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Rae Schwarz
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About Tattoos

What is a tattoo? How is it done? Does it hurt? If itīs about tattooing, itīs listed in this section.

Black Light Tattoos star
As much as tattoo hipsters clamor for things like black light tattoos, the results can be uneven from person to person. Those who try this emerging tattoo variation migh find the future's not as bright as they hoped.

Deciding On Getting A Tattoo star
You think you really want to get a tattoo.... but then you're not sure. How can you tell when you are ready to commit to a permanent piece of skin art? A few thoughts on when to decide to get tattooed.

Does Tattooing Hurt? star
The end result of being tattooed is gorgeous artwork, but the process involves a motorized needle pushing ink into your skin. Doesnīt this hurt?

Forced Tattooing, A Misdemeanor or Mayhem? star
An interesting legal case is playing out in the state of California. The results will ultimately decide the charges of an instance of forcible tattooing.

Frequently Asked Tattoo Questions star
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about tattoos including cover-ups, tattooing on scars, and how painful is it to get tattooed?

Getting Someone's Name Tattooed On You star
Getting someone's name tattooed is as popular as it seems to be cursed. Read about the ups and downs of getting a name tattoo.

Getting Tattooed 1 - From Idea to Concept star
Follow along with the body art host of Bella as she describes the process of designing her own tattoo and then getting inked. First up, what the heck am I going to get tattooed now? And where is it going to go? The basics for getting started designing your own tattoo

Getting Tattooed 2 - From Concept to Sketch star
Follow along with the body art host of Bella as she describes the process of designing her own tattoo and then getting inked. This is part two of the process, and describes picking a tattoo artist and discussing your design specifics with them.

Getting Tattooed 3 - From Sketch to Tattoo star
Follow along with the body art host of Bella as she describes the process of designing her own tattoo and then getting inked. This third section describes the process of getting tattooed.

Getting Tattooed At A Tattoo Convention star
Getting tattooed at a convention can be a way to get a one-of-a-kind piece of skin art. Tips include finding a tattooist and making sure you get an appointment with them.

How is a Tattoo Done? star
How does getting a tattoo differ from getting an injection? Why do homemade tattoos look blurry? And how do tattoos stay permanently when so many other things done to the skin are temporary?

How To Pick A Tattoo Artist star
A lot of people want to pick a good tattoo artist, but then wonder how to do that. Here are some suggestions for finding the artist that is right for you.

Pre-Tattoo and Post-Tattoo Self Care star
Make sure to take care of yourself both before and right after you get tattooed. This can help make for a more pleasant experience and consequently better body art.

Rae's Tattoo Answers star
Rae, Bellaonline's Body Art Editor, takes a few moments to answer some of the tattoo questions she gets asked about herself. Hear a bit of her tattoo history, and where the ink is headed next.

Tattoo Bets star
Would you ever consider making a bet where if you lost, you'd have to get a tattoo? And would you really hold up your end of the deal if you did lose? Here are some stories about tattoo bets.

Tattoo Clothing star[offsite link]
Get hot t-shirt, skirts, shoes, jackets and more all with tattoo designs on them!

Tattoo Ownership star
With the rise in popularity, tattooed celebrities are sometimes known more for their skin art than their talents. But who owns the actual tattoo design? Artist and collectors may be set for a showdown....

Tattoo Placement star
The big question that many people have either before or after they pick a tattoo design is "Where should I put my tattoo?" Here are some things to consider when you think about where to put that new piece of ink.

Tattoo Quotes star
So, what do people have to say about tattoos, really? Here are some quotations both famous and anonymous about tattooing.

Tattoo Shoes star
One of the hottest fashion trends going right now is shoes with tattoo designs on them. Take a look at some hot tattooed shoes.

Tattoo Taboos star
Although the modern world seems fascinated and accepting of tattoos, there are in fact a variety of unspoken "tattoo taboos" that exist. Learn how to avoid the types of tattoos that get you shunned, cause people to lose jobs or which tattoo artists might refuse to tattoo.

Tattoo Techniques - East vs West star
Different cultures found related but distinct methods for making permanent skin markings. Tattooing techniques are relatively simple and have varied little from ancient times to the modern day.

Tattooed Teen Lies About Facial Stars star
In a perfect illustration of why age limits for tattooing are a good idea, a Belgian teen got her face tattooed, and then lied and said the artist had disfigured her while she slept through the tattoo process.

Tattoos and Aging star
Many people get tattooed without really thinking of what their art will look like in thirty or forty years. Here are some thoughts on tattoos and aging.

Tattoos and Parents star
The conflict between young adults and parents over tattoos is fairly common. Resolving these issues often involves recognizing differences just will exist.

Tattoos and Your Skin Rights star
Ok, so you’re 18 and you’re finally getting your tattoo. Everyone you know has told you “it’s going to ruin the rest of your life!” Will it? It might or might not, but there are a few places that will dictate special conditions if you are tattooed.

Tattoos Public and Private star
Discussions about the right to keep your tattoos to yourself, and questions about how to ask to see another personīs body art.

Temporary Tattoos star[offsite link]
Information on temporary tattos

The History of Tattoos star
Tattoos have an ancient history stretching back over thousands of years. The practice of making permanent marks into the skin with pigment has been found at some point in nearly every major culture in history.

Why People Get Tattooed star
The whys and wherefores of tattooing can be public or personal, inclusive or exclusive. Suffice to say, no two tattooed people are alike.

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