Woman who has beaten cancer on why she tattooed over her mastectomy scars
A woman who has battled three types of cancer since the age of 11 has shared a topless picture of herself on Facebook, bravely revealing the tattoo she had inked on her chest following a double mastectomy. After having her breasts removed to treat her cancer, Kelly Davidson, 34, decided reconstructive surgery was not for [...]
The tip on tatts – think before you ink
Between the cliche “think before you ink” line in the title and the opening line, “I don’t have any tattoos so I’m probably taking a bit of a risk here…” I was expecting an article full of misinformation and anti-tattoo ranting. To my surprise I found some really useful tattoo tips and have to say [...]
Temporary Black Henna Tattoos Linked to Adverse Skin Allergies: FDA
Many people consider henna tattoos that are temporary and natural as a safe way to experience the thrill of getting a tattoo without worrying about pain. But the latest finding will make you ponder twice before exploring this temporary form of body art. The latest warning from the Food and Drug Administration states that many [...]
50 Worst Tattoo Blunders Of All Time
Rebelling against your parents, boy bands who want to look manly and proving your love to the girl you have known for two weeks. Some of the reasons for getting a tattoo have to be water tight. Declaring your love for a film, TV show or musician is perfectly acceptable but you have to make [...]
Japan: Where a tattoo paints a dangerous picture
Getting a tattoo in Japan means forever entering the world of other people with tattoos and staying within it, writes Ian Robinson.
Religious-themed tattoos are ‘billboards for Christ’
This story should annoy the Leviticus 19:28 followers. While getting a tattoo may not be considered the holiest practice, it shouldn’t always be perceived as devilish. “Religious tattoos are a sign of faith,” said Jason Gennaro, of http://www.religioustattoos.net. “Those who tattoo themselves with Christian symbols of faith are displaying a belief that many try to [...]
Beauty notes: To tattoo, or not to tattoo?
My fear of getting a tattoo has a lot to do with its permanence and deciding upon its design. A third fear is guilt, and how regretting a tattoo has the potential to induce it in droves. On the flip-side, however, I value artistic expression and go through moments when I really, really want one.
Why Do We Really Get Tattoos?: A dimwitted theory by a fashion commentator
Warning: If you aren’t in the mood for a long-winded rant, you might want to skip this post. Being labelled as a member of a “sick and twisted cult” made it hard for me to hold back. I ran across this article about a month ago and starting drafting a lengthy comment, but realized that [...]
Discrimination ink: Tattoo owners fight ”bad” image
Another round of intolerant comments in response to an article about intolerance and discrimination. Such a naturally pretty girl…what a shame! I wouldn’t send my kids to a preschool with a teacher with tattoos! How’s this going to look when her skin starts to go south! Lifelong designs made so vulnerably young The only thing [...]
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