Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means: you’ll be hitting the beach, the pool, and the tanning beds beforehand like nobody’s business. So what do you do if you have tattoos?
read moreDuring the 90’s, when the music scene across every genre was pretty much a way of life for Generation X, kids and young adults were wildly influenced by those behind the music. One of the biggest stars out of the hip hop world, Tupac was a bold symbol of alternative body art.
read moreSugar skull tattoos are huge right now! Immensely meaningful, but also rad, classy, exotic, a little different; they are the perfect kind of tat for those with a little bit of a dark side. The sugar skull is one of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos iconic symbols. So symbolic in fact, could you see a sugar skull and not think of Dia de los Muertos?
read moreInspired by the punk and goth sub-culture, spikes are edging their way into mainstream fashion. Clothes, shoes, and especially body jewelry are covered in spikes and studs. You can see the trend on the runways, celebrities are wearing them, and now you can rock the same edgy look.
read moreThe APP (Association of Professional Piercers) offers specific information geared towards medical procedures and things like MRIs and CAT scans, with detailed info as well as personal experiences. According to the information they offer, getting an MRI with your body jewelry in should not be an issue so long as the jewelry does not interfere with the area being investigated.
read moreLove ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re here to stay. The tribal-esque butterfly eloquently placed at the small of the back, all the while she’s wearing low riding jeans, and a crop top so you get a real good look… you know these are among the most popular lower back tattoo designs there are!
read moreCommunication is key when it comes to getting a tattoo. You have to be comfortable enough with the tattoo artist to be able to communicate effectively, and to make sure your voice and desires are clearly understood. The last thing you want is for it to be anything less than perfect. The same goes for your tattooist, because chances are, they wouldn’t want to be associated with a poor job or the poor PR that will come with it.
read moreHenna body art never gets old. In fact, before getting noticed and trendy in the West, it has been part of many age-old traditions in the East, having been in existence for over 5000 years.
read moreWhen you think of American tattoos, what comes to mind? Sexy, vintage pin-up girls, the American flag, eagles, anchors, and Native American symbolism? The images run the gamut, and encompass everything Americana, from the kitschy to the glam, these are amazing, classical pieces.
read morePeople love getting sayings, words, and names tattooed on them. Good or bad, written and quotation tattoos are not going anywhere, and right now people are really into fancy fonts for them!
read moreIf you are willing to get intimately close to your piercer to have yourself pierced (in a professional manner, of course!) you have to be able to communicate exactly what you want.
read moreWhen it comes to piercings, few if any have raised more eyebrows than those adorned by the lovely Rhianna.
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