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Piercings ae Spontaneous, Tattoos are Planned

June 8th 2010 13:39

Body art is very popular in today's society. Some is more temporary, like piercings, but tattoos are more permanent. Working in a tattoo shop, you'll find that more people plan their tattoos, but those who come in for piercings are more spontaneous.

Because piercings can be removed, people tend to be more relaxed about getting one done. If you don't like it in the future, it can easily be removed and the hole will close up. Tattoos just aren't that way, which is why more people tend to plan out their tattoos.

Tattoos are permanent on the skin. Although, there are methods of removal, more people leave a tattoo than get it removed, even if they hate it.

Personally, I'm a little off. I plan both my tattoos and my piercings. I don't want to go through the pain to decide later that it's not something I want anymore. Now, that doesn't mean that I haven't removed any piercings, because I have, but I most have been removed from complications not because I've changed my mind about them.

When it comes to getting a new tattoo, I tend to think about it for months before actually getting it done. I tend to dwell on it, change my mind, wait, and then finally get it at least 6 months or more after the initial thought. Whereas, when it comes to piercings, I may wait a few months before getting the piercing.

And, of course it all depends on money. When getting a new piercing or tattoo, it costs money, and tattoos are more expensive to get and to have removed. This is another reason people tend to think about them and plan them versus make them more random and spontaneous.

Everyone is different, but as a general, average rule, piercings are spontaneous and tattoos are planned.

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Healix Gold - Tattoo Aftercare Product

May 18th 2010 16:01

Healix Gold is a tattoo aftercare product that is made by the same company who manufactures Tattoo Goo, so you know that the product is good, as Tattoo Goo has been in tattoo shops for some time now and is trusted by many tattoo artists and their customers.

Healix Gold uses olive oil and Vitamins A, D, and E to nourish the skin for optimal healing. Olive oil contains fatty acids that nourish the skin and slows down the aging process, as it is a great antioxidant. These features of olive oil will help protect your tattoo, whether it is an old or a new tattoo.

Because the product can act as an anti-aging product, it will help keep your skin tight, which will help prevent stretch marks and flaws in your tattoo.

Healix Gold also helps to bring out the colors of your tattoo, which is why it can be great for older tattoos as well as newer tattoos. The product basically uses its moisturizing and softening powers to help revive the colors in the tattoo and bring them to the top of the skin. Also, because it is a moisturizer, your skin won't get dehydrated as fast, which again helps prolong the life of your tattoo.

The product is a liquid, where Tattoo Goo is a salve, which allows for easier penetration of the product into the skin, making it more effective.

You may even find that people like using Healix Gold on other skin abrasions, sunburns, windburns, and minor cuts because it will help heal the skin faster with its all natural ingredients and vitamins.

The ingredients include:

Olive Oil, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Corn oil, Sodium Benzote, Potassium Sorbate, Diazolidinyl Urea

On top of the natural ingredients, Healix Gold comes in a clog-free power pump application system that even disperses one ounce of product so you never have too much or not enough.

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Tat Wax - Tattoo Aftercare Product

May 10th 2010 13:21

There are many different tattoo aftercare products, which can make it hard to choose which one you want to use. Will H20cean, Ink Fixx, Tattoo Goo, Tat Wax, or any other product actually work? Will they cause irritation? Will they really protect your new tattoo? Or will they fade it faster?

The results vary per person, so the only thing that you can do is test out the different products. Just make sure that you use natural products. The fewer chemicals that are in the tattoo aftercare cream or lotion, the better you off your tattoo will be.

When it comes to Tat Wax, it was created and is manufactured by Cam, which is a very popular and well known company in the tattoo world. Cam Tattoo Supplies is known for offering the best and highest quality tattoo needles, guns, ink, and aftercare than most other companies in the market.

Tat Wax Ink is a Cam Tattoo Supplies product, so it's definitely a good option to choose from when looking for a good tattoo aftercare product. Tat Wax is all natural, and is great to use while healing tattoos, as well as chapped, scraped, sun or wind burned, and damaged skin.

The product uses herbs, oils, and vitamins instead of petroleum, lanolin, and mineral oil. The best and finest ingredients are used in Cam Tat Wax aftercare products so that you will potentially have a great looking tattoo without any aftercare concerns.

Ingredients in Tat Wax:
Canola Oil, Isododecane, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Tocopherol (Antioxidant) Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosmainus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Prunus-Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extact, Beeswax, Aloe Barbadensis (organic Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract.

If you are looking to use a commercial tattoo aftercare product, definitely consider using Tat Wax. It is best when used for the few few weeks after getting a new tattoo.

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Ink Fix - Tattoo Aftercare

May 3rd 2010 13:32

There are many different tattoo aftercare products that you can purchase to help heal a new tattoo. Personally, I'd stick with A & D ointment or cream, but if you want to purchase a specific commercial product, one of the options is Ink Fixx.

Ink Fixx comes in an ointment and a lotion. The ointment is more for the first few days and the initial healing of the tattoo. The Ink Fixx lotion is for the remainder of the healing process.

Ink Fixx contains essential vitamins and minerals to help heal your new tattoo naturally and effectively. The product was developed by dermatologists and artists from many states across the U.S.

The product does not contain any unnecessary ingredients, and ensures that your skin revitalize and rejuvenates itself so that your tattoo remains bright, like new.

Ink Fixx tattoo aftercare contains ingredients to help your skin.

* Soy Oil - skin softener and moisturizer
* Bees Wax - base product
* Cocoa Butter - soothes and moisturizes skin
* Glycerin - humectant and moisturizer
* Vitamin A - skin cell rejuvenator; promotes skin cell growth
* Vitamin C - skin cell protector; enhances collagen production; restructures and maintains skin suppleness and elasticity; reduces formations of imperfections like scaring
* Grape Seed Extract - anti-oxidant and strengthens skin tissues; reduces inflammation; protects 50 times stronger than Vitamin E and is an anti-inflammatory
* Methylparaben/Propylparaben - preservative

If you are allergic to any of the above ingredients Do Not Use Ink Fixx.

If you experience any irritation or discomfort while using Ink Fixx, stop using the product and consult your tattoo artist.

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Tattoo Goo Tattoo Aftercare

April 19th 2010 15:02

Tattoo Goo is a popular tattoo aftercare product. Personally, I'd rather use A & D ointment and lotion before using a commercial tattoo product- mostly because the commercial products are newer and in my opinion haven't been tested as much.

But, for those of you who have purchased the Tattoo Goo lotion or salve from your tattoo shop, that doesn't meant that it's not worth the money. The brand claims to work perfectly at keeping a new and old tattoo moisturized without pulling out any of the ink.

The product contains a combination of vitamins, herbs, and other ingredients developed especially to aid your body in the healing and protection of a new tattoo. It also contains natural moisturizers to enhance the colors and protect your tattoo.

There is a dye used in the Tattoo Goo products, and if you're worried about a reaction, the company says "probably not" going to happen, which to me means, they don't know, but they're going on the assumption there won't be any reactions because the amount of dye is minute.

If you are worried about a skin reaction, you'll want to carefully read the package to make sure that you're not allergic to anything within the product. Tattoo Goo contains 97% natural ingredients, and doesn't contain any petroleum, lanolin, mineral oils, or other harsh chemicals that are more common to causing an allergic reaction.

Tattoo Goo can be used on cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, it can be used daily, can be used as lip balm, as a moisturizer, and cuticle cream.

When figuring out whether you want to purchase the Tattoo Goo Salve or Lotion, consider the differences.

* The Tattoo Goo is a salve that is best when used during the initial healing stage. It is more the healer, although it is a light moisturizer. It's recommended to use the salve over a few days, and then switching to the lotion.
* The Tattoo Goo Lotion is a water-based hand lotion that is good to use for moisturizing the tattoo. It helps keep the color bright over time.

Do not use the Tattoo Goo salve or lotion on a new piercing.

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H2Ocean Tattoo and Piercing Aftercare

April 8th 2010 19:07

I have never used the product, but may tattoo artist and even some piercers recommend the product for healing tattoos and piercings. H2Ocean is said to properly heal tattoos and piercings without complications.

The product doesn't clog the skin or contain and wax or petroleum that could potentially cause irritation. The product is said to be most effective when used alone or with other H2Ocean products; never use the brand with other products. The manufacturer claims that it is best used alone

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Tattoos on Fingers

March 24th 2010 20:04

The most common tattoos that people get on their fingers are L-O-V-E and H-A-T-E, but it's becoming more and more popular to get cute butterflies, flowers, or tribal rings on the knuckles and fingers. There are many people who are opting out of a traditional wedding band, and are getting tattoo rings, but just keep in mind that you want an experienced tattoo artist to tattoo on your fingers, as fingers can be a wonderful place for spidering and fading.

Tattooing on the fingers can be very attractive if it's done properly. Tattoos on fingers really are one of the most likely tattoos to have flaws and errors. They are hard to remove if you decide to get rid of it, and you can't just cover it up with another tattoo

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Meaning of Turtle Tattoos and Pictures

March 10th 2010 16:09

Turtles carry a deep meaning, respect, and importance to many cultures, especially within tribes. They have been attached to mystery as well as age and fertility. There are many tribes and cultures around the world that have attached great meaning to the turtle through folklore and legends, so it's not surprising that they are a common tattoo.

Turtles are becoming more and more popular, but in order to make it your own consider adding other designs and images. You want your tattoo to be yours, not the same as someone else's because you are an individual and unique

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Pictures of Dog Tattoos

February 9th 2010 19:39

People memoralize their pets in many different ways. Most just bury them and move on, but you will find some cremate the ashes, and some actually stuff the pet. But, others will get a tattoo to memoralize the pet forever. You just can't forget your favorite dog or dog you lost early tragically if you have something tattooed on your body that reminds you of the dog.

I have done it. My tattoo is of the dog's name and a paw print. I also have another tattoo of my favorite dog breed- American Pit Bull Terrier

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Minors Getting Tattoos and Piercings

December 20th 2009 14:24

Belly buttons, nose piercings, cartilage piercings, and tattoos are all very common among young teenage girls and boys. Girls think they have to have their bodies pierced so that they're noticed, and boys will just be boys. But, is it right? Should parents really let their 13 year old daughter get her belly button pierced, or should dads go with their 14 year old sons for a first tattoo.

Personally, that's a no if you're asking me, but a parent will do what a parent wants to do when raising their child(ren). In some cases, it's easier to agree to it so that the child doesn't go behind the parent's back and do it anyway; at least that was one parent's excuse for letting her 15 year old daughter get a tattoo

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New Tattoo Aftercare Products

November 28th 2009 14:40

Remember to remove the wrap when you get home and do not re-wrap the new tattoo. It needs to breathe

When caring for a new tattoo, you want to make sure that you do your best at caring for it so that you can minimize any complications- infection, rejection, etc. You want to make sure that you can do your best to use proper care guidelines. Most tattoo artists will recommended aftercare tips after getting your new tattoo, and most will actually give you a care sheet. You should still take into consideration a few things that you don't want to do.

For example, some artists will actually recommend commercial aftercare products, such as Tattoo Goo, Ink Fixx, Tat Wax, Black Cat, and H2Ocean foam. These products have been created specifically to heal a tattoo, but they do come with risks. These products have healed tattoos, but they don't work for everyone and the risks are there and are great. There are ingredients in some of the products that can cause allergic reactions, as well as other skin reactions; so make sure to check the ingredients if you choose to use a commercial tattoo product

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How Often Should You Touch Up a Tattoo?

November 5th 2009 19:12

Tattoos fade over time, not matter what you and what precautions you take, the tattoo is going to fade, stretch, and shrink as your body changes. The sun will be your worst enemy when it comes to fading, but by wearing sun block you can potentially prevent some of the fading. It'll still happen to some degree though

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Scared of Needles, But I Want a Tattoo

September 29th 2009 13:23

There are many people who are scared of needles, but that doesn't mean that you can't get a tattoo if you really want one. Tattoos can really be beautiful pieces of art, and if you have a meaning behind what you want, the tattoo is even more wonderful. But, if you're scared of needles, you have that one big thing holding you back.. The needle.

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Creative Tramp Stamps

August 25th 2009 00:35

I've never been a big fan of tramp stamp tattoos, and no matter how many times I tihnk that a tattoo would look so cool on my lower back, it just won't go. But, if you're goign to have a tramp stamp, go all out. Be unique. Be creative.

Don't get the traditional tribal tramp stamp or the butterfly with swirls and flowers

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