Does it Hurt to Get Your Ears Pierced?

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Ear piercing allows you to wear beautiful jewelry and make incredible fashion statements. This procedure is often performed on little girls when they are still infants. Does Ear Piercing Hurt? There is physical pain associated with a piercing. To pierce the ears a hole or incision must be made in the ear. Anytime you cut … Read more

Tattoo 101: How Long After Getting a Tattoo Can You Shower

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Showering is the recommended method of bathing after getting a tattoo. In some instances, after a tattoo, you can shower immediately and other circumstances will cause you to have to wait 24 to 48 hours afterward. Some tattoo artist applies medical grade bandages like the Saniderm and Tegaderm bandages that adhere tightly and create a … Read more

How to Remove Fresh Tattoo Ink From Skin

How to Remove Fresh Tattoo Ink From Skin

If you have gotten a tattoo recently and do not like the results the good news is the ink can be removed. The bad news is that removing tattoo ink is not quick, so whatever method of removal that you try may take repeated applications to fully erase the ink. Here are some possible ways … Read more

When Can I Change My Conch Piercing to a Ring?

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The conch piercing, (pronounced “konk”), is one of the popular cartilage piercings. These piercings can be made on the inner or outer portion of the ear. They can also be adorned with simple stud earrings or with hoop earrings. A lot of people wonder how long they have to wait after getting a conch piercing … Read more

Coil vs. Rotary Tattoo Machines – Differences, Similarities, Pros & Cons

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There are three basic tattoo application methods. The stick and poke that involves no mechanical aid, the rotary machine, and the coil machine. If you have not been in the tattoo business for very long you may be wondering which machine type is best, and what the differences in the machines are. Rotary VS Coil At-A-Glance This diagram … Read more

How Long do Finger Tattoos Last and How to Make Last Longer?

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Finger tattoos are unique, attractive, and very popular among some groups of people. A lot of celebrities have recently been shown with their finger tattoos prominently displayed. The fact that celebrities have tattoos on display encourages others to want to have the same kind of tattoo work done. Finger tattoos are unfortunately not long-lasting. When you … Read more