Tattoos / Body Piercings: What's Hot Now: Choose a Tattoo Design

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Choose a Tattoo Design Jan 24th 2013, 11:16 Too many times people end up regretting the tattoo they got. Most of the time, this is because they didn't take the time to think about what they were getting. Here are some guidelines to aid you in choosing your design. Difficulty: Average Time Required: N/A Here's How: Consider the reasons why you want the tattoo in the first place. If you want to be expressive, think about things that you enjoy or have meaning to you. If your tattoo is to honor someone else, think about the things they enjoy(ed) and have meaning to them. Look at other tattoos, but don't limit your imagination to what someone else already has. Look for designs in stationary, books, posters, stickers, and everything else you come across. If you find something similar to what you want, ask your artist to make whatever changes you want. Keep in mind the image you choose will be a reflection of yourself. Be creative. You don't have to draw yourself, but take your ideas to your artist. Keep in mind how your tattoo may or may not affect your employment. Decide whether you want your tattoo in black and grey, or full color. Take your time. This is not something to rush into. Tips: Any design or image you find can be altered, or the colors can be changed. Tattoo artists are exactly that - artists. If you can't draw, they can do it for you. Your only limitation is your own imagination.

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Tattoos / Body Piercings: What's Hot Now: Interview with Ink Master Tattoo Artist Steven Tefft

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Interview with Ink Master Tattoo Artist Steven Tefft Jan 24th 2013, 11:16 Confident and quick, Steve Tefft went from Connecticut tattoo artist to Ink Master after winning season two of SPIKE's top rated tattooing competition. With $100,000 more in his pocket, the grand title and a colorful future ahead, Steve talks about virtues, life after his big win, and how a horrific and cannibalistic baby could be his last tattoo. What's the best advice you received on Ink Master? The best advice was to design tattoos that will hold up over time, to use more black in defining your tattoo so the tattoo looks good from three feet away. Who did you believe to be your biggest competitor on the show and are they the same artist you’d get work from? Jesse Smith was the biggest competitor we all believed. I would definitely get a tattoo from him. Tell me about your first tattoo. My first tattoo is a little cross on my wrist I did when I was 14 yrs old with needle thread and ink. My first professionally done tattoo is a skull on my left arm done by Bill Loika. Did you like the way you were portrayed on Ink Master? I was portrayed pretty much how I am. I "say what I mean and mean what I say". I have a lot of fun with people but when it comes down to business time, I get very serious and focused. What other projects or shops do you see in the future? I plan on expanding my shop, maybe opening another. Definitely would like to do more television. What hobbies besides tattooing would people be surprised to know you have? I am an avid golfer. I was getting pretty good. I played in the Dupont world Amateur golf competition and finished in the top ten. Is the skin the only canvas you work on? No. I have airbrushed motorcycles, canvases, helmets and even people. What inspired this career 17 years ago? Not sure. I have always loved tattoos since I was little. I always wanted to be a tattoo artist. Describe your ideal client. Someone giving me free reign with great skin. Your favorite horror film. The Exorcist. What challenge on the show did you feel was least relevant to your real work as a tattoo artist? American Traditional. What are your plans to do with the $100,000? Expand my shop. Travel more to conventions to tattoo all people who have supported me on the show. What’s your favorite virtue? Respect If Steve Tefft’s days of tattooing were over, he’d go out with a bang and tattoo this: Wow! Tough one. I think I would tattoo the most disturbing image I could create. Probably some type of dead baby eating it's mother. Which tattoo on Ink Master are you the most proud of? The 24 hour canvas . I love that piece. It represented my client and me perfectly. I believe we captured every thing Ink Master was trying to communicate to the viewers on how a tattoo is supposed to be done. ... And that's how he won! Thank you Steven Tefft and congratulations! To contact Steve, view his portfolio and catch up on his touring schedule, be sure to visit his 12 Tattoos website here. In addition to working at his shop 12 Tattoos , Steve travels to various conventions to share his talent. He will be attending the Ink Life Tour. You can find details about this and other conventions by checking out the 2013 United States Tattoo Event Calendar. Be sure to bookmark for reference. You can also stay up to date with Steve's personal and daily happenings by LIKING his Facebook Fan page here.

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Tattoos / Body Piercings: What's Hot Now: Lower Back Tattoo and Epidurals

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Lower Back Tattoo and Epidurals Jan 24th 2013, 11:16 Answer: I had to look this one up because it was something I had never heard before when I was emailed this question back in 2003. Since then, it's come up a lot. PubMed apparently did some research on this theory and concluded that there are no conclusions and no proof to substantiate this theory. BME quickly dismisses this as an urban legend, but one pervasive enough that even doctors have been known to believe it. Tattooz.net's medical expert says, "The needle would go through the epidermis, dermis and into the areas where the anesthesia is infiltrated without difficulty", but wisely advises that anyone in this situation get personal professional advice from their own anesthesiologist. Does that mean that some doctors won't still refuse to administer an epidural if the patient has a lower back tattoo? Unfortunately, no. As stated above, the belief that the practice is somehow dangerous - despite research and evidence to the contrary - is strong enough that even anesthesiologists have been known to err on the side of caution and refuse to attempt it. Note the following experience submitted by a reader: "On Tuesday I delivered a baby girl, without any drugs. This was NOT my choice. Since this is baby number 3, I had decided I would 'treat' myself to an epidural this time and take the 'easy' route. I made my intentions known to my labor and delivery nurse and together we decided when we would begin preparations for the drugs. All together, it took over an hour of preparation before they finally brought the anesthesiologist in. At this point, I was dilated to 8 and running out of time and stamina. The pain was so intense and since I had my heart set on drugs, I had not mentally prepared myself for it. When the Dr. opened the back of my gown, they discovered my back tattoo. Up until this point, during my entire pregnancy, NO ONE ever asked if I had a tattoo. There are only three vertebrae where an epidural can be administered. They are L5, L4 and L3. This is also the exact location of the all popular 'back tat.' The Dr. explained to me that he would NOT be able to administer an epidural because the pigment could contain bacteria and he could not pierce the ink with a needle that could ultimately push the bacteria directly into my spinal fluid. Ultimately, this could introduce an infection that would jeopardize my mobility. So, I had to deliver the baby on my own. It was a terrible experience, so I decided to research its validity which is how I came across your post. You may want to amend you post so women know the whole story before making the decision to get a lumbar tattoo. Had I known it would impact my delivery I would have made many different decisions. Obviously, it's too late when you are in the throws of labor." -Kimberly T. I should mention a couple of points about the above email. First, most doctors won't administer an epidural this late in labor anyway. Once a woman has dilated to 8, it's usually too late. Second, what doctor decides to proceed with something like this without a full consultation to determine if the patient is, in fact, a good candidate for an epidural? The presence of the tattoo should have been established early on. And last but not least, I can say from experience that an epidural is no "treat" and is not always the "easy" way out. The one I got was a horrible experience and I will never opt for an epidural again. My conclusion? As a mother of two, I can assure you that there are so many variables when having children that it is impossible to consider and prevent any possible difficulty. I also know that doctors have a knack for finding ways to provide for their patients, despite obstacles. They're not usually going to refuse pain relief to a woman in labor just because she has a lumbar tattoo, even if they believe in the above theory. And an epidural is not the only source of pain relief - there are other drugs that can ease the pain of childbirth. If you are unfortunate enough to end up with a doctor like the woman quoted above, I hope you have time to demand that someone else take over. A woman in labor deserves the utmost care, not a paranoid and superstitious doctor. If a lower back tattoo is something you really want and this is the only thing standing in your way, you can always talk to your doctor about your concerns and see what they have to say on the matter. However, it appears to me that the chances of a lumbar tattoo actually interfering with an epidural or other pain relief is very, very minimal if not nil.

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Tattoos / Body Piercings: Association of Professional Piercers Conference and Expo

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Association of Professional Piercers Conference and Expo Jan 23rd 2013, 13:26 Industry Professionals- Do not forget to register and mark your calendars for the upcoming Association of Professional Piercers Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dates are June 9th-14th, 2013. Details can be found at www.safepiercing.com, or click here. In the meantime, check out my exclusive interview with APP President Elayne Angel by clicking this link.

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Tattoos / Body Piercings: What's Hot Now: Vaccinated Against Hepatitis

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Vaccinated Against Hepatitis Jan 23rd 2013, 11:17 This is becoming more important as disease and infection are spreading more rapidly every day, and unsafe tattooing is quickly becoming the culprit guilty of creating the necessity for tattooists to be vaccinated against Hepatitis for their own protection and for the protection of their future clients. Unfortunately, it is not a common practice across the globe yet. Many studios still do not practice this safety measure. It does not necessarily mean they are unsafe, although practicing this does put a client's mind at ease. If they are not vaccinated, just be sure they are following the other safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination. If they do claim to vaccinate, never just take anyone's word for it. Do they have proof? Can they show you a doctor's record proving they were vaccinated. If they tell you they don't remember, they're probably lying. When I went in for my Hep B vaccination, I told the doctor I wasn't sure if I'd ever gotten one or not. She said I would definitely remember it if I had - it's a series of 3 shots given over a 4 month period of time. It's not something that's going to just slip someone's mind. In this day and age, it is advisable that everyone is vaccinated against this disease. It wouldn't hurt to make sure that you are vaccinated before you receive a new tattoo.

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Tattoos / Body Piercings: Reader Inquiry: A Mom's Inspiration for Her Son's Name Tattoo

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Reader Inquiry: A Mom's Inspiration for Her Son's Name Tattoo Jan 22nd 2013, 10:27 At times I like to spy on my readers. I click a few buttons and head into my internal search screen and see just what they've searched for on my site. There's usually the old standbys; nipple piercing, penis tattoo pictures and clit rings, but at times there are some phrases and searches with substance. Not that those aren't legit. In fact, should you be so curious you can read all about penis tattoos here. When I see these "strings" of content jump out at me, I can't help but answer some of the posed questions, even when the reader has long been gone and perhaps taken their search somewhere else. The latest search phrase that caught my eye was this: What would be a good tattoo to go with my son's name? I'm going to answer this search inquiry directly with hopes this mysterious reader might be back. In the future, never fear to email for direct advice. I can be reached at tattoo@aboutguide.com. Name tattoos are a huge commitment, but nothing a parent can't handle. The good news is unlike love gone bad, most people never regret name tattoos that honor their immediate family members and kids. How old is your son? My first suggestion would be anything that reminds you of him. Maybe a song, or a favorite children's book comes to mind. Perhaps any scene from either could be depicted into a tattoo? Zodiac astrology symbols are another idea to honor a loved one in a less inconspicuous way. How about sports or hobbies that your son has excelled in? You could also go by way of a fine art style tattoo and opt for something that embraces the vision of motherhood, with a scene of mother and child. Other ideas include footprint or handprint tattoos, and of course portraits. You can find inspiration nearly anywhere, just look closely and listen. Perhaps it's just a heart tattoo? Best of luck!

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Tattoos / Body Piercings: What's Hot Now: Get a Piercing While Sick?

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Get a Piercing While Sick? Jan 22nd 2013, 11:18 Question: Is it Safe to Get a Piercing If I'm Sick? Illness and piercing: If you're really sick to the point of not wanting to get out of bed, then it's obvious that you wouldn't want to get a body piercing. But what if you're starting to get better or just have a simple cold or hay fever? At what point is it physically safe for you to get pierced? Answer: Getting a piercing (or tattoo, for that matter) when your immune system isn't at 100% isn't a good idea. Any time you're sick or have a wound, it creates an immune response - that means your body sends out white blood cells, antibodies, proteins and other bodily "soldiers" to wage war on whatever is causing the problem, be it bacteria, virus, or even something you're highly allergic to. The more baddies your body has to fight, the harder it has to work and the more thinly spread out the soldiers become. If you're already fighting one thing, you don't want to purposely invite more trouble for your body to deal with. Not to mention the fact that it's very inconsiderate to bring your illness into the tattoo/piercing studio and risk passing the germs onto others, particularly your artist. They would much rather you cancel and reschedule your appointment than give them an illness that could make them lose income by not being able to go to work. How far out should you reschedule your appointment? Is a week enough time to get over a cold? Once you start feeling better, that doesn't mean your immune system is up and running at full efficiency. While sick we usually don't get sufficient rest, don't take in proper nourishment, and exhaust our bodies with excessive sneezing, coughing, vomiting, etc. It takes a while for our bodies and immune systems to get back to normal after a period of illness. The first step toward a healthy body is proper nourishment, so start/keep taking your vitamins but also eat a balanced diet. Lack of sufficient calories and/or too much sugar weakens the immune system all by itself. Also, get moving. If you can't walk a mile without being winded, your body isn't up to par. Eating well, drinking plenty of water and being able to walk a mile with ease are good signs that your body is healthy and able to withstand a blow to the immune system. Sometimes this can take a while, even after "just a cold," so when rescheduling your appointment, give yourself at least two or three weeks. It's worth the wait and your body will thank you.

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