Tattoo Style

Tattoos – From Social Taboo to Social Fashion

Tattoos once were the sole providence of convicts and sailors; now they’re as much of a fashion symbol as a pair of jeans, sunglasses or high heels. Many social networking ...

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Tattoo Traditions Around the World

There are still cultures around the world that treat tattoos with reverence and respect. A far cry from the oftentimes meaningless and sometimes regrettable ink everybody and their grandmother dons ...

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A Tattoo to Save Your Life

People get tattoos for any number of reasons: as a fashion statement, to commemorate an important event or person, as personal art or just for the hell of it. Many ...

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Tattoo Friendly Jobs

The following is a list of tattoo friendly employers that we’ve put ...
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Employers With No Visible Tattoo Policies

We will be combing the Internet and keeping our ears open for ...
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Marine Corps Tattoo Policy

If you want to be one of the Few and you have ...

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Jess Yen Tattoo Artist

An Interview with Tattoo Artist Jess Yen

By Trip Albagdadi: Tat2X:  How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jess Yen:  It was back in 1987 when I did my first tattoo of a Kanji character, “love,” on my classmate’s arm by using a needle that was tied to a bamboo stick. This method is known as Tebori – traditional […]

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Tattoo Artist Master Mike

An Interview with Tattoo Artist Master Mike

By Trip Albagdadi: Tat2X:  How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Master Mike:  I’ve been tattooing for about 16 years and opened Inkfiend Art Tattoo Studio in 2004. Tat2X:  What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Master Mike: I’ve always been fascinated by the art of tattooing, as a kid […]

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Tattoo with a Friend

Get a Tattoo with a Friend and Create a Lifetime Bond

By Matt Anton: Friends are forever – and so are tattoos. So, what better way to celebrate your great friendship, than to get a tattoo with one of your best mates so you can always remember them and the experience you had together. People have many valid reasons for getting a tattoo all of which […]

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Selecting a Tattoo Artist

11 Questions to Ask Your New Tattoo Artist

By Ashlee Harsh: Getting a tattoo is a life-changing decision. Once you get inked there is no turning back. There are certain things that you need to ask before that first prick lands on your skin. This is important because it could be a matter of life and death if you take things for granted. […]

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