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 Ok so you're ready to take the plunge and get a tattoo. So, the big question is "Where can I go to get the best design?" Well, there are lots of places to get a great tattoo. We have put together a comprehensive directory of Tattoo shops, Tattoo Artists, Body Piercing shops and more. Search our nationwide directory to find the best Tattoo shop in your area. A great tattoo shop will have a tattoo book of their work available. In addition to looking through their selection of tattoos in their portfolio, each tattoo shop should have their state certification displayed prominently. Also, look for qualities like cleanliness and their policy on new needles. Many shops will post their artist's hepatitis immunization records. Before you decide on a shop, hang out for awhile and watch them work. Be sure that all ink, needles, and supplies are stored separately and that they are always new. Tattoo & Piercing News
Black Henna: Lies, Burns and Scars
 The picture you see here is the scarring left behind from black henna burns. A forum member posted it and asked if having a reaction to henna means she would also have a reaction to tattoo ink. Feel free to jump in and join that discussion if you have any advice or personal experiences to share.
Every year, I see countless news reports about this and still there are business proprietors pushing this product, even going so far as telling their clients that it's better than regular henna and perfectly safe. This is a lie - natural henna is a powder derived from a plant and, in its purest form, causes virtually no allergic reactions. Black henna, however, is natural henna that has been altered by adding a dangerous, toxic chemical known as PPD - it's often found in black hair dyes and is typically safe to use on the hair but is widely known to cause severe allergic reactions when it comes in contact with skin. Black henna or any product containing PPD should not be used on the skin, ever. For more information on henna, black henna, and how to enjoy henna art safely, check out the following articles:
The Dangers of Black Henna Black Henna: Lies, Burns and Scars originally appeared on About.com Tattoos / Body Piercings on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 14:22:01. Permalink | Comment | Email this Read more In the News: Vajazzled and Vattooed Vajajays Vajazzling and Va-ttooing Your Vajajay? Going to a spa for a bikini wax isn't a simple process anymore - now you have to decide how you want to decorate your pubic region with an array of jewel and temporary tattoo options. More News: Artist Steed Taylor Making "Road Tattoos" Popular Across the Country Wisconsin Man Charged With Tattooing Minor & Spreading MRSA And the Guinness Most Tattooed Woman is...
In the News: Vajazzled and Vattooed Vajajays originally appeared on About.com Tattoos / Body Piercings on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 14:17:56. Permalink | Comment | Email this Read more It's Great Being Tattooed Because... The other day I was loading groceries into the back of our SUV, when my daughter ever-so-helpfully closed the hatchback, not realizing that half of my body was still in the path of the descending door. As I grimaced in pain I said, "That's gonna bruise!" So I looked in the mirror to see how bad it was, and my tattoo actually camouflaged the purple and green haze I could just see at the top of my shoulder. I guess that's one advantage to being inked! So, then I started thinking of other great reasons to be tattooed, and here's a few I came up with:
Got another reason it's great being tattooed? Add your comments below! :) It's Great Being Tattooed Because... originally appeared on About.com Tattoos / Body Piercings on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 11:57:51. Permalink | Comment | Email this Read more Movie Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Oftentimes, when you see a film that's based on a favorite book, the results are disappointing. They cut out a lot of important details, take certain liberties with the plot lines, choose horrible actors, and basically mutilate something you love in print. I'm happy to say that this was not the case with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Read my full review to find out more. Movie Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo originally appeared on About.com Tattoos / Body Piercings on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at 17:55:41. Permalink | Comment | Email this Read more Is it 'Gay' for a Guy to Get His Navel/Nipples Pierced? A straight guy wants to pierce his belly button and nipples, but his friends are telling him that others will think he's gay if he does it. Are they right? Have any advice for this man? Join the discussion! Is it 'Gay' for a Guy to Get His Navel/Nipples Pierced? originally appeared on About.com Tattoos / Body Piercings on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at 17:55:33. Permalink | Comment | Email this Read more | ||||