Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 29, 2010
Experiments in body art: Crowdsourcing a tattoo
Experiments in body art: Crowdsourcing a tattoo
On paper it sounded amazing. A willing volunteer put herself in the hands of complete strangers who would design and vote on a tattoo to adorn the skin covering the left side of her rib cage. And all in the name of science and art...sort of. The idea came from the volunteer herself: Caisa Ederyd, who works for Don't Panic magazine decided that she wanted to crowdsource her first tattoo. She wanted to go for something anatomical, and the Wellcome Collection provided sponsorship as part of their Skin exhibition.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 29, 2010
Piercing parties make an impression
Piercing parties make an impression
Middle-aged women of the Southern Tier are turning from Tupperware and toward body art for their neighborhood get-togethers. Priced Right Piercing, located on Route 79 in Harpursville, advertises tattoo and piercing parties that bring the parlor into the host's home. Jeffery Benedict, 50, has been doing these in-home piercing parties for almost 10 years and opened Priced Right six years ago because of the success of his piercing party business. "It's unique, and it makes for an interesting party," Benedict said. He now does about three parties a month along with running the parlor.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Hamilton tattoo artist used dirty equipment, public health warns
Hamilton tattoo artist used dirty equipment, public health warns
Hamilton, Ontario -- Hamilton public health is warning clients of a local, unlicensed tattoo artist operating out of a west-end apartment to seek medical attention after it found the artist did not clean or sterilize equipment between customers. Tyler Green, who operated under the name Green House Tattoos, has been issued an order under the Heath Protection and Promotion Act to stop tattooing until appropriate cleaning and disinfection of equipment is established. Green had been tattooing customers from his apartment on Main Street West near Paradise Road South.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Artists shine at body painting festival
Artists shine at body painting festival
Artists Scott Fray and Madelyn Greco of Reidsville call themselves Team LivingBrush. The name is apt. Their canvas is the human body. Fray and Greco placed second in the "Brush & Sponge" category of this year's World Bodypainting Festival, which took place July 12-18 in Seeboden, Austria. They won nearly $1,100 and an additional $750 to buy more body paint. They did two paintings on Lauren Andress of New Orleans at different points during the competition, applying designs that Fray had sketched in advance. Each painting explored a different theme. One looked at subcultures; the other at sources of power.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 26, 2010
Job Profile: Tattooist
Job Profile: Tattooist
Some people see the human body as a work of art, and modern-day Picassos are itching to improve that blank canvas with inked designs. Interested in a little body art? Then consider this career: tattoo artist. Tattooing is a hip way to make a living, but aspiring artists shouldn't confuse edgy with easy. People who want to be like celebrity tattooist Kat Von D need to pay their dues before they can star on their own "LA Ink." Tattooists need to be good artists. People trust you to permanently ink their bodies, so you better be able to create the design of their dreams. If you're an undiscovered artistic prodigy, then build a portfolio and share your work with established tattooists.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 26, 2010
Would you tattoo yourself using a DIY kit?
Would you tattoo yourself using a DIY kit?
Tattoos are thought to be more popular than ever, but some people are taking things into their own hands and tattooing themselves. The dangerous trend is said to be growing. Why? Celebrities have them, even the prime minister's wife has one and, according to one survey, so do a third of British adults. It's safe to say the tattoo is now mainstream. But the popularity of this body adornment is also being blamed for another trend - DIY tattooing. While no official figures exist, trained tattoo artists say they are increasingly being asked to cover botched, amateur inkings. Many have been done with kits bought over the internet for as little £60, they say. Environmental health professionals fear that amateur tattoos have a high risk of infection, and are calling for them to be banned.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 26, 2010
Piercing choices vary with age
Piercing choices vary with age
I?t's the older cats who really know what they want — in an earring. "Most of the older guys don't take a baby step," Longview body artist Alan Heredia said. The owner of Studio 69 at Longview Mall reported men ages 40-60 are not getting hooked on earrings in greater numbers than in past years. When they do come into the shop — and they do, he added — it's for a more dramatic earring than the ones selected by their younger brothers and sons. "It's the younger ones that take baby steps," Heredia said. "I guess when you get to a certain age, you just don't care anymore." An informal look into the earring piercing market clearly did not reveal an earring trend among middle-aged men. It did reveal a few subtle gems, though.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 22, 2010
Piercing the Workplace Stereotype
Piercing the Workplace Stereotype
Getting a job these days is hard work. 'Tats' a fact.
But rest assured that your tattoos - or piercings, for that matter - won't dramatically reduce your chances of landing that new gig. In fact, according to John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement consulting organization, employers would be significantly decreasing their potential pool of employees if they discriminate against those with tattoos and piercings. At one time, job interviewees with visible tattoos and excessive body piercings would be put at a disadvantage upon stepping foot in an interview, but now they have become so commonplace that they no longer make such a negative impression on employers.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Morbid Ink: Memorial Tattoos
Morbid Ink: Memorial Tattoos
Names, dates, angels, praying hands, and footprints: the design on that woman's arm could be more than just a tattoo. It might be a living memorial to someone she loved. Dr. John Troyer studies death. As deputy director at the University of Bath's Centre for Death and Society, he's come across a lot of different ways people deal with grief. One way he says people of all ages, all around the world grapple with loss: they get a tattoo. Troyer's seen death-date tattoos, gravestone tattoos, and images of favorite german shepards. He's seen soldiers with portraits of whole platoons, firefighters with friends' badge numbers, and grandmothers with tiny angel wings on their wrists. He's also observed a new trend: people mixing tiny specs of cremated remains into tattoo ink.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Conch Piercing
The Conch Piercing
In the piercing world we have come to call the piercing of the ear’s concha a “conch” piercing, pronouncing the ch softly, as in “church.” However, per Webster’s New World Dictionary, 2nd edition, the correct pronunciation of the ch should be hard, sounding like the letter “K.” I bring this up merely as a matter of curiosity or trivial fact; I am certainly not suggesting the piercing community should stray from tradition. Sometime in the early 1990s, the original Nomad body piercing shop in San Francisco, owned by Blake Perlingieri and Kristian White, started referring to this piercing as the “Sadhu,” a rather catchy name that has stuck to an extent, and which refers collectively to Indian Hindu holy men.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 19, 2010
Tattoo Tips: Expert Advice On Getting Your Ink Done Right
Tattoo Tips: Expert Advice On Getting Your Ink Done Right
Summer is the season for tattoos. At least, this has been the theme for me. As I was drawing up some ideas and consulting with my tattoo artist, I got to thinking I bet a lot of other people could use some of this information! I met my artist in college. He's great. He's done the past few tattoos for me, and I'm not only pleased but always surprised at how awesome they really are. He's my tattoo guy for life. I promised him that after the first one, and no matter where he goes I'll go to get my work done. He's just that good.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, July 18, 2010
The correct aftercare for a new body piercing
The correct aftercare for a new body piercing
Getting a new body piercing is an event that can change a person's life. Some people have many, other's may be getting their first. Finding a safe, reputable shop that has a certified professional piercer is only half of the battle. Taking care of the piercing until it heals is just as important. Almost every shop that is reputable will give you both oral and written aftercare instructions. As a Master Piercer, I would like to sum up the important parts of the information that you may receive. Unfortunately, there are thousands of amateurs on the Internet that are giving advice that will not only impede the healing process, but they may actually cause harm.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, July 16, 2010
Making Whistler famous for its tattoos
Making Whistler famous for its tattoos
Whistler, BC -- It can be the small “sparkling” eye of a killer whale, an expertly executed technical line, or the qualities that a certain Hindu goddess represents - there are many aspects of tattoo artist Robin Dutcher Pryor’s work that draw attention and attract clients. In almost 15 years of creating art on skin in Whistler, Dutcher Pryor has established an international clientele. Visitors seek her services out before even arriving in town, with some tattoo collectors choosing her to decorate a remaining blank space.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, July 16, 2010
Curing infected body piercings with a natural sea salt soak
Curing infected body piercings with a natural sea salt soak
Body piercings are more prone to infection than other popular body modifications, such as tattoos. Body piercing jewelry must enter through one edge of the skin and then exit through another. This creates a very deep puncture wound that normally is capable of draining itself from either of these open holes. When one or both of the holes becomes plugged, either through improper care or accidentally getting dirt inside of it, an infection can occur.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 15, 2010
Horned Man Arrested in Oklahoma
Horned Man Arrested in Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma - Lots of people have tattoos. Lots of people have piercings. Not very many people have both, plus horns implanted on their foreheads, though. But Jesse Thornhill does. Tulsa police arrested the 28-year-old man Wednesday after he allegedly tried to run over his landlord with his minivan. Fortunately, the landlord was not hurt because she managed to dodge the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Angelina Jolie's 'intimate' tattoo
Angelina Jolie's 'intimate' tattoo
Angelina Jolie has got an intimate tattoo for Brad Pitt. The Salt actress - who raises six children with her partner of five years - already has an array of body art and has now added a heart on her inner thigh to show her love for the Hollywood heartthrob. When asked about the inking, Angelina replied: "Um, it's for Brad." Although she refused to give any more information on the design, she admitted it probably won't be long before she does, admitting to MTV: "I'm bad at hiding secrets."
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Pierced off on safety
Pierced off on safety
Hairdressers, tattoo parlours and body piercing salons will need to be licensed under new laws being drafted by the Territory Government. The new laws would seek to regulate industries that may have an impact on public health. They would create "declared activities" that would need to be licensed. These are likely to include tattooists, beauty therapists, natural therapists, acupuncturists and massage parlours. Vogue Body Piercing owner Lori St Leone welcomed the moves, saying the Territory needed to get up to speed with other states where body modification industries were regulated.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Booming tattoo trade linked to poor economy
Booming tattoo trade linked to poor economy
Langley, B.C. - The Langley Events Centre was abuzz with the sound of tattoos in the making Sunday. Tattoo parlours from B.C. and beyond set up tables for the final day of the West Coast Tattoo Culture Show. The event, now in its second year, has helped new parlours like Dallas Quinn's 40 Days 40 Nights in Vancouver attract attention. "I've always loved tattoos," said Quinn as a steady stream of onlookers passed his booth -- many already sporting body art and looking for more. "It was my dream to open my own tattoo parlour." He opened his shop last year to honour his late mother. He had her portrait inked on his chest.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 12, 2010
Tattoos removal popularity increases with number of people getting inked
Tattoos removal popularity increases with number of people getting inked
Montreal, Quebec - Youthful indiscretion? Inebriated decision making? Maybe someone's name you'd rather not be reminded of? Regardless of the reason, the bottom line for the tattoo industry is a second revenue stream — removal. Inked celebrities and the emergence of popular reality television shows on the topic pushed tattoos up a notch or two on the socially acceptable ladder. But as the number of people getting tattoos goes up, so does the number of people getting them removed. The tattoo industry has embraced the spike in their business in recent years. More people want tattoos, and they want bigger ones. But when your clientele starts to regret their decision to ink themselves in substantial numbers, why send them somewhere else for removal when they can just return to the scene of the crime?
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 12, 2010
Canadian Politician & Tattoo Artist Seek Regulation
Canadian Politician & Tattoo Artist Seek Regulation
Tattoo and piercing parlours are on main streets and back streets across Canada, and now an industry veteran and Nova Scotia politician are renewing calls for national standards to control jewelry quality and sterilization techniques. "You have 15-year-olds using piercing guns ... people with no training buying tattoo guns and calling themselves tattoo artists," said Chris Saliba, speaking from the Montreal location of Adrenaline, the chain of tattoo and piercing shops he co-owns. "The fact that our country allows that is remarkable to me." There are countless tattoo parlours across Canada that employ well-trained artists, follow federal guidelines and use properly-sterilized equipment.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, July 09, 2010
Suspending disbelief
Suspending disbelief
Aaron Collins barely flinches as the last deep-sea fishing hook is thrust through the skin of his back. It’s 4:30 on a recent Saturday afternoon and Collins, whose black faux-hawk is flecked with blue dye, is lying shirtless on his stomach half a mile down a trail off of the Pali Highway. Sunlight peers through the trees, which hang over the quiet trail like haunted canopies. Squatting next to him is Kalie Capadona, who is slender and pale and boasts a 1 ¾-inch gauge in each ear lobe and black tattoos across her chest. Clad in latex gloves, she’s responsible for “throwing hooks” into Collins’ back–industry slang for piercing through one layer of skin with an 8-gague deep-sea fishing hook (about the size of a Q-tip stem), then exiting through a second point, located an inch-and-a-half below. Points of entry and exit are marked by Sharpie dots, which cover scar tissue from Collins previous suspensions–too many to recall.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 08, 2010
Tahiti’s Tautu headlines the West Coast Tattoo Show
Tahiti’s Tautu headlines the West Coast Tattoo Show
Many a tattoo purist will tell you the etymology of modern tattooing owes its lineage to the Tahitian word tatau, and the art itself to a 500-year-old Polynesian culture in which everyone in a village, young and old, inked their skin as a means of expression and communication, as a way to denote genealogy and age and status. Indeed, like many an aboriginal custom, tattooing was once common throughout the Polynesia islands, until the ritual was quashed 200 years ago by Christian missionaries who landed on the beaches to spread the “good word” and who banned the “savages” who lived there from practising their sacred rites.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 08, 2010
Body art goes mainstream as Portland area becomes skin work mecca
Body art goes mainstream as Portland area becomes skin work mecca
It’s largely a generational thing, and Portland is full of young people, but knowledgeable folks both within and outside the body-art industry seem pretty sure that Portland has more tattooed and pierced residents per capita than any city in the country. And no, you can’t classify this in the Keep Portland Weird category — for those under, say, 40, tattoos have become very mainstream, crossing all sorts of political lines. For decades, San Francisco was considered the country’s mecca for body art, but that’s changed, says Jeff Johnson, co-owner of Sea Tramp Tattoo Co. in Southeast Portland and author of “Tattoo Machine.”
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, July 08, 2010
Piercing through the metal
Piercing through the metal
Chad C. Craig doesn’t hide his metal. Three lip piercings. One in his tongue. A ring through his nose. Two more in the brow over his left eye. Three in his left ear, four in the other. He wore a black Miami Ink cap flipped. A black Insane Clown Posse T-shirt and black Trip pants — adorned with bondage chains — completed the ensemble. “If people judge me instantly by how I look, I figure they’re not worth my time,” Craig said as he sat on the bench outside the Corner Connection on East Simmons Street. “I got all these after I moved out of my grandma’s house. I was 17 when I left. My very first piercing — beside one in my ear — was my nipple. I could hide that from Grandma.”
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 05, 2010
West Coast Tattoo Show - July 9 to 11
West Coast Tattoo Show - July 9 to 11
Langley, B.C. - I clearly remember the reaction from my dear, departed mother when I first got an earring at age 17: idiot. I can only imagine her reaction now at the age of 44 when I got a tattoo. Another tattoo that is. From July 9-11 the Westcoast Tattoo show goes off at the Langley Events Centre, and the top artists and studios from B.C. and many artists from around the world, will show off their skills. My mother may not have approved of such foolish trendiness back in the day, but it's quite likely that, if she were around today, she might be headed to the show to pick out some ink for herself.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, July 05, 2010
Five Questions for a BC tattoo artist who also works with a fashion designer
Five Questions for a BC tattoo artist who also works with a fashion designer
Alex Rousey is 21 years old and already has a deal with a major clothing designer, but the Maple Ridge artist considers himself a late-bloomer. “I’ve got so much stuff I want to do, I feel like I am behind,” he says. The tattooist, muralist and T-shirt artist hopes one day to have his own art gallery and clothing line, including shoes and hats. He also hopes to give airbrushing a try. At the moment, Rousey is really pumped to be putting his tags on Jason Dussault T-shirts. Dussault calls the series Dirty Ink.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, July 03, 2010
Review: Tattoo Magazine
Review: Tattoo Magazine
This magazine provides a good balance of eye candy and the printed word. If you want to learn about the collector wearing the tattoos or the artist that did them, you can. If you just want to browse through the pictures, you can do that, too. As with most body art magazines, it's a huge waste of cash to buy at the newsstand price. If you enjoy TATTOO, buy the subscription.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, July 03, 2010
Tragically awesome ‘Twilight’ tattoos
Tragically awesome ‘Twilight’ tattoos
In honor of today’s release of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” Chicago Now has compiled 30 photos of “tragically awesome Twilight tattoos.” Sure, “Twilight” is a phenomenon. But are Stephanie Meyer’s characters really worthy of permanently tattooing on one’s body? Well these people apparently thought so. Holy Edward and Jacob does the body art speak for itself.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, July 03, 2010
License to ink: Washington State body art, piercing, and tattooing act to take effect
License to ink: Washington State body art, piercing, and tattooing act to take effect
As of July 1st, 2010, everyone providing body art, piercing or tattoo services in Washington is required to have a state license. Despite recent anarchist propaganda, the law is not an attack on fringe culture, but a necessary step to address legitimate public health concerns. Health hazards associated with improperly sterilized equipment motivated state law makers to increase government over sight of the body art industry. According to the Department of License FAQ page, “the legislature determined it was in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to establish requirements for the commercial practice of these activities."
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Temporary tattoos take on menswear
Temporary tattoos take on menswear
Following Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel 'tattooing' their models last fall, Louis Vuitton got into the fake ink game during the recent men's fashion week. Designer Marc Jacobs reportedly asked his personal tattooist, the artist Scott Campbell, to come up with spray-ons inspired by the iconic LV monogram, which were worn across models' necklines, much like 'tattooed-on' scarves.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, June 28, 2010
Roseville man beats world record for most body piercings
Roseville man beats world record for most body piercings
Abstract Ink piercer Pauly Dunkleberger removed a needle from the arm of Aryan Hopkins Saturday. After an hour of needle pulling, he only had a few hundred left to do. Hopkins broke the Guinness World Record for most body piercings in one session at the Roseville tattoo, piercing and body modification studio. Owner, and Aryan’s wife, Ashleigh Hopkins said the final count totaled 1,093 needles, which beat the previous record of 900 piercings with 18-gauge needles.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Finding the perfect tattoo artist for HIV positive people
Finding the perfect tattoo artist for HIV positive people
Ottawa, Ontario - Finding the perfect tattoo artist can be time consuming and angst provoking — particularly if you happen to be HIV-positive. Many tattoo shops in Ottawa are not happy to accept poz people as body canvasses. Tiffanie Francoeur, a tattoo designer at Wicked Wanda’s, is a tattoo artist who is happy to apply ink to anyone’s body — as long as they talk to her about their status. “Once you are well prepared and know how to deal with it, it’s not a problem anymore,” says Francoeur. Francoeur designed the poster for the Magnet Party on June 23 that is sponsored by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) and co-sponsored by Wicked Wanda’s.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Hot Topic to open shops in Canada
Hot Topic to open shops in Canada
Toronto, Ontario -- Attention lovers of kohl eyeliner, the Twilight vampire saga and emo music: Hot Topic is coming to Canada. The California-based mall retailer of mass rock and pop cultural apparel and accessories has confirmed it will open two boutiques in the Toronto area in August, part of a probable national expansion. Hot Topic Inc., which has 681 stores in the United States under its eponymous banner, will open stores on Aug. 11 at Scarborough Town Centre and at Square One in Mississauga.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, June 27, 2010
Fundraiser uses tattoos to fund cancer research
Fundraiser uses tattoos to fund cancer research
Sudbury, Ontario - A tattoo artist from Precision Ink, as well as a guest artist from out of town, will be tattooing cancer ribbons on people who have been touched by cancer, and those wishing to show their support this weekend at the annual Tattoo for a Cure event, June 27. Taryn Gadde, owner of Precision Ink, said the event has been well-received for the last two years, and hopes this year's campaign will go as well. “Each year, we are deeply touched by the stories of triumph, perseverance, and of course, loss,” Gadde stated in a press release from Precision Ink. “It's a very emotional day for all involved.”
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, June 24, 2010
How to prepare for a body piercing
How to prepare for a body piercing
You can break down how to prepare for a body piercing in two main groups. One is the the proper safe way and the other is not as advisable. This doesn't mean that it is dangerous, it is just not as safe as the first way. Because the way that most people will approach it is more common, we will address it first. You and your friends (or you alone) decide that you want to get a piercing. That sentence sums up the amount of forethought that you have put into it. More than likely you went out the night before to have some fun. Alcohol may have been involved. You are dehydrated and suffering from fatigue. Your judgement may not be at it's best.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Lady Gaga To Reveal New Album Title Via Tattoo
Lady Gaga To Reveal New Album Title Via Tattoo
To show how serious she is about her art, Lady Gaga is getting some body art inspired by her upcoming new album. Gaga will reportedly get a tattoo of the title of her new album and announce it by showing a picture. "I think I'm gonna get the album title tattooed on me and put out the photo," she tells Rolling Stone. Her biggest fansite, GagaDaily, claims that she'll post the photo at midnight on New Year's Eve this year.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ink on display at Toronto expo
Ink on display at Toronto expo
Toronto, Ontario - (Photo Essay) Ashley Somerville, 25, of Cambridge, gets a full back tattoo done by Angela McDonald of Lucky Souls Tattoo. The Northern Ink Xposure convention is on in Toronto.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
How Ten Other Retailers’ Dress Codes Compare to American Apparel
How Ten Other Retailers’ Dress Codes Compare to American Apparel
American Apparel CEO Dov Charney's personal phone number was posted online earlier this week — in the event that serious journalists might actually wish to call him for a quote about the chain's strict dress code and controversial hiring practices (like submitting full-body photographs of potential new employees to corporate). [...]To find out if American Apparel's dress code is really that egregious, we surveyed more than two dozen New Yorkers currently working in, and/or recently employed by, the local retail sector, from big-honkin' chains to cool indies. (Full disclosure: In some cases, we identified ourselves as reporters and spoke with store managers; in others, where employees were cagier about speaking to the press, we went undercover as earnest job-seekers, curious about the wardrobe/style demands of potential employment.) The findings were enlightening, to say the least.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, June 20, 2010
Hamilton Public Health Warns About Two Tattoo Artists
Hamilton Public Health Warns About Two Tattoo Artists
Hamilton, Ontario - Two tattoo artists using unsterilized equipment in unlicensed home businesses have prompted the city's public health department to urge any clients to seek medical attention. The notice was issued yesterday. Anyone who received a tattoo from Stephen Baxter at 181 Jackson St. West or an alternative address, or from a person named J.R. should see a physician, said Dr. Chris Mackie, one of the city's associate medical officers of health. "I would definitely be talking to my doctor as soon as possible." Clients of these people, both working in Hamilton, may be at risk of contracting blood infections, such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV, he said.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, June 19, 2010
Hilary's Henna: Ancient art form provides wedding, party, personal adornment
Hilary's Henna: Ancient art form provides wedding, party, personal adornment
The art of henna has been on the mind of Willits' Hilary Manning since she was 12 years old and introduced to the natural body art at a friend's house during a sleepover party. Henna is a natural, plant-based dye that originated in the Middle East and can be used to temporarily adorn the body. Henna has been used for this purpose for some 5,000 years. Already in love with Middle Eastern and Indian culture, Manning started researching henna art, exploring its history and how it permeated so many cultures from Morocco to Spain. Even ancient recipes for henna had been found, Manning discovered, spelled out in hieroglyphics on Egyptian walls.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, June 19, 2010
Roseville tattoo studio wants to pierce man 2,000 times
Roseville tattoo studio wants to pierce man 2,000 times
Aryan Hopkins will soon be stabbed — 2,000 times. It may sound brutal, but it’s an accurate description of what will potentially happen when professional piercer Pauly Dunkleberger attempts to break the Guinness World Record for most body piercings in one session on Saturday, June 26, at Abstract Ink in Roseville. “It’ll be kinda cool to set a world record,” Hopkins said. “I’m not too worried about the pain. I’m worried about if I’ll pass out.” Ever since his wife Ashleigh Hopkins, a 22-year-old student and mother, opened the tattoo, piercing and body modification studio on Sunrise Avenue last October, she and her fellow artists bounced around the idea of setting the new record.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, June 17, 2010
Maori tattoos getting under the world's skin
Maori tattoos getting under the world's skin
The tattooists bent over Kingi Taurua for 15 hours, using chisels and a stick as a hammer to gouge bold Maori designs into his bloodied face, buttocks and legs. "It started at 5 o'clock in the morning and it didn't finish until 8 o'clock at night and so it was continuing all the time," Taurua told AFP. "They asked me if I wanted a break and I said no, because it was so painful, I thought if I stopped for a minute I won't be able to go back and finish it." Taurua was following a long line of ancestors in receiving the tattoos, or moko as they are known to New Zealand's indigenous Maori.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Fingernails of Toronto Student Implanted with Magnets
Fingernails of Toronto Student Implanted with Magnets
Magnetic Implants have been used in several medical applications from reconstructive surgery to dentistry. But now, it’s reported that some more adventurous people are having them implanted under their skin as a body modification experiment. Recently, Leigh Honeywell, a Toronto-based student, had magnets implanted in her fingernails at the Gene Juarez salon in Seattle. She wrote about her experience in her blog...
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Katy Perry Shows off New Tattoo Matched to her Fiance's
Katy Perry Shows off New Tattoo Matched to her Fiance's
Katy Perry has her bicep inked with a Sanskrit phrase tattoo just like the one her fiance Russell Brand has. The "I Kissed a Girl" hitmaker showed off her new body art at the launch of the Volkswagen 2011 Jetta car in New York's Times Square on Tuesday, June 15. Donning a bright PVC dress, Perry raised her right hand and boasted the matching tattoo. The tattoo itself reads "Anuugacchati Pravaha", which means "Go With the Flow", written in the classical Indian language. Meanwhile, Brand had already been spotted with the body art on the cover of the June issue of Rolling Stones.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Labrets and Lip Piercings
Labrets and Lip Piercings
Current Western piercing culture has defined the centered piercing just under the lower lip as a labret, though historically, anthropologists have referred to piercings anywhere around the mouth and cheek as labrets. For the sake of this article, consider piercings currently referred to as Monroe, Beauty Mark, Madonna, Philtrum, cheek and side lip as falling into the category of labret.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, June 14, 2010
New Brunswick Tattoo Industry Needs Regulation
New Brunswick Tattoo Industry Needs Regulation
Customers could be more confident about the safety of New Brunswick tattoo parlours if the industry were regulated, according to a Fredericton piercer. "There are no standards right now in tattoo shops," says Jeremy Daly. "Tattooing and piercing is getting a lot more popular these days, and it would put the public at ease knowing that extra knowledge that tattoo shops are safe." Tattoo artists and piercers are around needles and blood every day, and many aren't trained. Calls for the regulation of tattoo parlours in Nova Scotia have given New Brunswick tattoo artists and piercers hope for regulations in their province.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, June 14, 2010
Ask Before You Ink--Tattoos 101
Ask Before You Ink--Tattoos 101
If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, there is one very important thing you have to keep in mind. Get it done safely. Make sure your body art adventure doesn't turn into a medical adventure. Keep in mind a new tattoo is also a wound. Like any other slice, scrape, puncture, cut, or penetration to your skin, a tattoo is at risk for infections and disease.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, June 11, 2010
Attacked for looking different
Attacked for looking different
Robert Maltby and his girlfriend Sophie Lancaster looked a bit different from other young people - they often dressed in black and wore eye make up, and Sophie had a lot of face and body piercings. It was their so-called "goth" appearance that led to a vicious and unprovoked attack which left Sophie dead and Robert suffering from brain damage. In August 2007, whilst walking in a park in their home town of Bacup in the North West of England, they were set upon by a gang of youths who kicked and beat them repeatedly. Two teenage boys were jailed for life for murdering Sophie and three other boys were sent to prison for the attack on the couple. The judge described it as an act of "feral thuggery" and said that the only motive was that the couple looked different.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, June 11, 2010
Apprenticeships are not always what you think
Apprenticeships are not always what you think
For many jobs, the best way to learn is to do, and apprenticeships form a critical part of training. For some jobs, it’s the only way. If you want to become a body piercer or a tattoo artist, you won’t find a community college that can teach you the ropes. Instead, you’ll need to turn to someone like Roger Monahan. He runs BlackStar Body Piercing Studio in Kingston, Ont., and says because the industry is unregulated and not taught as a trade, apprenticeships play a vital role. “Unfortunately, anyone can pick up a needle and start to do damage,” he says.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, June 11, 2010
Chefs With Tattoos: A colorful rebellion against kitchen rules
Chefs With Tattoos: A colorful rebellion against kitchen rules
Amid the fire and steam of the kitchen, the metal flash of pans and knives, the ironwork of the stoves and the immaculate white of the jackets comes a movement of worked color on an arm. Calligraphy runs down from one chef's shoulder. The painted whorl of a fish flashes as another chef flips a sauté pan. A pastry chef plates a dessert, a network of tattoos on her arm. A prep cook measures knife cuts by a ruler inked into her hand. A chef barks orders, his forearms a kaleidoscope of women, knives and trees. This artistry is common in professional kitchens these days. Cooks turn to tattoos as a preferred expression of individualism, a form of rebellion against kitchen environments that demand conformity.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, June 11, 2010
Getting Started in Goth Fashion
Getting Started in Goth Fashion
Now that you've been drawn to 'goth'... for whatever reason... you're going to have to find a look that's right for you. If you are lucky enough to know other goths, then get help from your friends, but don't let them talk you into anything you aren't comfortable with. The whole point of gothic fashion is to be able to express yourself through your outward appearance. That means you have to be you. Start simple and work your way up. Not only is going out to Hot Topic and buying everything that fits not necessary... it's not advisable. You are more likely to get the dreaded label "poseur" by showing up at the club one week in casual gear and then having a whole outfit from a place like this the next. Trendies tend to go for the 'just add water' look... you don't want that. You also don't want to copy anyone's look either. It's fine to take inspiration from someone, but don't do a costume of them. For most goths who have been at it for a while their look is as personal as their name. While there are similarities, everyone seems to have some trademark to their look that is uniquely them. That is the secret... don't just wear the black as a uniform... make it your own.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, June 07, 2010
Body Piercing Healing and Aftercare Concepts
Body Piercing Healing and Aftercare Concepts
There are numerous philosophies and concepts when it comes to caring for your new body piercings. Many professional body piercers and health care practitioners may advocate differing or divergent schools of thought regarding the best way to ensure the health of your new piercing, but there is no single correct method or absolute answer. Just like everyone’s body is different, successful methods of healing a body piercing can also differ. Most general concepts will support certain basic guidelines, such as a clean piercing, healthy lifestyle and appropriate attention will go a long way in promoting expedient healing of a new piercing.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, June 06, 2010
Tattoo artists see an increase in customers who are women
Tattoo artists see an increase in customers who are women
Tattoo artist Bobby "Honest Bob" Pagliaroli says he's been in the business of body art long enough to know a trend when he sees one: Women are getting tattoos these days more than ever before. And the designs are bigger, more colorful and with more elaborate designs, says Pagliaroli, 28, resident artist for tattoos and piercings at Skowvegas Tattoos. Most of his customers these days are women, he says. "It's like 85 percent," Pagliaroli said. "Why? It makes you feel cooler. A new tattoo definitely make you feel cool. Since I've been tattooing, it's always been more women than men getting tattoos, definitely. It's more acceptable, maybe that's what it's come down to."
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, June 05, 2010
Changing Nose Piercing Jewelry
Changing Nose Piercing Jewelry
Things To Know Before You Change Jewelry - New jewelry should be surgical stainless steel or 14k or 18k gold. If you know that you tolerate niobium or titanium well, you might start with that. See what you piercer recommends. Sterling silver is better saved for established piercings that don’t get irritated by the high rate of tarnish. For washing around the piercing, use a natural soap without dyes, perfumes or heavy anti-bacterials. These can all irritate the new piercing, as can over-cleaning the piercing.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, June 05, 2010
Temporary tattoos from risque to real-looking
Temporary tattoos from risque to real-looking
If you're in the market for a temporary tattoo that looks real, check out the limited-edition Temptu Adorn Kits, which are hand-drawn, blue-colored transfers. They come in three styles: Zen Chic (fans, fish and flowers); Girly Chic (hearts, stars and butterflies); Seductive Chic (lips, roses and vines). And each kit contains nine sheets (three sets of three designs); 20 tattoo application pads and setting powder. Best known for airbrush makeup, Temptu has created tattoos for fashion, film and TV for 25 years.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, June 03, 2010
"Ban home tattoo shops" says Nova Scotia councillor
"Ban home tattoo shops" says Nova Scotia councillor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Tattoo shops should be banned from Dartmouth, N.S., homes, a regional councillor says. Darren Fisher wants tattoo parlors added to a list of businesses that cannot be operated out of a residence in his community. He said he's reacting to complaints from constituents. "I don't think I would be really happy if there was a tattoo parlour in my neighbourhood," he said. "I'm perfectly fine with them in commercial areas. They certainly don't belong in residential areas, in my personal opinion." A report to Halifax regional council, prepared by municipal staff, questions whether it's safe to dispose of needles and other waste in residential garbage pickup.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Megan Fox shows off her new tattoo
Megan Fox shows off her new tattoo
She has consistently topped the lists of world's sexiest female. But who knew Megan Fox was hiding such a ripped body under those red-carpet dresses? The former Transformers star unveiled her taut body on the beach in Hawaii as she enjoyed a romantic break with her boyfriend Brian Green. And that wasn't the only surprise, as the pin-up revealed a new tattoo on the right side of her body. The 24-year-old actress put her sleek figure on show in a brown bikini as she frolicked in the Maui surf with her boyfriend, the former Beverly Hills 90210 star - himself no stranger to body art. And it gave onlookers the opportunity to get a good look at her ninth tattoo. The new inking over the right side of her rib cage reads: 'Those who danced were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.'
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Tattoo artist pops the question by inking proposal on his own leg
Tattoo artist pops the question by inking proposal on his own leg
Joe Wittenberg's unusual marriage proposal may have given him a leg up on getting "yes" for an answer. The tattoo artist inked the question on his own lower leg, got down on one knee in front of his girlfriend, and simply rolled up his pants so that she could see the tattoo. "He scored some points for putting my name on him for sure," said Rachel Streeter...
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 31, 2010
Piercing Dangers: Vegas Woman Gets Fat Lip
Piercing Dangers: Vegas Woman Gets Fat Lip
People get facial piercings for all sorts of reasons: spirituality, aesthetics, spontaneity -- not a fat lip. Danielle Lavell is no stranger to piercings, already wearing several on her face. But the last couple of studs above her upper lip became infected shortly after she was pierced. She blames Incredible Ink, the tattoo shop where she got the piercing for using studs that aren’t surgical grade, and quickly corroded in her flesh, causing an infection that swelled her upper lip.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, May 30, 2010
Book - Pagan Fleshworks: The Alchemy of Body Modification
Book - Pagan Fleshworks: The Alchemy of Body Modification
Acts of body modification are deeply rooted in physical impulses that are obscured in our technological society. As we become more removed from the physicality of our existence, we lose touch with an essential part of our humanity. Body modification is a way of reconnecting to our bodies, to the earth, and to the divine. "Pagan Fleshworks" reveals that the prevalence of body modification--tattooing, piercings, brandings, and implants--is the postmodern way to heal the body and enliven the soul. These "fleshworks" are the result of people creating their own rituals and symbols of meaning in order to feel a sense of the divine within.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Body Branding
Body Branding
Human branding is the process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living person, with the intention that the resulting scar makes it permanent. This scarification is performed using a hot or cold iron. It is done in our present time with consent as a form of body modification, and historically, as a punishment or imposition of masterly rights over an enslaved, or condemned person. [...]Today, body branding is gaining popularity, but the risks are great for those who do not know what they are doing. People attempting to do brandings on themselves after seeing someone else do it are risking very painful and permanent damage to their bodies.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, May 28, 2010
The story behind tattooing and piercing in Canada
The story behind tattooing and piercing in Canada
$34 for a hole through the nostril. Navels and nipples, they cost $39. And if you are really experimental, you can get your genitals pierced for $73. Piercing isn't exactly mainstream, but in spite of the cost, it is growing in popularity. It's also causing concern for health authorities.
Health Canada has guidelines to deal with prevention and control of infection in the tattoo and body piercing industry. Cities must perform inspections annually or when they receive complaints. But otherwise, it’s a self-regulated business. There is no set of federal rules, regulations, or laws to govern the industry.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Addicted to ink: The world's most tattooed woman flaunts her body art
Addicted to ink: The world's most tattooed woman flaunts her body art
What began as a bid to cover up a nasty skin condition has resulted into a Guinness World Record for an American who has been named the most tattooed woman in the world. Julia Gnuse - nicknamed the 'illustrated lady' - has 95 per cent of her body covered in ink, ranging from jungle scenes and cartoons to her favourite actors, the Daily Mail reports. Miss Gnuse, from California, started getting tattoos on her legs after developing a skin condition called porphyria, which causes the skin to blister when exposed to sunlight.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 27, 2010
A beginner's guide to piercings
A beginner's guide to piercings
Facial and body piercings are a cultural trend that is evolving toward widespread social acceptance. It is a fun, semi-permanent way to express yourself and your individuality. This article will teach you what you need to know about piercings, including what happens during a piercing, what you can expect to pay, and the wide variety of piercings available. People from all demographics enjoy sporting piercings. The possibilities are endless for a unique look: combining several different piercings on the face and ears in a way pleasing to you is a great way to update your style!
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Four Allegedly Tattoo Special Needs Student
Four Allegedly Tattoo Special Needs Student
Four young men in Concord, N.H., have been accused of forcing a 14-year-old special needs student to get an obscene tattoo on his backside. CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod reported three seniors at Concord High School -- plus a drop out -- face charges in what police say was an especially cruel episode of bullying. Principal Gene Connolly told reporters, "This is by far, (in) my 30 years as an educator, the worst event that I've ever had to deal with." Police say the classmates told the victim they'd stop picking on him if he let them tattoo the image on his rear end. Three of the suspects allegedly tattooed him with their own needles.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 24, 2010
Call for Maritime tattoo rules
Call for Maritime tattoo rules
Halifax, Nova Scotia - The fourth annual Maritime Tattoo Festival wrapped up in Halifax Monday, with organizers arguing the practice should be licensed in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Festival organizers said the three are the only provinces that don't regulate the tattoo and piercing industry. Amber Thorpe, who started the festival, is originally from Alberta, where tattoo parlours are regulated and inspected by the government. She said a key goal of the festival is to spread a message of cleanliness to fellow tattoo artists.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 24, 2010
Hook Pull Experience
Hook Pull Experience
The morning of April 10, 2010 I arrived at a private residence in the South of market district of San Francisco. My purpose there that day was to attend a hook poll workshop taught by Fakir Musafar, who did the branding on my left thigh back in 2001. The event was called "Spirit + Flesh," and Fakir has taught versions of this workshop in different locations for many years now. His purpose is to bring the awareness and experience of a more ancient and tribal ritual to contemporary society.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 24, 2010
Rihanna Wants More Tattoos
Rihanna Wants More Tattoos
Rihanna has vowed to continue collecting tattoos until she runs out of space for her body art. The Umbrella singer currently boasts a collection of designs discretely hidden all over her body, including the message, 'Never a failure, always a lesson' which she had inked on her collarbone after her infamous fight with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown last year (09). But Rihanna is adamant she wants even more artwork.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 24, 2010
Piercing Down Below, Take Caution
Piercing Down Below, Take Caution
Thinking of getting Body Piercing? If you are, take heed of these warnings before you go poking holes in yourself. While ear piercing has been popular for decades, only in the past twenty or so years have we seen the rise in popularity of piercing other parts of the body. That isn't to say it was not done before, but it was not a popular pastime as it is currently. Parts that one wouldn't even consider getting pierced in the past have come to the forefront of the trend. Women are having their clitoris and nipples pierced, and men are getting a "Prince Albert" in record numbers. The main reason is for enhanced sexual sensation, but beware, you could come away with NO sensation, at all, ever.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 20, 2010
Justin Bieber’s dad OKs tattoo
Justin Bieber’s dad OKs tattoo
Teen sensation Justin Bieber has followed a family tradition and had a tattoo - even though he is legally too young to get inked. The Baby singer was spotted sporting a small bird design on his hip while frolicking on the beach in Australia last month. And the 16 year old was only allowed the body art as his dad accompanied him to the parlour - because, in Canada, you have to be aged 18 or over to have a tattoo without parental consent.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Former Edmonton tattoo artist ordered to pay fines
Former Edmonton tattoo artist ordered to pay fines
Edmonton, Alberta - A former Edmonton tattoo artist has been ordered to pay $13,000 in fines for lying to health officials and giving tattoos in unsanitary conditions. Last year, health officials warned that anyone who received a tattoo or a piercing at Zipp's Tattoo & Museum should be tested for blood-borne diseases. The tattoo parlour was shut down after Alberta Health Services discovered sanitation procedures were not being properly followed.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Engagement Piercing Jewelry
Engagement Piercing Jewelry
Engagement piercings are an edgy alternative to a traditional diamond ring. Johnny Brookheart offers a glittery selection of opulent counter-couture pieces of jewelry as unconventional commitment symbols.Tongue barbells bezel-set with a single diamond, captive ball rings and the flashiest and largest of them all the 2 carat heart-shaped belly-button piercing available for $31,500.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 17, 2010
Book Review: Beyond the Eye of the Needle
Book Review: Beyond the Eye of the Needle
This book is by way of a sequel to the Pauline Clarke's previous book The Eye of the Needle. Beyond The Eye of The Needle leaps forward through a decade of events since those early days of Body Piercing. Beyond The Eye Of The Needle contains many beautiful full page photographs of male and female's showing their interest in body piercing wearing a variety of body jewellery. This publication presents piercing placements, multiple examples and stretched piercings. From facial, nipple, navel to genital.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 17, 2010
Skin Deep: The art of Tattooing
Skin Deep: The art of Tattooing
Tattoos are no longer the social taboo they once were. A tattoo 30 years ago remained mainly the preserve of those from undesirable, edgy or working class backgrounds and were generally sported by men. Nowadays pop stars, TV presenters and aristocrats show off their body art without causing a scandal – and women are just as likely to get decorated. Even posh Samantha Cameron, wife of Tory leader David, has a dolphin on her ankle.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 17, 2010
Different types of facial piercings
Different types of facial piercings
When thinking about getting a facial piercing keep in mind that not all employers like facial piercings. Yes, you've heard that a hundred times, but yet you are still reading articles about facial piercings. So, keep thinking. If you have a job where your employer doesn't care how many piercings or tattoos you have, then pierce away. Here are some different types of facial piercings. Every piercing has different healing times and some have higher rejection rates than others. Keep that in mind, too.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, May 14, 2010
Typographical Tattoos: The Latest in Skin Art
Typographical Tattoos: The Latest in Skin Art
On the eve of the 13th annual New York City Tattoo Convention, Ina Saltz stood in front of a room full of typophiles -- or "type geeks," as she affectionately calls them -- and demonstrated that the big trend in tattooing today is toward elegantly inked words. "It's turning into something that's unstoppable," said Saltz, who was at the Type Directors Club in New York showing slides from her new book, "Body Type 2," a sequel to her 2006 cult hit of the same title. "Even the most wholesome role models now have multiple typographical tattoos," she said. "I think that's just one indication of the mainstreaming of typographical tattoos."
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Commitment Tatoos a green alternative to wedding rings!
Commitment Tatoos a green alternative to wedding rings!
Tattoo Rings take an outside the box bit of consideration. Even though there are is the laser-tattoo-removal system available it takes mega bucks to remove tattoos they are quite painful and not really that easy to accomplish. With other words, Tattoos are an almost totally permanent way to mark your commitment to another person. They are not for everyone, they’re possibly more of a choice for people who already have tattoos. Now with saying that, it could also be a non-traditional ritual an otherwise conventional couple could do, which would say “I’m pledged to you and I’ll permanently display my devotion to you for all to see”.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Dangerous myths about body piercing care
Dangerous myths about body piercing care
Myth: “Alcohol or peroxide should be poured over piercings to keep them from getting infected.” - Alcohol and peroxide are far too harsh for use over puncture wounds and body piercings. Not only do these products destroy bad bacteria, but the good bacteria and even newly forming skin. The use of either of these products on a body piercing can prolong healing times, increase tenderness and make you more prone to infection.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Fan Shows Sarah Silverman Devotion – with a Tattoo
Fan Shows Sarah Silverman Devotion – with a Tattoo
She may think nothing of going on national television to sing about doing the dirty with Matt Damon, but there's still something that can even shock Sarah Silverman as she signs autographs along the book-promotion trail. "There was a guy [who] had a tattoo of me on his arm!" the comedian, still astonished from the encounter, says with a laugh. "It was my face, a picture of me, inside the mouth of a serpent. I remember, because I signed his book, 'You clearly think things through!' "
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 10, 2010
Hook Pull Rituals
Hook Pull Rituals
In some cultures, spirituality and worship are expressed through the body. This is often a marked contrast to much of what people in Western culture are familiar with, as a lot of Judeo-Christian theology sees the body as a vessel that is often not "owned" by the residing spirit. However in a variety of polytheistic and native/tribal groups, this perception of the body didn't exist. Flesh hook pulls, which are related to hook suspensions, evolved in some societies as a way of honoring the gods, and making an offering using the body. Endurance rites and body tension are long-known and reliable methods for inducing trance, triggering out-of-body experiences and having spiritual revelations.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 10, 2010
Synthetic henna linked to leukaemia in women
Synthetic henna linked to leukaemia in women
United Arab Emirates - Emirati women are almost twice as likely as men to develop leukaemia, and synthetic forms of henna dye could be the cause, scientists believe. A study by UAE University published in the journal Leukaemia and Lymphoma found the rate of acute myeloid leukaemia – an often-fatal cancer of the blood and bone marrow – was 93 per cent higher among Emirati women than men. Emirati women were also 63 per cent more likely to be affected than expatriate women.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, May 10, 2010
Get ears pierced early to avoid keloids
Get ears pierced early to avoid keloids
Delaying ear piercing until the pre-teen years or later may increase a person’s chances of developing keloids -- raised, fibrous scar tissue -- new study findings suggest. Among a small group of patients with keloids that developed after ear piercing, the majority had their ears pierced at age 11 or older. Keloids are a "common complaint" among patients who visit the dermatologist, study author Dr. Loretta S. Davis told Reuters Health. "You can get a keloid at any age," she said, "however, it seems to be much less common (among those who get their ears pierced) in early childhood compared to after age 11."
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, May 07, 2010
Prescription Tattoos: Coming to a Pharmacy Near You
Prescription Tattoos: Coming to a Pharmacy Near You
Getting inked could save grandma's life. Scientists from Microsoft and The Draper Laboratory are developing medical tattoos that would stop hackers from messing with grandma's pacemaker and drastically reduce the number of needle sticks needed to monitor glucose levels. Medical tattoos could also be adapted to monitor any number of other medically important molecules. "We can follow the same trends as a finger stick glucometer," said Heather Clark, a scientist at the Draper Laboratory near Boston and a co-author of a recent article in the journal Analytical Chemistry that describes her team's glucose monitoring tattoo.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Masterclash Gets Schooled in the Art of Body Piercings
Masterclash Gets Schooled in the Art of Body Piercings
This week's Masterclash concludes our three-part series on all things related to body modification. Bonnie Biess, Asylum's photo editor and body piercer of Mystic Piercing in Crofton, Md., joins Masterclash to give us the lowdown on 10 of her favorite piercing photos from her shop. Prepare to see all manner of lips, tongues and extraneous facial skin with little pieces of metal in them. If you're not the squeamish type and you really hate your epidermis, enjoy this week's Masterclash.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Kat Von D Defends Michelle McGee
Kat Von D Defends Michelle McGee
Kat Von D says you shouldn't have anything against Jesse James' lover Michelle "Bombshell" McGee because of her tattoos. "You can't judge a book by its cover," the L.A. Ink star told UsMagazine.com at the Gay & Lesbian Center's An Evening With Women: Celebrating Art, Music and Equality party in Beverly Hills Saturday. "I think there has always been a negative stigma surrounding tattoos, especially on women," continued Von D, 28. "But to me, it is all about how you carry yourself, and some people carry it differently, I guess. For me, I just want to be a positive example of tattooing.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Ryan Phillippe Does ‘Inked’ Magazine
Ryan Phillippe Does ‘Inked’ Magazine
Ryan Phillippe, who will be starring in this Summer's Saturday Night Live movie McGruber, is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Inked magazine. Devoted to skin art, Inked talks to Ryan about the 6 tattoo's he's had done as well as things about his personal and professional life. When Ryan Phillippe lifts up his shirt in the middle of the bar at SoHo's Crosby Street Hotel, it's surprising that no one faints … Surely it's happened before. But not today. Today everyone remains calm. To be fair, it isn't as tawdry as it sounds. Ryan has lifted his shirt simply to show off his tattoo—an image of his son Deacon's hand gripping Ryan's grandfather's hand—from the beloved artist Mister Cartoon. Like his career, Ryan takes his tattoos very seriously. "It's really beautiful and soulful," the 35-year-old actor says.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Tongue piercing turns bloody
Tongue piercing turns bloody
A 15-year-old British girl needed stitches on her tongue after getting it pierced because it began bleeding profusely. Doctors said they believe the bleeding came from a ruptured vein in the girl's tongue, the U.K.'s Daily Mail newspaper reported. Reece-Marie Hall went into a tattoo parlour and told them she was 16 so she could get the tongue ring. "At first my tongue didn't bleed, but after I left the shop, the tongue started pouring with blood," she told the newspaper. "I kept choking."
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, May 02, 2010
Tattoo Taxation and Body Piercing Pricing
Tattoo Taxation and Body Piercing Pricing
All over the United States, the economy is causing state revenues to fall, resulting in budget shortages due to a loss of tax money. In addition to repealing state programs and cutting costs, many states are now looking for any new sources of revenue that may have been previously overlooked. And it turns out that the taxation of body art just might be getting a bit more expensive in the near future. No one has to get up in arms about tattooing or body piercing being singled out. It turns out that there are many services which until now have been largely untouched by state taxation. Depending on which state you are talking about, these services can include manicures and pedicures, facials and other aesthetic beauty treatments, tanning salons and body art.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, May 02, 2010
Celtic trinity knot brand
Celtic trinity knot brand
I was in college down in Wilmington when my room mate found this local studio that did branding. After looking through the book of some of the previous work the guy had done with cauterization / strike branding I was pretty impressed. My buddy was the first to try it, he got two outlined pieces fish swirling around his ankle. The brand was done with a small cautering pen and was over fairly quickly (maybe 15 min). I liked the process and the fact that you can adjust the intensity of the scar by how much aggravate the healing process. The artist recommended rubbing ash into the wound
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, April 30, 2010
Eliminating little crusties
Eliminating little crusties
Kyle Petersen, from Infinite Body Piercing at Fourth and South streets, said a lot of the pain people feel is all in their heads. Coming into the shop calm and collected can make a world of difference, as opposed to coming in apprehensive and shaky. While it is different for everyone, he admits cartilage piercings can make even the most composed customers flinch. Because piercings are essentially voluntary wounds, they can elicit more aftercare than tattoos. Petersen emphasizes that customers do not touch their piercings. No need to rotate the bar, or move the ring in and out of the hole to make sure it stays open. Just leave it be. To clean the piercing, he suggests using warm water in the shower to “get little crusties.”
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, April 29, 2010
Four American Idol Finalists Get Tattoed Together!
Four American Idol Finalists Get Tattoed Together!
There can only be one American Idol per season, but four of this year's semi-finalists have one thing in common: multiple tattoos! Already marked with body art, Lee DeWyze, Mike Lynche, Crystal Bowersox and Siobhan Magnus (eliminated on Wednesday) took a break from rehearsals last Friday to hit a Hollywood tattoo parlor en masse -- and each emerged with fresh ink. [...]Lynche, meanwhile, opted for a tattoo on each of his arms: three stars on his left, and the word "Dream" written in cursive on the right. He explained to the Post: "I'm just reaching for the stars, you know? I'm sure all of us want to be stars. It resonates with my spirit."
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Just got a tattoo or piercing in Illinois? New law allows you to donate blood
Just got a tattoo or piercing in Illinois? New law allows you to donate blood
A law that passed in 2006 has finally been fully implemented, according to Illinois’ largest blood donation center. Officials with LifeSource say the law established a Body Art Division under the Illinois Department of Public Health to regulate the tattoo and body piercing industries. Roxanne Tata with LifeSource and the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers says it took a while for the department to come up with rules and regulations, but reports that over 275 tattoo parlors have been inspected by local and state health departments. Because of the inspections, a person who gets tattooed or pierced no longer has to wait 12 months before giving blood.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Lady Gaga Sports Temporary Tattoos in Japan
Lady Gaga Sports Temporary Tattoos in Japan
While in Japan to perform four concerts, Lady Gaga celebrated the country and its culture by getting inked with a temporary tattoo, written in Katakana script. The tatt, which was featured on her left arm, read, "I love little monster," which is her pet name for her fans. Would you get a temporary tattoo just because Lady Gaga did? What is your favorite fashion trend started by Gaga? We know, there have been so many, from sky-high platforms to pee-blonde wigs to telephone toppers! It's hard to choose what this fashion icon does best.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, April 26, 2010
Piercing Decisions
Piercing Decisions
Truro, Nova Scotia -- Body piercing specialist Julie Taylor never messes with the mother. "I have a legal document for people to sign if they bring in someone underage to get a piercing, and I write down their ID numbers just to make sure no one comes back and says they didn’t give permission," she said during a recent interview at her downtown Truro shop, Skin Decision Piercing & Tattoo Studio. "I had a parent come back and scream at me because her daughter got someone else to take her in for a piercing, and then, after the mother calmed down, she asked me to pierce her belly button," Taylor laughed.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, April 25, 2010
Alberta Health shuts down home-based tattoo parlour
Alberta Health shuts down home-based tattoo parlour
Lethbridge, Alberta -- Everybody who received a tattoo from north Lethbridge home-based Nicole Stonehouse Tattoo facility is being urged to seek a blood test for viruses such as Hepatitis B and C and HIV. Vivien Suttorp, medical officer of health for the south zone of Alberta Health Services, said AHS shut down the business following an investigation triggered by a citizen complaint. “This facility was not licensed and was in violation of numerous health regulations, including sterilization (of equipment),” Suttorp told a press conference Friday in the front lobby of Peppermint Hippo Tattoo, a facility which meets all AHS regulations and is properly licensed.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, April 25, 2010
Exhibit looks at the art of tattooing
Exhibit looks at the art of tattooing
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan -- “Tattoos are people.” That’s what Nikole Peters writes in her curatorial statement for an exhibition of tattoo art currently on display at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery. When asked to explain her statement, Peters says: “A tattoo artist is creating art on a human being of flesh and blood. A sketch of the tattoo’s design isn’t yet a tattoo; it becomes one when it is inscribed on the skin of an individual person.” Peters is married to a tattoo artist, and so knew three artists she wanted to profile in the show. She asked them, and they agreed.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, April 25, 2010
Edmonton Tattoo Artist Receives Big Fine
Edmonton Tattoo Artist Receives Big Fine
An Edmonton tattoo artist who ran an unsanitary tattoo shop despite being closed by health inspectors – prompting a warning for clients to be tested – has been fined. Eric (Zipp) Anderson, 56, was ordered to pay $12,880 Thursday after pleading guilty to 10 charges under the Public Heath Act, including obstructing inspectors by lying about not inking people when he actually was. Provincial court Judge Ferne LeReverend told Anderson his “disregard” for the health of his clients and lack of safety resources over a lengthy period was “shocking.” Alberta Health Services prosecutor Rob O’Neill told court Anderson had been offering tattoos from a Whyte Avenue studio since 1997 and had ongoing issues with health inspectors over sanitation and poor organization.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, April 22, 2010
Piercings can turn out to be good, bad or ugly so do your research
Piercings can turn out to be good, bad or ugly so do your research
Niagra Falls, Ontario -- Fifteen-year-old Darian Nixon of Niagara Falls, who has 13 piercings, said she loves them. She has five piercings on each ear, one on the right side of her nose and one on top and one on the bottom of her bellybutton. Her mother, Sheila, knows all about them. In fact, the first one she got was a present from her parents when she turned 14. "The first one was on my bellybutton. My mother went in with me and she got her nose pierced," said Nixon, who did a considerable amount of research before committing to get one. She asked a few friends where they got theirs and eventually decided on a studio. She has been to three different places and found Artistic Expressions on Ferry Street to be her favourite.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Nova Scotia Woman Loses Fight Over Misspelled Tattoo
Nova Scotia Woman Loses Fight Over Misspelled Tattoo
Sorry folks, but if your tattoo is misspelled it is no one's fault but your own. It's not your tattoo artist's responsibility to make sure words and names are spelled correctly; only that they're tattooed correctly. A woman from Nova Scotia actually tried to sue her tattooer because she ended up with a tattoo that reads "You're so Beatiful" instead of "You're so Beautiful." She lost her case.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Effects of antibiotics on body piercings
Effects of antibiotics on body piercings
Most people know that antibiotics are good for clearing up infections. This can be a good thing if used in moderation by the average person. What many people with body piercings don’t realize is that antibiotics can have a tragic and painful affect on your body jewelry. Antibiotics can increase the rate of piercing rejection, even in totally healed piercings. When we get an infection our body works to fight it off, which is what causes inflammation and tenderness with piercing infections. This is painful so we often run to the doctor to be given an antibiotic to clear up the bacteria faster than our immune system can on its own.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Girl, 3, May Be Youngest Tattoo Artist
Girl, 3, May Be Youngest Tattoo Artist
Ruby Dickinson is only three years old but she is already marking her mark in the world – with tattoos. The ink-credible Welsh toddler could become the world's youngest tattoo artist, according to published reports . At an age when most kids only think about playground swings, Ruby takes tattoo lessons after nursery school. She also practices with a toy kit in her father's tattoo shop. Ruby "really loves" learning tattoo art, according to proud papa Blane Dickinson.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Calgarians Pay to be Scarred
Calgarians Pay to be Scarred
A Calgary entrepreneur who uses scalpels and cauterizers to etch scars onto people's skin and metal hooks to suspend them from the ground says business is booming. Tribal Expression caters to what shop owner Keith Kennedy calls a body modification subculture, and Calgary is on the cutting edge. "If you look back … it is traditional tattooing. It is how it was originally done," Kennedy said, adding that compared to ink, scarification can be quite subtle. "You can still have beautiful flowers. You can still have the exact image you wanted, but it's not bold, it's not aggressive. It's very neutral and very passive."
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
On the Surface
On the Surface
A few years ago, if anyone had asked me if I'd consider getting a surface piercing, my answer would have been something along the lines of, "Probably not. They're too complicated and most of them reject within a few months." This was not just a random opinion either: I'd seen too many pictures of angry, red rejecting piercings with surface bars (or worse, straight barbells!) poking out and had heard too many stories about how finicky these particular piercings could be. My thoughts on surface piercings started to change when I met Patrick – one of the most perfectionist piercers that I know. Very few people, in any profession, pay as much attention to the little details and put as much thought into every procedure as this talented man – just the kind of piercer you can really feel comfortable with. Patrick's biggest passion is surface work, and the more I saw of surface piercings he'd done that still looked beautiful months after the initial procedure, the more I started to warm to the idea.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, April 16, 2010
Angelina Jolie shows off her body art
Angelina Jolie shows off her body art
We haven't seen much of Hollywood's most famous mum lately (bar grainy paparazzi shots), but something tells us that is about to change. Gearing up for the promotion around her new film Salt, Angelina Jolie showed quite a lot of herself to the American magazine Entertainment Weekly. Everyone knows Brad Pitt's lady loves her ink, but watching her glide down the red carpet in full gowns it is easy to forget how obsessed she is with body art. While the design covering her lower back is the most visually impressive, the script on her left shoulder was done in the traditional Yantra method, which is not for the faint of heart!
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, April 16, 2010
Wyoming Man Beats Record for Piercings
Wyoming Man Beats Record for Piercings
Ed Bruns stood in front of a crowd taking applause after four hours and 27 minutes of almost constant poking with needles on Sunday evening. As a total of 1,501 needles shimmered with the light of camera flashes, Bruns' legs began to quake, and the shock began. It was the shock of being a new Guinness World Record holder with 304 more piercings than the previous attempt. It was the shock of actually doing something that dozens of people called him crazy for even trying. And it was a little physical shock from the year-supply of 16-gauge piercing needles still stuck in his arms, back and legs.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Inking Under The Needle
Inking Under The Needle
Consistent with those whom I grew up with, tattoos and the prospect of having one was a foreign concept. I didn't understand the permanence or those who choose to acquire them. It wasn't until college that I started mulling over the idea, but didn't commit until my trip through South America last year. While abroad, I voiced (in poor Spanish) what I wanted, and walked out three hours later with a dedication to the friends and family that I was missing so. I knew that subject matter was something I would be comfortable with for an extended period of time. Since being back in the states, I can vouch for the idea that getting tattooed can become addicting. The melding of creative ideas, buzz of the needle, first sting, and eventual exhale is an experience that cannot be mimicked.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Piercing through fetishes: One vanilla’s journey to the dark side
Piercing through fetishes: One vanilla’s journey to the dark side
A month ago, I got my nipples pierced. Anxiety rushed through me as I sat in the leather chair and watched, heart beating into my ears, as the clamps squeezed into delicate skin. A moment later, plastic gloves, a needle, a sharp pinch, a gasp — then again — and it was all over. I stared at myself in the mirror, at once horrified and thrilled with my new jewelry. This was no “new me.” But these, my first piercings, marked more than just a newfound courage: they marked a commitment to redefining sexuality. When my partner, Cody, first told me he had a fetish for tattoos and piercings, I brushed it off — sure, tattoos were cool, and piercings could look hot on a lot of people, though I’d never had many myself.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Body language: New book explores the depth of tattoo typography
Body language: New book explores the depth of tattoo typography
More often tattoos are presented in books, with text, where they can be pinned down and commodified. But in this context, they’re subsumed (or at least framed and shaped) by yet another medium—photography—and lose something when they cease to be living art forms. Design professor Ina Saltz sidesteps some of these obstacles by publishing books on typographic tattoos intended to be “read.” Like its 2006 precursor, Body Type: Intimate Messages Etched in Flesh, Saltz’ Body Type 2: More Typographic Tattoos features largely two-dimensional designs worn by tattooees with a comparatively high degree of visual sophistication (many work in printing or graphic design themselves). By tracking this growing trend, Saltz has not only found a fascinating subculture, but also cultivated it: Some of the tattoos in this book were directly inspired by her first volume.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, April 11, 2010
Adam Lambert wanted a lollipop after his piercing
Adam Lambert wanted a lollipop after his piercing
Adam Lambert has been in the news lately as he is going to be the guest mentor for the American Idol Contestants on April 14. While that alone is wonderful, he has just returned from a trip overseas and will be performing in the US shortly. [...]He currently has a number 2 in one of his ears which looks like a bigger hole than a piercing you get at say, Claire's in the mall. This experience of getting the piercing is described on Lambert's video and he ends by talking about how much blood was coming out and saying 'I wanted to ask for a lollipop.'
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, April 11, 2010
Edmonton - The Tattoo Capital of Canada
Edmonton - The Tattoo Capital of Canada
If you look around, even in the mirror perhaps, there are tattoos everywhere. Be it cherries on a boob, a tribute to a loved one or a bull’s eye on the lower back, there are a lot of tattooed humans in Alberta’s capital. It could be our economic wealth or it could just mean that people here like their ink, but whatever the reasons Edmonton can lay legitimate claim to being the tattoo capital of Canada. There are 64 registered tattoo shops in Edmonton, which is more than Montreal, Calgary and even Toronto.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, April 09, 2010
City police close genital surgery case
City police close genital surgery case
Guelph, Ontario — No charges will be laid in the city police probe of an allegation that genital surgery was being performed in a Guelph tattoo shop. Senior Const. Kevin King said after an in-depth investigation, police determined the woman who had the labia reduction procedure, captured in a publicly circulated video that spurred the inquiry, was an adult who consented to the surgery and therefore no crime was committed.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, April 09, 2010
Body modification getting under skin of law enforcement
Body modification getting under skin of law enforcement
Canada - In the seemingly no-boundaries world of tattooing and body piercing, artists no longer just poke and pinch parts of the body. They split tongues, create artistic scars by cutting or branding, and implant three-dimensional objects underneath the skin. But how far is too far? It's a debate roiling not only within the body-modification industry, but among medical professionals — and even among law-enforcement agencies.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, April 09, 2010
Soccer moms get genital piercings too
Soccer moms get genital piercings too
Body piercer Lexci Johnston has poked needles through people’s parts head-to-toe –- even soccer moms and seniors. Surprisingly, those groups are the most likely to get genital piercings, Johnston said. “They might want to spice things up a little bit,” the eight-year piercing veteran and manager of Dragon FX in Kingsway Garden Mall said. “You can pierce anything.” She admits outsiders “probably” find it surprising the older crowd is getting their private parts jabbed. But nothing surprises Johnston anymore, she says, adding she does five to 35 piercings a day – even for lawyers and doctors.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Negative stigma to tattoos oudated
Negative stigma to tattoos oudated
The negative stigma towards tattoos is completely outdated and unfounded. Tattoos are simply a form of self expression. They are a form of body modification just like ear piercings, breast augmentation, or gastric bypass surgery. Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes and on all different types of people. Yes, criminals and gangsters and sailors and the "rowdy-type" have tattoos. But, educated people, law abiding citizens, responsible parents and young adults also have tattoos.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Tattoo Learning Center Expands to the West Coast
Tattoo Learning Center Expands to the West Coast
The Tattoo Learning Center tattoo school, based in NY, has recently opened a tattoo training facility in San Diego, California. The Tattoo Learning Center tattoo school is the only tattoo school in the US to have more than one location. Currently, there are less than one dozen recognized tattoo trade schools across the country. Lisa Fasulo and Jeff Looman began the school in 2003 to meet the ever increasing demand for tattoo instruction.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, April 04, 2010
Body Piercing: Sign of Deviance or Normal Practice?
Body Piercing: Sign of Deviance or Normal Practice?
No firm evidence exists that body piercing indicates mental illness, but doctors might consider screening patients with body piercings for high-risk behaviors and for psychiatric symptoms, such as suicidal thoughts, say researchers who reviewed 23 published studies. The analysis found that the reported prevalence of body piercing ranged from 6.8 percent to 14 percent in the general population and from 4.3 percent to 51 percent among teenagers and young adults.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, April 03, 2010
Actress Amanda Seyfried's Crude Body Art
Actress Amanda Seyfried's Crude Body Art
Amanda Seyfriend has shown her cheeky sense of humour - the actress has a crude slang term for female genitalia tattooed on her left foot. The "Mamma Mia!" actress stunned reporters at the London premiere of her latest film Dear John by sporting the word 'minge' - a British expression for vagina - on her foot.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, April 03, 2010
Debate rages over 'surgical' procedures at Canadian tattoo parlours
Debate rages over 'surgical' procedures at Canadian tattoo parlours
From splitting tongues to genital surgery, police and medical professionals are trying to determine what constitutes a criminal act - In the seemingly no-boundaries world of tattooing and body piercing, artists no longer just poke and pinch parts of the body. They split tongues, create artistic scars by cutting or branding, and implant three-dimensional objects underneath the skin. But how far is too far? It's a debate roiling not only within the body-modification industry, but among medical professionals -- and even among law-enforcement agencies.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Body-piercing ritual at Kochi Temple
Body-piercing ritual at Kochi Temple
Devotees at Kerala's Aaryyankavu Bhagwathi Temple have devised a new way of performing the banned ancient Thookkam, or body-piercing ritual. In the original Thookam ritual, the back of the person willing to perform the ritual is pierced with sharp hooks and lifted up to a height of over 30 feet on a scaffold, before the bleeding victim is brought down and hooks taken out. However, the new method doesn't require the devotee to be hung or lifted. "After a court put a ban on the ancient ritual of multiple body-piercing and hanging from rope, now only single piercing is done in the body and the person just stands still and does not hang. The devotees also fast for 41 days," said Shiv Raman, a temple committee member.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tattoos tell my real story
Tattoos tell my real story
We are often asked to declare our identity for documents, applications, bank loans and even social networking sites. But how much of our identity is lost when we select "female," "African-American" or "Muslim?" I think much of my own identity is lost when I fill in those boxes. I am technically a white, male, heterosexual, Christian, upper-class Ph.D. student. But I am more than meets the eye. I'm covered in tattoos and piercings, and this often leads to assumptions about my character. "Is he a drug addict? Is he a skinhead? Does he play music for a band?" I am none of these things. The lesson I hope to teach others through my life is that it's important to see past appearances.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
How to dress Punk
How to dress Punk
Punk is more a style and attitude but there are certain elements for punk fashion. Punk make-up like everything else in messy and the number one for punk make up is black eyeliner that is not done perfectly it’s on the bottom and on the top. You need to have a dark shadow or a crazy color because the main idea is to shock.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Introducing Tattoo Machines: Tattoos and Technology
Introducing Tattoo Machines: Tattoos and Technology
In 1870, Thomas Alva Edison has invented a technology that will change the face of society as we know it. He originally intended to make an engraving device, but it served another purpose two decades later. Another inventor, named Samuel O’Reilly, made modifications to Edison’s invention, which resulted in what is now known as the tattoo gun. Patented in 1891, this was the first tattooing device that operated through electricity. Very few changes have been made to the machine since then. Tattoo machines allow the users to mark a tattoo on their bodies with minimal pain. It operates with a single needle that pierces through the skin, and then applies the ink onto an individual’s body.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, March 28, 2010
We must regulate body modification
We must regulate body modification
Guelph, Ontario - Like many of us, David Vidra has been following the shocking story of a Guelph police investigation into alleged genital surgery being performed at a Guelph tattoo shop with some interest. Vidra, founder and president of the Ohio-based Health Education Inc., said a line is clearly being crossed if body piercers, tattoo artists or body modification artists start doing surgery. But the body modification profession is surrounded with grey areas, and he’d like to see clarity come to this area. Vidra — a nurse, body piercer and tattooist himself, and widely considered an industry expert — said he received 28 emails about the Guelph investigation on March 19 alone. That’s the day the story of the alleged labia reduction surgery ran in the Mercury.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, March 27, 2010
My sternum surface piercing
My sternum surface piercing
Dermal anchors are getting more and popular these days. To me, they seem like the most perfect of piercings. The thought of getting a piercing and knowing that it's permanent really sits well with me. I really wanted to get dermal anchors placed near my collarbone area or my sternum but I wasn't quite sure if I was ready to deal with something so permanent in case I didn't like it. (Yeah, I know I just went and contradicted myself, oh noes.) So. Surface piercings were a good idea. I thought I could always get a sternum surface piercing and when (not if) it eventually grew out, if I liked it enough, I would wait for it to heal and repierce it with a dermal anchor, knowing that I'd done it before and I definitely wanted it.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, March 26, 2010
Dakota Fanning gets ‘tattooed’ on TV
Dakota Fanning gets ‘tattooed’ on TV
Actress Dakota Fanning had a tattoo treat in store for her when she appeared on comedian George Lopez's late-night TV show in America on Monday - her inked idol Kat Von D surprised her with fake skin art. The I Am Sam star promised her mother she'd never have a real tattoo, but that didn't stop the reality TV star from creating a design for her. Fanning told host Lopez, "When I was 11 she made me sign a contract and it said, 'I will not ever get a tattoo...' I had to sign my name, and my sister had to do the same thing."
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Jessica Simpson's The Price of Beauty
Jessica Simpson's The Price of Beauty
I was really looking forward to VH1's new show, The Price of Beauty, starring Jessica Simpson (who has herself admitted to having lip augmentation injections in the past, but now appears all-natural). After all, one would certainly expect a show so titled to include features on plastic surgery. So far (two episodes in), nada. The show did deal with one form of extreme body modification, when it featured the women of Thailand's Kayan tribe, who lengthen their necks over time by encasing them in multiple metal coils. The same episode talked about the dangerous things women in some Asian countries use to bleach their skin...
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tongue piercing: Not for the faint of heart
Tongue piercing: Not for the faint of heart
[...]It is true that having a tongue piercing increases your chances of getting a heart problem, but the problem isn’t with the rhythm. The risk is infection of the heart. The human mouth is full of germs, and when you put a hole in your tongue, the germs can get in the blood and go from there to your heart. The same thing happens when you get your teeth cleaned, or have a dental procedure or mouth surgery. Germs from the mouth get into the blood, and travel throughout the body, including the heart.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Local Guelph tattoo culture rattled by probe
Local Guelph tattoo culture rattled by probe
Guelph, Ontario — Guelph’s tattoo and body piercing culture is coping with rampant talk and rumours over a city police investigation into an allegation that genital surgery has been performed in a local tattoo parlour. One local tattoo shop, Nighthawk Tattoo and Gallery, even put a sign in its window to quell any fears its clientele may be having that the business is linked to the matter. “It wasn’t us. Seriously ... eeew,” the sign reads. “I don’t know anything but what I read in the paper, but the rumour mill is in full mode,” Mark McAlpine, owner of Nighthawk, said Tuesday. “When radical body modification crosses into the realm of surgery, that’s just crazy.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, March 22, 2010
The Lady and the Piercing
The Lady and the Piercing
I used to keenly observe people having their ears pierced for second tops. When they turned left or right the ear-studs used to flash - which was so fascinating! In fact I started to pay more attention to people’s second set off piercing more than their faces! On a visit to the US, I saw people - both men and women - who had many piercings - on their lips, tongues - every conceivable part of their body, not to mention ears adorned like our Mughal queens! This seemed absurd. But who am I to judge peoples’ idiosyncrasies?! One fine day I decided to get my ears pierced for second tops. I was 62 then and I encountered many comments from people, especially from my family.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, March 22, 2010
Branding Body Modification
Branding Body Modification
Branding is scarification, usually through the application of a heated material (usually metal) to the skin, making a serious burn that eventually becomes a scar. Ideally, a healed branding looks like a pattern of thick raised lines, slightly lighter than skin color (when fully healed). However, the amount of raising or keloiding varies greatly, dependent on a large number of factors. Sometimes they even inset rather than raise. Scarification operates through controlled injury. It is not safe. That said, many things we do every day are not safe either. Practised responsibly by experienced practitioners, scarification of all kinds should fall inside "acceptable risk."
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, March 22, 2010
Avril & Deryck: A Couple That Bleeds Together
Avril & Deryck: A Couple That Bleeds Together
Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley had a painful reunion last night -- as the once thought-to-be-divorcing couple hit an L.A. tattoo shop together and both emerged with bandages on their forearms! Before the body art incident, the two hit up Madeo and Chateau Marmont together where they both seemed a bit tipsy to say the least. It was around 1:00 AM this morning that they finally hit the tat shop -- the same tat shop where Deryck was seen making out with another girl at after he and Avril split last year.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, March 19, 2010
More and more body piercing has become socially acceptable for teens
More and more body piercing has become socially acceptable for teens
In a corner if Vintage Faire Mall, manager Vanessa Aguilar oversees the piercing and tattoo shop Body Jewlz. On an average weekend day, the place is full of people browsing the body jewelry, filling out paperwork and nervously waiting to get a new piercing or tattoo. In the past, body piercing wasn't quite as common or socially accepted as it is now, but things have changed in recent years. "The most common reason people give for getting pierced is that they like the way it looks and their friends are doing it. It's really trendy now," Vanessa says, shrugging as she straightens a pile of papers in her hands. The piercing in her upper lip catches the lights from above as she speaks.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, March 19, 2010
Fashion goes crazy for temporary tattoos
Fashion goes crazy for temporary tattoos
The fashion industry is going crazy for the temporary tattoo. The on-trend creative body illustration featured in our picture was developed by Jinny Coffey; the beauty icon responsible for the renowned semi-permanent eyelash craze, Jinny Lash. With inspiration taken fresh from the catwalk, Jinny Rainbow offers a selection of over 200 exclusive designs. Whether you are looking for a smaller stencil design or a one-off free hand piece, Jinny Rainbow can deliver.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, March 19, 2010
Unlicensed genital body modication at tattoo parlour probed by police
Unlicensed genital body modication at tattoo parlour probed by police
Guelph, Ontario — Guelph Police are investigating allegations that genital surgery is being performed at an area tattoo parlour. Janice Walters, manager of infectious diseases control for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, said an anonymous package was received March 2 at the public health office on Southgate Drive that contained photos, an unsigned letter of complaint and a DVD showing a labia reduction procedure being performed. Walters said a few public health investigators started to watch the DVD, “but when they saw it was a surgical procedure being done in a non-surgical setting, they shut off the video and turned it over to police. “It was clear it was not a public health issue but a police matter,” Walters said.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, March 19, 2010
Illustrated real estate agent gives tattoo certificates
Illustrated real estate agent gives tattoo certificates
Victoria real estate professional Cassie Kangas is creating a reputation in one target market as "your alternative Realtor" by offering buyers and sellers two hours of free tattooing at Urge Studios. "I'm just a little different," Kangas says, noting that all sorts of people buy houses in all types of neighbourhoods. The 40-year-old DFH Realtor advertises in the alternative Victoria publication Absolute Underground. Kangas also advertises in the Times Colonist, but not with the same photo, which shows her tattooed arms and tattoos peaking out from her scoop-necked top. Much of her body is covered with elaborate tattoos, many depicting underwater life, but not a single house-for-sale sign tattoo among the rest.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Pierce Your Body
Pierce Your Body
The first time I got my lip pierced, I was 15. I went to a local spot on 16th and Mission with my two best friends. They didn’t ask me for my ID. All they wanted to know is if I was “18." Dude who was going to pierce my lip took me back to a tiny room that had a chair and a huge mirror. Before I sat down, he gave me some blue liquid to rinse out my mouth. I was nervous but I didn’t want to show it. Dude held my lip with a clamp, and I watched him pierce my skin with a thick, long needle. It seemed like slow motion, and just like that, it was over.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Capital City Tattoo Convention shows tattoos now mainstream
Capital City Tattoo Convention shows tattoos now mainstream
Victoria, B.C. - This weekend's inaugural Capital City Tattoo Convention at Pearkes Arena dispels such stereotypes. A hotbed of diversity with flair to spare, it shows how what once seemed the exclusive domain of sailors and convicts -- has gone mainstream. Is there anyone in Victoria who doesn't have a tattoo? we wondered while wandering past booths showcasing the wares of body art culture firms like Blank Generation, Permanent Record, Freakshow Choppers and Absolute Underground, where filmmaker Ira Hunter (Zombie Jesus) was about to screen clips from his punk and metal publication's online TV series.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, March 14, 2010
TV and celebrities give tattoos high profile
TV and celebrities give tattoos high profile
One of the stranger moments in recent tattoo history occurred when rock star Ozzy Osbourne turned to the TV camera during his short-lived reality show and urged teens to skip the ink. The problem, said the man with O-Z-Z-Y spelled out on his knuckles, is that tats, once subversive, are now ubiquitous and mainstream. "Kids, if you want to be special," he said, "don't get a tattoo." Fat chance. A Pew study released last month that looked at Millennials (people in their teens and 20s) found that nearly 4 in 10 have at least one tattoo, with half of them sporting anywhere from two to five tattoos and 18 percent having six or more.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, March 11, 2010
No pain no gain, piercing more than just style
No pain no gain, piercing more than just style
“Take a deep breath.” It’s one of my favorite things to hear just before the skin bleeds. This 15-second adrenaline rush precedes a process of mixed emotions. Anticipation: pacing around the shop while waiting for my signal to go to “the last room on the right.” Excitement: the butterfly build up and racing thoughts, “Is this going to hurt.” Clammy hands and the knowledge that I’ll leave with a new addition that fits my style. Since the recent opening of a tattoo and piercing shop in downtown Walnut Creek, I’ve enjoyed the experience of getting piercings to the point that it’s becoming an addiction.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Vancouver woman's magnetic implant raises body modification questions
Vancouver woman's magnetic implant raises body modification questions
Amber Glasgow makes an unlikely cyborg. But the high-powered magnet implanted in the tip of her right ring finger gives the diminutive Vancouver factory supervisor abilities straight out of a comic book. She can sense electrical fields, sort through loose change and lift small metal objects by magnetic tug alone. Glasgow, 27, heard about the procedure in 2006. It was the subject of a feature in Wired magazine by a journalist who'd had an early-generation magnet implanted in her own fingertip. "I wanted to know what it felt like to have a sixth sense. People were raving about it and I wanted it," Glasgow said. Back then, the procedure was only available in Phoenix, Ariz. Now it is offered at piercing parlours in Vancouver, along with other increasingly radical body modifications such as brands, other kinds of implants and tongue bifurcations.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Under the Skin - Victoria Tattoo Convention
Under the Skin - Victoria Tattoo Convention
Victoria, B.C. - They don’t look like your typical businessmen. None of three is wearing a suit or tie, and it’s hard not to be distracted by the details in the clusters of tattoos that adorn their arms, legs and faces. Shawn Steinberg, Scott Pettersen and Erik Van Kobra are the brains behind this weekend’s Capital City Tattoo Convention, the first of its kind in Greater Victoria. “The interest is there (and has) been for a while now. For us to have never had an event like this ... it’s almost a no brainer to finally do it,” Van Kobra said, his partners jumping into the conversation. “And there’s just so many talented artists here,” Steinberg added.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, March 08, 2010
It's okay for pregnant moms to keep their belly rings
It's okay for pregnant moms to keep their belly rings
File this under what you won't learn from "What to expect when you're expecting." Women no longer have to stop wearing their belly button rings during pregnancy because Pregnancy Piercings has come up with belly-button ring extenders to use while those bellies grow and grow. Pregnancy Piercings uses long, plastic-like rods to keep the actual piercing from closing up.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, March 08, 2010
Interview with Piercing Artist Kali
Interview with Piercing Artist Kali
I've been piercing at Fine Line Tattoo in Garland,Tex. for about two years. Modeling is more of a hobby. I mean, what girl doesn't like getting dressed up and having her picture taken? As far as being a tattoo artist, I would love to be one, but am far from it. I need to draw more, watercolor more, and just generally work my ass off more. I don't want anything handed to me cause I am a pretty girl; I want to work for it just like the boys do.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Clients of 'Needlez Tattoo' Urged to Call Public Health
Clients of 'Needlez Tattoo' Urged to Call Public Health
Niagara Region Public Health has issued a closure order to Needlez Tattoo, a tattoo establishment located at 16 Thorold Road East in Welland, owned and operated by Kaine Mackey. This facility was in operation from December 2009 through to March 2010. Public Health received a public complaint regarding this facility and conducted an onsite inspection to assess the status of tattooing and piercing equipment and sterilization techniques. At this time there is no evidence of transmission of infectious diseases, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, but the discovery of the improperly sterilized equipment indicates a potential risk that should be discussed with Public Health officials
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Borosilicate Glass
Borosilicate Glass
Borosilicate glass is a type of glass commonly used to make laboratory glassware, glass cookware, and body jewelry. It is often sold under the brand name Pyrex. Borosilicate can withstand much more severe thermal stresses than ordinary glass without breaking, and when it does break, it tends to crack rather than shattering dangerously. It is chemically inert and as a result highly biocompatible—especially useful for body jewelry. Though it is still a glass (and thus not suitable for thin jewelry which can be easily broken), borosilicate is one of the most inert materials available for piercings where simple, larger gauge jewelry is an option.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, March 06, 2010
Follow the Ink
Follow the Ink
The first time a needle embedded ink into her skin, Julie Larocque felt like a more beautiful woman. The electric buzzing became harmonious, a lullaby that put her to sleep. Fifteen years later, 33-year-old Larocque now has more than 500 hours inked onto her body. Each of her 60 tattoos — which cover her arms, back, chest, neck, half of her feet and half of her leg — tells a different story of struggle, strength, and courage. Single mother to an autistic 11-year-old boy, Larocque has dedicated her life to his condition. She provides 24-hour care to her son, counsels other families living with an autistic child, and has the autism ribbon permanently etched onto the back of half her leg.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
My Under the Eye Microdermal Piercing
My Under the Eye Microdermal Piercing
I have wanted a mircodermal piercing since I first learned they existed. I love the simple look of the piercing and the fact that you can get them just about anywhere. When I learned that they are a lot less likely to reject than surface piercings I knew I had to get one. I had my anti-eyebrow pierced in the past and I loved it but after about 5 or 6 months it started to reject and I decided to take it out before it left too bad of a scar. I was really pissed about having to take it out so when I found out about dermals I was physced. I decided I wanted one where the first hole of my anti eyebrow used to be, under the left side of my left eye.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Tattoo History: A caveman came a calling
Tattoo History: A caveman came a calling
Believe it or not, most scientists believe the origins of tattoos date back to about 3300 BC. They believe that certain marks found on the skin of the ‘TZI’, a mummified body of an iceman found in the Italian Alps, were considered tattoos back in his day. If their acceptance is true, these marks on his body represent the earliest known evidence for tattoos in history. All we know for sure, up until now, is that there are tattoos found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies dating from about 2000 BC. Classical authors also mention the use of tattoos in ancient societies such as the Greeks; Germans; Britons; Romans and Gauls.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, March 01, 2010
Body art culture redefines free expression
Body art culture redefines free expression
Over the years, tattoos have served as talismans, status symbols, family associations, and markers of significant events, and they have appeared in numerous societies all around the world. Today in America, people seem to get tattoos for a variety of reasons, sometimes to mark a meaningful occasion or even simply as a way to acquire a new, distinct accessory. So even though they might not be used for magical purposes today, people still use them to express themselves. And though amulets and talismans aren’t often seen on forearms and necks, the occasional wizard makes an appearance. “I’ve done, like, 20 wizards a few years ago.” McQuade said, shaking his head. This influx of sorcerers probably coincided with the release of the Harry Potter movies.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, February 28, 2010
Women embrace tattoos as art
Women embrace tattoos as art
New Zealand - They used to be the ultimate mark of masculinity, proudly displayed on tough young men's biceps. But now tattoo artists say that more than half of their customers are women of all ages and backgrounds. Darren Watkins, senior artist at Dermagraphic Tattoo Studio in central Auckland, said there has been a move to more middle-class and professional women.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, February 28, 2010
Does Kristen Stewart have her nipple pierced?
Does Kristen Stewart have her nipple pierced?
Twilight star Kristen Stewart, who is dating co-star Robert Pattinson, sparked rumours she has her nipple pierced as she posed on the red carpet in a sheer top.
Just hours before she was spotted kissing her boyfriend and Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart revealed more than photographers had bargained for as her sheer blouse marked the outline of what looked like a nipple piercing. While attending the Burberry show in London, the star’s grey blouse sparked wicked whispers on gossip sites about whether or not she has her left nipple pierced.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Alter your body, be careful of your health
Alter your body, be careful of your health
Singapore - Meet Mr Mervyn Haze Chan. The 22-year-old looks like any other young man from afar. But look closer and you see circular protrusions on both hands. They are caused by ring-shaped silicon implants. When he shows you his tongue, you note it is split. 'I got my implants because I think they look good. But I guess on some level, I like the attention too,' he said. He paid $200 for the 30-minute tongue job. It was done at a friend's house by a body modification artist from Spain. Mr Chan is among a small community here - estimated to be fewer than 60 people - who have gone for extreme body alterations.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Leona Lewis unveils new poetic back tattoo
Leona Lewis unveils new poetic back tattoo
In pop star terms, X Factor winner Leona Lewis was once considered to be as dull as dishwater. But lately the singer has decided to sex up her once rather tame image, and what better route than via a tried and tested method - a tattoo. Leona unveiled her first - a Hebrew inking on her wrist - last year. And last night at the glamorous charity fundraiser, the Love Ball, she showed off her second, a poetic inking and tribute to her favourite animal, the horse. The tattoo which runs from the nape of her neck to her back reads: 'Their beauty captures every eye, a gift from God for all mankind, they lend us wings so we may fly, to ride a horse is to ride the sky.'
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
How old is old enough for piercing?
How old is old enough for piercing?
Although Health Canada provides guidelines to prevent the spread of infection, the federal government does not set a legal age requirement for body piercing. Professional body piercers and health authorities say the minimum age differs according to the regulations of each province and municipality, but where no requirements exist, it’s left up to the individual operator’s judgment. In British Columbia, for example, provincial recommendations on ear and body piercing call for parental consent for minors, under the age of 19.
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Posted by: Sarah on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Olympic Tattoo Designs & Symbols
Olympic Tattoo Designs & Symbols
Tattoos have of course, have long been used by many cultures around the world to ensure good luck and fortune and a propitious outcome. Athletes in certain sports may get a tattoo that symbolizes excellence in their field, like sharks or dolphins for swimmers, or the equipment used in their sporting disciple. An excellent example is the number of National Basketball League players with tattoos of nets and basketballs. For Olympic athletes, some favored tattoo designs are representations of the Olympic Rings or the Olympic Torch, or the Olympic Emblem, which is unique to each Summer and Winter Olympic.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, February 22, 2010
Downtown tattoo shops profit from patriotic Games fervour
Downtown tattoo shops profit from patriotic Games fervour
Tattoo shops looking to cash in on the Olympic fervour might be out of luck, except for those in the downtown core. David Nixon owns the two Adrenaline tattoo and piercing shops in Vancouver, with one at 1014 Granville St. and the other at 1926 West Fourth Ave. The shop on West Fourth has seen a slight decrease in traffic since the Games began but the Granville location has been booming.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, February 21, 2010
Types of Body Modification
Types of Body Modification
There are all sorts of different types of body modification ranging from the simplistic and commonly accepted body building and hair dye to the more permanent such as tattoos to the more hardcore such as scarification and implants. Basically, anything that you do to your body to alter the way that it naturally appears is a body modification, so that will include body building, hair dye, and plastic surgery.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, February 20, 2010
Beyonce 'Faked Nose Piercing To Trick Her Mom'
Beyonce 'Faked Nose Piercing To Trick Her Mom'
Bad Beyonce - she once pretended to get her nose pierced to fool her mom. After Knowles got her ears pierced five times, she worried just how her mother would react - so she faked a nose stud to take away attention from her real piercings. Bey recalled the naughty stunt, saying: "When I was a teenager, I had five piercings in each ear. I didn't ask my mother's permission and I thought, 'She's gonna kill me', so I got a magnetic stud and put it in my nose.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, February 19, 2010
MissInkAmerica.com Pageant
MissInkAmerica.com Pageant
The inaugural MissInkAmerica.com Pageant is the concept of father-son entrepreneurs Michael and Cyprian Jennetta, and will involve 10 women with a variety of “body art” like tattoos and piercings competing in a format similar to the Miss America Pageant. The women will vie for approval from three judges in categories like lingerie, club wear and formal attire, discuss their personal platform issues, and answer randomly selected questions during their walks down the runway. Judging will be based on their personal platforms (issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, literacy and education, etc.) and question response, overall beauty and, of course, body art.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, February 18, 2010
Cheeky Piercings
Cheeky Piercings
I am currently an apprentice at Ink Kandy Tattoo in Hollywood, CA, Chris Saint is my mentor. I had been wanting my cheeks pierced for a few months, I had asked Chris if he would want to do them for me, he agreed. I was extremely hesitant about the idea, but he said whenever I want them to let him know and we will do it. So a few weeks had passed and I came out and said "okay let's do it!" I set up for the procedure, obviously because I'm his apprentice, I had never seen them be done before, so I was curious about the set up.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Why fashion is going wild for the temporary tattoo
Why fashion is going wild for the temporary tattoo
Even the pop charts are obsessed with it. “You want a temporary tattoo, don’t you?” warble the Sugababes over and over. They may be talking kisses, but the rest of us are talking Chanel, particularly the Chanel temporary tats that were on display at the SS10 catwalk show. Since then, beauty and fashion mavens have been desperate to get their hands on them, and the waiting list at Selfridges has been off the beauty Richter scale. But the wait is almost over — the transfers go on sale on March 1 at Chanel boutiques and Selfridges London, where a big fashion event is planned to herald their arrival.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, February 15, 2010
Buddhist tattoos gaining popularity in Singapore
Buddhist tattoos gaining popularity in Singapore
Singapore --0 When Ben Loke wanted to boost his financial prospects, he approached neither his banker nor his broker. Instead, the 35-year-old company executive asked a professional tattooist to ink on his back a "sak yant" religious symbol which he hoped would bring him wealth and happiness. "I'm a Buddhist, and the scriptures that are being tattooed on my back will give me some protection," he said as he prepared to go under a needle wielded by a visiting Thai expert. The sak yant form of tattooing originated in Thailand and is gaining popularity in Singapore, a predominantly ethnic Chinese city-state with a strong Buddhist and Taoist tradition.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, February 15, 2010
Body Jewelry Plugs as Hearing Aid?
Body Jewelry Plugs as Hearing Aid?
Body modification has its fair share of fans and detractors, and if you fall under the former category, then you might want to check out the PLUG hearing aid concept. Why do we say so? After all, the stereotype hardcore body modification aficionado will most probably indulge in a whole lot of rock music during his/her youth at some really insane volume levels, which is why a hearing aid would come in handy in their later years
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, February 15, 2010
A Piercing New Trend
A Piercing New Trend
The microdermal piercing fad sweeping the country may look familiar, but it’s a little more complicated than the peel-and-stick earrings some have as children. Using a small plate placed under the skin, microdermal piercings appear to rest on the surface and are permanently embedded in the person’s skin. They have become quite popular in the last few years as people are catching on and more piercers are learning the craft.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, February 12, 2010
Licensed Calgary tattoo artists applaud crackdown
Licensed Calgary tattoo artists applaud crackdown
Closing unlicensed tattoo parlours could help prevent "every Joe and their dog" from ordering equipment online and setting up shop in their basements, say those who run some of Calgary's 45 legitimate operations. Officials with Alberta Health Services confirmed Wednesday they've closed seven home-based tattoo parlours and encouraged patrons of the businesses to immediately get tested for hepatitis B and C, and HIV.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Sparkle and shine with the latest must-have skin jewels
Sparkle and shine with the latest must-have skin jewels
I have always wanted a tattoo or a body piercing - but without having to go through the pain! So while I will never go through the discomfort of getting a tattoo or a piercing I have found other means of achieving the desired look. This spring expect to see plenty of stick- on body jewellery and tattoos. Inspired by Chanel, the body art has been seen on celebrities who are using jewels to create stunning body art that looks beautiful without being permanent.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Body Art vs. Body Tart
Body Art vs. Body Tart
It's often said that it's the things we didn't do, rather than those we did, that we regret as we grow older. However, for me there is one exception: my tattoo. These days, tattoos are the norm rather than the exception. Nobody turns a hair when a young girl strides past with reptilian arms, or when the person in the queue in front of you has a back that doubles as a billboard. In fact, there seems to be an epidemic of tattoos among the young. I know I should feel vindicated. But I don't. Instead, I feel like rushing up to them and asking, ''What on earth were you thinking?''
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Lower Lip Piercing - Labrets and Lowbrets
Lower Lip Piercing - Labrets and Lowbrets
A standard labret piercing is located directly under the center of your lower lip. It's decorated with stud jewelry (not a ring); otherwise it would just be called a lip piercing. Because it pierces the lip horizontally front to back, it's both a facial and oral piercing, meaning you have to care for it two different ways. A lowbret is just like a labret but it rests lower down the chin, being pierced just above the connective tissue that attaches your lower lip to the bottom of your gum line.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Health Officials Close Underground Calgary Tattoo Parlours
Health Officials Close Underground Calgary Tattoo Parlours
Alberta Health Services has closed seven home-based tattoo and piercing parlours in Calgary. "We have strict health and safety standards in place and only those facilities that meet these standards are approved for these types of procedures," says Dr. Judy MacDonald, the deputy medical officer of health. Tips from the public about sterilization practices at the unapproved parlours led to the closures.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Lady Gaga Thanks Her 'Little Monsters' With New Tattoo
Lady Gaga Thanks Her 'Little Monsters' With New Tattoo
Lady Gaga simply adores her little monsters. And, for those of you who are not hip to Gaga's lingo, "little monsters" is her pet name for her fans. So after she took home two Grammy Awards on Sunday night and managed to boggle everyone's minds with her out-there fashion and Elton John-assisted performance, she decided to make her love for her fans permanent. Gaga took to her Twitter to show off a new tattoo that reads "Little Monsters" in swirling script on her arm. There's no better way to say "I love you" than a tattoo, right? "Look what I did last night," she tweeted. "Little monsters forever, on the arm that holds my mic."
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Surface Piercing
Surface Piercing
A surface piercing is a piercing where the entrance and exit holes are (usually) pierced through the same flat area of skin. First, let one thing be very clear: Most surface piercings fail, not because surface piercings are impossible, but because there are a lot of totally incompetent piercers out there that don't understand how the body heals. So go to an experienced pierce that can show you "healed" photos of surface piercings they've done!
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, February 05, 2010
Art school graduates are making a fine art of tattooing
Art school graduates are making a fine art of tattooing
Troy Timpel spent two years enrolled at the elite Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. He studied color theory, human anatomy, composition and 21 centuries of art history from the ancient cave drawings to the present. The affable 37-year-old draws upon every bit of his formal training each time he sits down to work on his preferred canvas -- the human skin. Industry insiders say that tattooing, which in the U.S. traces its roots to carnival side-shows and sailing ports, is increasingly become the province of art school graduates.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, February 05, 2010
Perfectly Pierced: Profile of Piercer Dana Burnidge
Perfectly Pierced: Profile of Piercer Dana Burnidge
Dana Burnidge decorates people. As the in-house piercing technician at Chameleon Ink Tattoo& Body Piercing in downtown Bellingham, Burnidge has been pierced more than 200 times in his lifetime. He currently has 23 piercings of his own—ranging from an eyebrow piercing to dermal anchors on his cheek bones. Burnidge’s road to piercing began with a fascination for medical technology and health safety. Before entering into his current piercing career he was on the path toward becoming a pharmaceutical chemist.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Trending Tattoos
Trending Tattoos
Sociology Professor Jerome Koch and the Body Art Team have done extensive research into every aspect of tattooing and piercing, who gets them and why. The Body Art Team has published 23 works, and their research has been featured in National Geographic, Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan and The Washington Post. Throughout the research, Koch said, one of the biggest findings was people with only one tattoo are no different from the rest of the population.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Return of the Bling
Return of the Bling
I've wanted my nose pierced since I was 12. It was the first body mod that I was interested in, a gateway mod, as it were. However, while my desire to get my nose pierced launched my love of piercings (and later tattoos) I actually didn't get it done until I was 24 years old. I opted for more easily hideable piercings, such as conches, helix, and later nipples and tongue. A little background on my 2 attempts and 1 success at having my nose pierced. For my 24th birthday my best friend offered to buy me a nose piercing. I was so excited I was ready to agree to go to any shop she picked.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, February 01, 2010
Worshippers Pierced With Hooks At Festival
Worshippers Pierced With Hooks At Festival
Thousands of devotees gathered for a Hindu festival piercing their tongues, skin and nipples with hooks holding coconuts and other fruit. Thousands of devotees gathered for a Hindu festival piercing their tongues, skin and nipples with hooks holding coconuts and other fruit. The annual Kavadi festival saw a procession of brightly coloured worshippers move through the coastal city of Durban in South Africa. The festival is held in honour of the Hindu deity, Lord Muruga, the god of war and patron deity of the Tamil people.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, January 31, 2010
Young women most likely to get tattoos
Young women most likely to get tattoos
Sailors and motorcycle gang members are synonymous with tattoos, but young women are now the demographic most likely to get inked. Tattoos are commonplace on red-carpet A-listers including David and Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, even teen star Miley Cyrus and a new survey by Australian research company UMR has found women under 30 are the group most likely to find tattoos highly attractive. About 62 per cent like tattoos on men's arms the most.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Kiss of Fire: The ABC's of Branding
Kiss of Fire: The ABC's of Branding
"Kiss of Fire" is the title I used for an article in the very first issue of BODY PLAY way back in 1992. At that time, very few people had brands or did any branding. The subject and "how-to" of branding was a complete mystery both in the subculture and among the general public. The world was filled with misinformation and myth. But I had been intrigued by the practice for about thirty years and had slowly learned, by trial and error, what works and what does not work on humans.
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Posted by: Sarah on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Parlor Precautions
Parlor Precautions
Every surface is sterilized, the equipment comes clean and new out of machine-sealed bags, the instruments are wrapped in plastic bags to avoid any chance of contamination, and a skilled professional puts on clean gloves, ready for the procedure. This is not a medical lab, it’s a tattoo parlor. At Big Buddha, tattoo artist Justin Adkins explained the precautions he takes between each tattooing. He said he begins with sterilization of anything in the room that may come in contact with anything that could come in contact with skin.
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Posted by: Sarah on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Want smudge-proof eyeliner? Just tattoo it on!
Want smudge-proof eyeliner? Just tattoo it on!
Sandra Serafini of Hamilton, Ont. was on her way home from the gym with a friend a few years ago when he remarked that one of her eyebrows looked as if it was slipping down her face. In fact, the 49-year-old flight attendant's makeup was merely smeared, but she vowed to avoid such future embarrassments by undergoing what some might regard as a drastic remedy: micro-pigmentation. A precisely focused brand of face tattooing, micro-pigmentation provides an alternative to traditional cosmetics by enhancing the colour and silhouette of eyes, lips and eyebrows on a long-term basis.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Surface Anchors, Punches, and Legislation Issues
Surface Anchors, Punches, and Legislation Issues
After Luis Garcia’s article, titled Surface Anchor Legislation Issues, was published in the last issue of The Point (#48), many questions have been raised about the information presented, specifically regarding statements about the legality of using punches to install jewelry. As an organization, the Association of Professional Piercers has historically declined to address the use of punches by piercers. Their use has always been considered outside of the scope of body piercing—much the same way the organization has viewed branding, scarification, and tattooing. But recent legal regulations, interpretations, and determinations about the use of punches with surface anchors have made continuing this position untenable.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Exotic Ear Piercings
Exotic Ear Piercings
Ears can be pierced just about anywhere from the lower lobes to the thin rim that runs around the entire shell of the ear. Modern piercing techniques allow for easy piercing and more successful healing, especially for cartilage piercings. In order to distinguish one type of ear cartilage piercing from another, a wide array of new piercing names were born. The ear is the part of the body that is the most accepting of the "if it protrudes, pierce it" school of piercing. Many individual parts of the ear can be pierced and healed successfully. In the picture shown here, the red letters indicate the location of a wide variety of ear piercing variations.
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Posted by: Sarah on Monday, January 25, 2010
Nikki Sixx and Kat Von D split
Nikki Sixx and Kat Von D split
Motley Crue rocker Nikki Sixx has ended his romance with TV tattoo artist Kat Von D. The pair began dating in 2007, following Von D's divorce from fellow tattooist Oliver Peck. But Sixx has released a statement announcing the love affair is over. He says, "I want to wish Katherine (Kat Von D) nothing but the best in her life. She has loved and inspired the hell outta me and I know I have done the same for her in these almost two years we ruled the earth together. We are taking a break from our relationship for reasons that we will choose to keep personal.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, January 24, 2010
The ‘lip window’ body modification
The ‘lip window’ body modification
I’m reasonably open-minded when it comes to piercings, but even I’ll admit my stomach turned slightly upon seeing this. This spectacular ‘lip window’ body modification is essentially the same as the pyrex plugs you see in people’s stretched ears, except, you know, it’s in this dude’s face and is also a lot more gross.
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Posted by: Sarah on Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Future of Tattoos
The Future of Tattoos
Animated and programmable LED tattoos connected to your brain? You could show off your latest Flash animations, watch TV on your arm, or have a built-in PDA screen. The possibilities are endless. Perhaps more than simply a fashion statement, you could use such LED tattoos to display medical information about your body such as blood-sugar readings. A recent article in MIT Technology Review describes a new type of super-thin silicon transistor that can be embedded on a dissolvable silk-based film and can do all of that.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, January 22, 2010
Legion and Hollywood’s Most Incongruous Fake Tattoos
Legion and Hollywood’s Most Incongruous Fake Tattoos
Over the past few weeks our subway stop has been plastered with posters for angel-warfare movie Legion, out tomorrow. And that means pretty much every day over the past few weeks we’ve been asking ourselves, “Is that really Paul Bettany? The guy from Wimbledon? With tattoos?!” Of course, Bettany’s just the latest in a long line of Hollywood stars that don’t quite manage to pull off their fake body ink. To make Paul less lonely this week, we've collected some of questionable tattooing’s greatest cinematic moments.
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Posted by: Sarah on Friday, January 22, 2010
Educate yourself before getting a piercing
Educate yourself before getting a piercing
Dozens of young people have needed emergency treatment as they suffer from their piercings. In preparation for the annual rush of summer piercing problems the Australian Medical Association yesterday launched a campaign calling on young people to know the risks before committing to a piercing, warning of longer term dangers such as hepatitis B and C and Aids. The move has also been welcomed by some in the body-piercing industry, such as Dane Lofthouse from Punktured Body Piercing, who said it was vital customers checked a piercer's abilities and made sure they received the correct jewellery and after-care advice.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
How many kinds of body jewelry plugs are there?
How many kinds of body jewelry plugs are there?
The term body jewelry plugs refers to the large gauge inserts that are used for stretched openings in the earlobes. While most people think first of the solid plugs that are rather like a cork that stops up the hole, plugs for your stretched ears actually come in a variety of styles that are all considered ear plugs. When considering ear plugs for your stretched lobes, make sure you have a good understanding of the types available before you shop. Amazingly, you have a multitude of options when decorating this type of ear modification.
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Posted by: Sarah on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tattoos No Longer Taboo
Tattoos No Longer Taboo
For years, the tattooed marked themselves clearly as outsiders, part of a subculture firmly on the fringes of the mainstream. In recent years, the practice has gone mainstream -- everyone from movie and music stars to stroller-pushing soccer moms to briefcase-toting office workers proudly show off their body art. What was once an exclusive, subversive club now seems downright common these days.
Take Kyler Moore, for example. The preppy 25-year-old insurance adjuster is getting his third tattoo -- a sea horse on his right calf. Sitting on a dental-style chair and looking less than relaxed, he grimaces as Ryan Holden, owner of Heritage Tattoo, works with the tattoo machine buzzing in the background.
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Posted by: Kim on Monday, January 18, 2010
Lizardman Enters Literary World
Lizardman Enters Literary World
When you gawk at Erik Sprague's green, tattooed face – and let's face it, everyone does – you can't help but wonder what this forked-tongue, fang-toothed guy, better known as The Lizardman, is thinking. Now he's letting the world know. This one-time Ph.D. candidate in philosophy has written "Once More Through the Modified Looking Glass," in which he details his experiences since transforming himself into a permanent performer – a decision that has entailed an estimated 700 hours of tattoo work dating back to 1994.
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Posted by: Kim on Monday, January 18, 2010
Regular Upper and Lower Lip Piercings
Regular Upper and Lower Lip Piercings
Standard lip piercings are pretty simple - a single piercing just outside the perimeter of the upper or lower lip that is decorated with either a CBR, circular barbell, or labret stud. It can be a single piercing or multiple piercings - there are no rules. Some of them may have special names like Snake Bites, but they're all really just variations of the standard lip ring. There are some things you should know before getting a lip piercing, though. It's both an external piercing and an oral piercing, meaning that you'll have to care for it with two sets of treatment.
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Posted by: Kim on Monday, January 18, 2010
Megan Fox's Tattoos Digitally Removed for Emporio Armani Ads
Megan Fox's Tattoos Digitally Removed for Emporio Armani Ads
Fans of Transformers star Megan Fox are sure to be pleased with the Emporio Armani underwear advertising images that leaked onto the Internet this week, although many of them will undoubtedly note a missing factor in the much-hyped campaign: Fox's Marilyn Monroe tattoo. Famed photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot the surprisingly soft images in Los Angeles last year.
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Posted by: Kim on Saturday, January 16, 2010
The Decade In Emo
The Decade In Emo
It was indeed “A Decade Under The Influence.” But while Taking Back Sunday could string together a few solid hits drenched in a post-hardcore milieu and cut with pop sensibilities, chances are no one in the band could have predicted how influential emo would become in the aughts. The presence of the word in the cultural zeitgeist was unpredictable, its stay on the pop charts was unprecedented and its evolution and mutation in the public forum was unlike any other pop culture music, fashion or phenomenon this decade.
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Posted by: Kim on Saturday, January 16, 2010
Effects of antibiotics on body piercings
Effects of antibiotics on body piercings
Most people know that antibiotics are good for clearing up infections. This can be a good thing if used in moderation by the average person. What many people with body piercings don’t realize is that antibiotics can have a tragic and painful affect on your body jewelry. Antibiotics can increase the rate of piercing rejection, even in totally healed piercings.
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Posted by: Kim on Friday, January 15, 2010
Coloring by the Book: Stylist gives advice on getting a good hair dye
Coloring by the Book: Stylist gives advice on getting a good hair dye
Nick Bradford can spot an at-home hair-dye job "from a mile away." That's mainly because of the bands it leaves in the hair, said Bradford, a stylist and color expert who owns Solo Hair Gallery, 6506 S. Lewis Ave. You have to be careful when buying box color, he advised. "Not only are the processing times delayed, which doesn't cover gray; but the molecular weight of the color molecules themselves is too large, causing 'fadage' and damaged hair." What's more, you usually need two boxes to get the job done, depending on how much hair you're dealing with.
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Posted by: Kim on Friday, January 15, 2010
Latest Body Art In Prisons: Eyeball Tattoos
Latest Body Art In Prisons: Eyeball Tattoos
Body art has found a new meaning in the prisons. In a recent episode of the “Lockup”, a show on MSNBC, it was found that some of the inmates chose to color themselves red and blue- in the eye! The shocking new trend is being considered to be the latest thing in body art and body piercing. What makes one feel even more queasy about the news is the fact that these inmates do not take professional help to go about it; instead, they prefer to do it themselves, with the help of the information that is available on the internet.
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Posted by: Kim on Friday, January 15, 2010
Piercing Aftercare
Piercing Aftercare
Decent aftercare of a piercing, among other factors, will determine the success of a piercing. There are many methods commonly used for aftercare of piercings. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap, paying attention to the fingernails, where bacteria can be trapped. Do not touch your piercing until you have washed your hands! Set up as best a sterile zone as you can by washing down the surfaces you are touching. Make your sea salt solution - ¼ teaspoon sea salt per 8oz (one cup) of distilled warm water- in a clean glass or receptacle...
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Posted by: Kim on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Chanel To Sell Runway Inspired Temporary Tattoos
Chanel To Sell Runway Inspired Temporary Tattoos
Ladies, grab your ink. Tattoos are spring's hottest accessory. Tattoo-inspired body art was shown by fashion houses as different as Rodarte and Jean Paul Gautier on their Spring 2010 runways. But it was Chanel's wonderfully whimsical versions that got us talking, and there have been rumblings that maybe, just maybe, the fashion house would bring them to retail ever since. And we just got official word that they are.
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Posted by: Kim on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Rich History of Body Piercing
The Rich History of Body Piercing
Although piercing parts of the body - other than the ears - may seem to be a recent fashion and lifestyle trend, body piercing actually has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Whether as a way of personal expression, to designate societal standing, or as part of religious ritual, body piercing has been around almost as long as mankind.
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Posted by: Kim on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Buzz About Tattoos
The Buzz About Tattoos
Buying and selling. Media. Conversations. Writing. Photography. Celebrity gossip. School. Is there any area of society and the workplace that the Internet hasn't profoundly affected? Tattooing. Most tattoo businesses have nifty Web sites, yes, but you still have to go to a shop to get inked up. You have to sit next to a stranger who grips the part of your body that's getting tattooed. And the needle goes in, putting marks permanently on your body. There's no virtual substitution for the smell of burning flesh. Like photo galleries of famous paintings, you can't truly appreciate the artistry of tattooing until you experience the details in person.
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Posted by: Kim on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Body piercings visible in the food industrys
Body piercings visible in the food industrys
Recently, while at the Olive Garden on Peach Street in Erie, PA, a couple was served by a waitress with her nose pierced. The couple notably stared at the tiny gem lodged in her left nostril, the man occasionally swiping at his nose as if he was warning her she had a booger showing. It should be noted this was no elderly or even middle aged couple; they were each in their early to mid 20’s.
It was somewhat surprising to see a visible body piercing in an establishment such as Olive Garden in the first place. In fact, it’s most certainly against their dress code, so how this particular waitress managed to get by with it is a mystery.
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Posted by: Kim on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
What is a Flesh Tunnel?
What is a Flesh Tunnel?
A flesh tunnel is a kind of body piercing jewelry. A flesh tunnel is also called as a spacer and most often addressed as a gauge, ear-let and an expander. Flesh tunnels is mainly used at ear piercings - as a large gauge. Normally, flesh tunnel is stretched piercings and place through the earlobe piercing.
Some of the materials used for flesh tunnel - Surgical Steel, Silicone, Acrylic plastic. A flesh tunnel is a big gauge jewelry which performed to view through the tunnel then through the piercing.
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