coil
instrument. The tip is dipped into the dye and then the
needle is placed into the skin in cosmetic eyebrow tattooing.
Some bleeding may occur as the skin is punctured, but it
will be minimal. Most cosmetic eyebrow tattooing procedures
last an hour, but it depends on the extent of the work that
needs to be done. At the end of the session, the area will be
cleaned and an antiseptic cream will be applied. Eyebrow
tattooing requires fine work to look good. To achieve this,
the tattoos are often applied by hand rather than with electric
needles. The technician can achieve much finer and pleasing
results by hand, but this also makes the procedure longer.

Eyebrow Tattoo Surgery - Risks
Although the risks associated with cosmetic eyebrow tattooing
are rare, they do occur. In very few cases, the patient can
have an allergic reaction to the dye that is used. Infection is
another main concern following the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing.
Not following the physician's orders after the cosmetic eyebrow
tattooing procedure can lead to a delay in healing and cause
unwanted results. If a patient is unhappy with the results of
the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing, laser skin resurfacing may
help to remove the coloring, but may not be able to remove
it entirely.

Is there anything wrong with piercings?

When you spend a day at the mall, you see people with
body piercings. Perhaps you see someone with a nose
ring. Another may have a belly button ring. In fact, you
may see people with some really crazy body piercing. Is
there any reason that people should not have so many
body piercings? When it all comes down to it, it is every
one's separate decision to be made, but we must ask, is
there anything wrong with it, really?


Body piercing is popular, especially among teens.
Something that once started as earrings led to the piercing
of many other body parts. Do you have your ears pierced?
Is there something wrong with people who have their ears
pierced? Many teens find body piercing to be a way of self
expression and a way to rebel. Today, people get their
noses, tongues, eye brows, belly buttons and even other
places pierced. You can go into any jewelry store at the
mall and find belly button and eye brow rings. The jewelry
itself is not tacky or ugly, but can be very regular pieces.
So, what makes body piercing so bad, then?


People have preconceived notions about people who are
different from them. When ladies started to get their ears
pierced, that was taboo as well. As time goes on and things
become more "normal" the preconceived notions about
body piercings will go away as well. As long as the piercing
is done properly, in a clean environment and is taken care
of properly, then there are no adverse side effects to having
body piercings. Again, they must be taken care of and
cleaned properly though as infections can spread rapidly
this way. So, the next time you are at that mall and see a
group of girls walk by with belly button rings, think twice
before you judge them. Consider why you don't like that
eye brow ring on the boy who is taking your order's face.
Think twice when judging others because as you judge
them, they may be judging you right back!

Belly Button Facts

Body piercing is when a needle is put through part of
the body and then a foreign object is inserted as jewelery.
Eventually, the skin around the jewellery heals and a hole
is left. The hole is the piercing. It is perfectly safe when
done by professionals who are careful. DO NOT pierce
your own belly button. The piercing needs to be done
with a sterilized needle, gloves and other sterilized pieces
of equipment.

Belly button piercings may migrate within about five to
ten years, and then they will fall out. Belly piercings take
time to heal - approx 4 months to 1 year Belly piercing is
a big decision. The following information will help you
make a decision that's best for you. Make sure you go
to a reputable piercer and see your doctor if you have
symptoms of an infection!

What kind of jewellery should you buy?
Only jewellery made of a non-corrosive metal, such
as: surgical stainless steel is safe when you first have
your piercing done. It is least likely to produce a foreign
body reaction or infection in the skin. Other choices for
when you first have your piercing done are metals like
solid gold (at least 18k), titanium, or niobium. All of these
cost more than surgical steel. For people who are extremely
sensitive to metal, Teflon or nylon piercings may be used.
Gold plated jewellery should NOT be used.

Regulations
Since the law is different in each country, you will need
to find out what the law in your country says about:
. Minimum age for belly piercing
. Whether or not you need parental permission to have a
piercing
. What qualifications and regulations the salon should have
and should be displayed

How is it done and does it hurt?
Immediately before piercing, the piercer should wash
and dry his or her hands and put on latex gloves. The
gloves should be worn at all times during the procedure.
If the piercer leaves the procedure and touches something
or returns later and you haven't seen everything he or she
has done, ask them to put on new gloves.

An experienced piercer uses a hollow needle to create a
hole by passing the needle through the body part you
want pierced. The body jewellery is then inserted through
the hole. Sometimes there can be a small amount of
bleeding. You should not take aspirin or any pain medication
that contains aspirin the week before any piercing is done,
since these medicines may cause you to bleed a little bit
more than usual. As for the 'pain' issue. It's going to vary
from person to person as different people perceive pain
in different ways. Everyone has a different tolerance
level, so really you just have to experience it for yourself.
The piercer should give you instructions about cleaning,
maintenance, etc., if they don't, ask questions (it's your
body, you deserve to know how to take care of it).

What are the risks?
The most common piercing problem is infection. Infection
is quite common and is easily cured with the proper care
and attention. Another risk with a piercing is that your
body might reject it. If it does, this may cause swelling
and pain. If your piercing is causing you a lot of pain or
continually gets infected, you may want to remove your
piercing and get it re-pierced once it has healed. Infections
may be caused by hepatitis, HIV, tetanus, bacteria, and
yeast. If the piercer washes their hands and uses gloves
and sterile equipment and you take good care of your
piercing, the risk of infection is lowered (but still exists).
As with other piercings, the belly button piercing is going
to be swollen, red, and have pus. It could be painful. If
the piercing does not improve in the next couple of days
pull out the piercing. Some bodies do not like piercing. It
will not heal properly and it has nothing to do with the
piercing itself or the piercer. It has to do with that
particular person's body. The belly button piercing can
be rejected by the body. There is no real danger by the
piercing itself, but it is important to take care of it. The
dangers are once it is in. The reason is that it is on the
front of the body with clothing constantly rubbing against
the piercing. People have a tendency to touch the piercing
and transfer germs from their fingers to the ring. Once
it rotates into the piercing a few bellybuttons can get
infected. Infections caused by bacteria getting into the
puncture of the piercing may also happen later, even
after the piercing has healed. Another cause of problems
from piercings is the wrong kind of jewellery for the area
pierced. If the jewellery is too small, it can actually cut off
the blood supply to the tissue, causing swelling and pain.
If the jewellery is either too thin or too heavy or if you are
allergic to the metal, your body can sometimes reject the
jewellery (your body reacts against the jewellery because
it is a "foreign object").

How to take care of the piercing
Clean the piercing at least twice a day until it has healed.
This is done by;
. Always washing your hands with soap and water (or
antibacterial soap) before cleaning
. Removing and crusty skin from the piercing and from
the jewellery with warm water
. Gently washing the piercing with a saline solution (sea
salt mixed with water) or antibacterial soap
. Gently rinsing the area to remove the solution or soap
. Gently drying the area with a paper towel (do not use
cloth towels as these may contain bacteria)
. Do not over wash or scrub as this can irritate the piercing
Check your jewellery while cleaning it to see if any parts
have come loose. Do not use alcohol or peroxide or any
other strong solution as this will cause irritation and/or
discolour the jewellery. Do not let anyone touch the
piercing until it is healed. If you are not cleaning the
piercing then do not touch it!! Avoid taking baths, take
showers instead to avoid sitting in bacteria. Do not use
hot tubs, swimming pools, lakes, seas as these are
breeding grounds for bacteria. Always clean the piercing
after exercise or playing sport as bacteria love damp
moist spots. Do not use antibacterial cream as these
trap bacteria. Always wear clean loose clothing while
the piercing is healing to allow the air to circulate around
the piercing. Clothing should be made of soft fabric and
should not cling or rub the piercing. Avoid jeans, leotards,
belts, body suits and tights until the piercing is healed.
Change your bed sheets once a week to help avoid
infection. Do NOT attempt to change the piercing during
the healing process. When you get it pierced ask the
piercer how long you need to wait before you can. Always
look out for signs of infection; bad smell, discharge,
redness, soreness, swelling, rash around the piercing.
If you think you have an infection always go and see
your doctor. Be careful with your piercing - it will take
time to heal and for you to get used to it.

Tattoo Removal

People like to get tattoos when they are younger and
sometimes do so for stupid reasons. Often, after ten
years of so of having a tattoo, the person may decide
they don't want it any more. There are many reasons
that a person may want to have a tattoo removed.
Perhaps they have a named of an old lover tattooed
on them, or they have a gang tattoo that there are no
longer associated with. Some people have tattoos in
places that will prevent them from getting a job they
want. Some people might also have a tattoo that
symbolizes hate or racism, and they no longer feel
this way. Whatever the reason is, there are methods
of tattoo removal out there.

Laser tattoo removal is one option for people considering
the removal of a tattoo which is the most common method
of tattoo removal. Laser removal involves targeting the
tattooed area with pulses of concentrated light that will
in turn break the ink fragments up into tiny particles
which are then removed by you're immune system.
This process does not happen after one session, however,
and the more treatment you have, the more likely the
laser will destroy the ink. However, the more treatments
you have also means heightened damage done to your skin.
Excess treatments can lead to blistering of the skin,
painful sores on your skin, scabs and even scarring.

Since technology has advanced so much, the risks of skin
damage have become minimal and many experts say it
is very rare for scaring to occur. However, there is always
some risk involved. Laser tattoo removal can be quite
painful, as some people have described it as feeling like
being splattered with hot grease. Laser tattoo removal
can also hurt your wallet though. Depending on the size
and detail of your tattoo, you might need to have up to
ten sessions in order to fully remove all of the ink. Each
session costs in the range of $250 to $850.

There are many other options for you to consider before
you decide if laser tattoo removal is right for you. No
method is 100% effective and guaranteed, but many
will get you the results that will satisfy you. Laser removal
is one of the best treatments for removing a tattoo, but
remember, if you have a large colorful tattoo, you may
spend thousands of dollars on treatment and it will not
even be fully removed.

Risk of getting tats

While many tattoos are given with success, there are
some that do not have such a happy outcome. There
are risks of getting a tattoo that cannot be discounted.
Among them, the risk of contracting a disease from
unsanitary equipment. In addition, a tattoo recipient
may be subject to a skin infection if the tattoo is not
properly cleaned and cared for after it's creation.
Any type of problems that may arise as a result of
getting a tattoo will likely have to be handled with the
help of a licensed physician. This may include medication
to treat any illness or infection that may occur. In
addition to the immediate concerns, there may be a
later need for a physician if the tattoo recipient should
later decide to have it removed. In this scenario, the
only way to remove a tattoo is through surgery.

If a tattoo recipient decides to have the image removed,
there are even more risks associated with surgery. And,
since the surgery is to remove a tattoo, these risks may
be considered as a direct result of the tattoo itself. With
tattoo removal, the patient may experience either an
out-patient or brief stay in the hospital. This will depend
on whether or not any complications occur during surgery.
Some of the most common risks associated with surgery
include infection, allergic reactions to medication or
permanent scarring. Depending on the health of the patient,
more serious complications may arise and questions relating
to these possibilities will be addressed by a qualified physician.

A cosmetic risk, but not necessarily one relating to health,
is the possibility that a tattoo artist is not experienced and
may not properly design or seal the tattoo. If a design is not
done properly, it can look unprofessional and may be an
embarrassment to the tattoo recipient. While this may not
present a direct health risk, it may force the patient to
attempt ways at covering the tattoo that he/she had once
planned to showcase. If a tattoo is done incorrectly, some
customers may elect for removal surgery and this can
carry the risks as mentioned above.

Body Piercing

Body piercing is a fabulous way of expressing yourself and
your personality in an outward fashion. Many individuals
choose to pierce one or several parts of their body in order
to either make a statement or add a unique aspect to their
appearance. However, before you decide to pierce any part
of your body, carefully consider the choice since this form
of self expression is a bit more permanent than changing a
hairstyle, experimenting with cosmetics, or creating your
own fashion statement.

Body piercing has been used as an art form for thousands
of years. Everyone from ancient cavemen to ancient
culturesand civilizations has used body piercing to
express a varietyof thoughts. Some cultures, including
the ancient Aztecs, usebody piercing to commune with
the gods, whereas othercultures, including those in
several African tribes, use bodypiercings to express
beauty, status, or wealth.

Men and women choose to pierce all parts of their bodies
for a variety of reasons. The most popular reason given for
body piercing is to add a unique feature to the individual.
Many people to either want to pierce their body parts or
have already pierced different parts of their body wish to
break out of the norm that our society has set. Although
body piercing is a more permanent way of expressing
yourself, it can be done in a subtle and tasteful fashion for
those individuals worried about how their personal
expression will affect different aspects of their lives,
including their public, private, and business lives.

By far, the most popular body piercing involves the ears.
From simple holes on the lobes of the ears to piercings in
the cartilage, earrings are available in all shapes, sizes,
colors, and styles. For individuals looking for more
envelope-pushing piercings, consider piercing noses,
labrias, eyebrows, or even tongues. Just like the
selection of earrings, most reputable jewelry stores
or body piercing salons offer a wide variety of quality
body piercing jewelry. Use different styles, colors,
and jewels to further showcase your personality
through your body piercings.

Colors of Tats Fading?

One of the biggest problems with permanent pigments
is that the best ones are unsafe for use on humans. This
leaves the the industry with just a few save alternatives.
For the most part, very light fast and permanent colors
are used. But this is not always the case. When it comes
to yellow, purple, orange or magenta, the fade resistance
is still not very high. The most common reason for fading
colors is Ultraviolet Light, especially the light from the sun.

This does not mean once you get a tattoo you have to stay
out of the sun forever. It's just that excessive amounts of
sun will fade tattoos. It fades about the same rate your
skin degrades when exposing it to the sunlight too much.

People often say their tattoo looks much older than it really
is. All I can say to it is they probably exposed themselves
too much to the sun, didn't take care of it properly during
the healing process or the artist simply did not apply the
pigment correctly.

Your skin ages and with it the tattoo. That's a fact and
there is no way around it. If you want the tattoo to look
good as long as possible take care of your skin and you
will take care of your tattoo at the same time.

Meanings of Tats

Ever wonder what meaning of tattoos are? Tattoos have
been since ever a sign for some meaning that was linked
with it. The meaning of Tattoos can be of spiritual nature
but can also be a sign of strength or power, harmony and
other qualities.

This is a list of the most popular tattoo designs and their
meanings:

Anchor tattoo meaning: Safety, hope and salvation.

Angel tattoo meaning: Protection, guardians, keepers
of dreams

Bat tattoo meaning: Longevity, happiness, mystery.

Bear tattoo meaning: Good nature, good luck, also
ignorance.

Bird tattoo meaning: Birth, intuition, freedom.

Bull tattoo meaning: Fertility, power and strength.

Butterfly tattoo meaning: Spiritual immortality,
temporary element of life.

Cat tattoo meaning: Linked to magic and bad omens.

Centaur tattoo meaning: Knowledge and nature, spirit
of womanhood.

Chain tattoo meaning: If broken - freedom. If intact- slavery.

Clown tattoo meaning: Laughter, tears, uncertainties.

Clover tattoo meaning: Good luck.

Crescent moon tattoo meaning: Transformation and
rebirth.

Feminine power
Cross tattoo meaning: Sacrifice, love and salvation.

Crow tattoo meaning: Revival, Gods messenger.

Devil(baby)tattoo meaning: Mischievousness, urgent
desire for sex.

Dog tattoo meaning: Man's best friend, loyalty, trustworthiness.

Dolphin tattoo meaning: Benefactor. The saviour's emblem.

Dove tattoo meaning: Universal symbol of peace.

Dragon tattoo meaning: Strength, power. Rules over fire
and air.

Dragonfly tattoo meaning: Affinity with the Spiritual Life.
Illusion.

Eagle tattoo meaning: King of birds. Might, spiritual growth.

Eye tattoo meaning: Self protection. Ever watching!

Fairy tattoo meaning: Good or evil supernatural powers.

Feather tattoo meaning: Creativity, rebirth and spiritual
elevation.

Fish tattoo meaning: Plentifulness, spiritual peace.

Frog tattoo meaning: Positive symbol of pregnancy.

Hawk tattoo(tribal) meaning: Self-discipline.

Heart tattoo meaning: Love, provided it is neither bloody
nor torn into pieces.

Horse tattoo meaning: Friend to man, kingship.

Leaf tattoo meaning: Joy, rebirth

Lion tattoo meaning: Might, awareness, immortality,
bravery.

Lizard tattoo meaning: Symbolises the soul searching
for light.

Lotus tattoo meaning: If open symbolises the sun, if
closed, the moon.

Mermaid tattoo meaning: Temptation, seduction,
materialism

Monkey tattoo meaning: Wisdom, knowledge, or evil
powers.

Moon tattoo meaning: Varied rhythms of life.

Phoenix tattoo meaning: Rebirth

Reaper tattoo meaning: Death

Rose tattoo meaning: Fertility.

Scarab tattoo meaning: Strength and rebirth.

Skull tattoo meaning: Courage, Death.

Snake tattoo meaning: Temptation, knowledge and wisdom.

Spider tattoo meaning: Creativity.

SpiderWeb tattoo meaning: Denial of established order.
Beware!

Star tattoo meaning: Spirit, inspiration, resolution of problems.

Sun tattoo meaning: Sacredness of life. Warmth, nurturing.

Sword tattoo meaning: Represents justice, honour, energy.

Tiger tattoo meaning: Fierceness, strength and power.

Turtle tattoo meaning: Fertility, long life.

Unicorn tattoo meaning: Chastity and purity.

Wolf tattoo meaning: Faithfulness in marriage.

YinYang tattoo meaning: Harmony and totality.

Because of their meaning Tattoos are an expression of
individuality and should be chosen carefully. No one wants
to be laughed at because he did not know the special
meaning of some tattoo on his back. Before you go to the
last step make sure that your dream tattoo design is the
right one for you!

Thinking about getting a Tat

Obviously there is some concern about getting a
tattoo because when you get a tattoo, you risk
getting an infection, pain and wonder about the
possibilities of infectious diseases. The process
needs to be better understood.

1. Can I Get Infectious Diseases From Tattoo Needles?

There has been some concern recently regarding
transmittable diseases (particularly Hepatitis-B and
AIDS [HIV]) and tattoo shops. Just as in a dentist's
office, as long as the area is strictly sanitized, your
chances for infection will be greatly reduced.

2. Can I Get Aids From Tattooing?

When needles are passed from IDU to IDU and
reused without sterilization, some of that blood
remains in the syringe and is passed on to the next
user. If infected blood is passed, the recipient can
become infected with HIV, which leads to AIDS.
Tattooing is VERY different from injecting drugs.
The needles used in tattooing are not hollow. They
do, however, travel back and forth through a hollow
tube that acts as an ink reservoir. The tip of the
tube is dipped into the ink, which draws a little
into the tube.

3. Can My Tattoo's Get Infected?

Not as long as you take care of your new tat. There
is a section in the Ebook that covers healing methods
in depth. Some people have trouble healing tattoos
with colors they are allergic to.

4. What Are Some Bad Things For My New Tattoo?

Once it is healed, there is very little that will screw
up a tattoo. The one exception is prolonged exposure
to sunlight. (the other is scarring, but that is patently
obvious). Well, unfortunately it is. The newer inks are
better at resisting fading but whatever you do, if you
spend lots of time in bright sunlight your tats will fade
(over a lifetime, not over a week). Best to try and
keep them out of bright sunlight.

No one wants to become a cave dweller just to keep
their tats looking good, so just use some common sense.
Think of your tat as an investment--slather on that
sunblock so it doesn't turn into a dark blob. Tattoo art
has become very popular and people are getting tattoo's
for lots of reasons. Taking good steps in choosing the right
tattoo, getting it applied properly and with the proper
care is probably the most important things to consider
when thinking about getting a tattoo. Read all you can
about tattoo art safety and when you're ready to get
your tattoo, you will feel much better about your decision!

About Tattoos

If you are considering tattoos, keep in mind that
they are a permanent part of your skin. Because
tattoos are created with permanent ink being
placed underneath the skin, they are a lifelong
fixture unless you later decide to have them removed.
Having a tattoo removed involves surgery, which
is very expensive and carries it's own risks. As
with any surgery, there is always the possibility
of complications. If you are thinking of getting
tattoos, it's best to make sure that you really
want them in order to avoid having to later go
through surgery just to remove them.

Tattoos can be very expensive depending on
the size of the design. They can range from
the tiniest of symbol to a large detailed image.
Because tattoos can be priced very high, many
parlors offer an unconventional, yet practical,
way to purchase your design of choice. Many
businesses offer a convenient layaway plan
with the tattoos being created after the last
payment is made. If you have the cash to pay
upfront, you may be able to make an appointment
and get the design imprinted on the same day
as payment. Depending on the design and
complexity of the tattoos that you select, the
process can be brief or may last for hours.

When considering tattoos, it is important to do
some research on the design parlor before hiring
them. How long have they been in business?
Have there been any complaints lodged against
them with the local Better Business Bureau? If
you have friends who also have tattoos, who do
they recommend and what was their experience?
It is very important to follow up with references
and as much of a background check as you can
possibly get before agreeing to have your tattoos
created.

In your research, try to find out which businesses
have the best history with make sure their equipment
is clean. This is the most important thing to consider
about tattoos because, if the business is not licensed
or the artist is not a professional, there is no guarantee
that their instruments are clean or properly maintained.
Your health is your biggest concern so, if you are
considering tattoos, be sure to select the best parlor
for the job.