What makes a good tattoo? That will always be a matter of opinion. But what makes a good tattoo artist is a lot less subjective. Here we examine what you should be looking out for, and what you should avoid, if you’re considering a new tattoo. Do your research Once you’ve decided you definitely want a…
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According to research by the British Association of Dermatologists, one in five UK adults now has a tattoo, and that number is showing no sign of shrinking, with body art now having unprecedented popularity amongst young people. Yet attitudes to tattoos in the workplace are, in many cases, not keeping up with the trend. Here…
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In recent years, there have been some great advancements in tattoo removal technology. Gone are the days of having to apply a cream or actually getting the ink cut out of your skin, both of which never proved successful in the first place. At present, the latest laser for tattoo removal is the Picosecond which…
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Tattoo trends. They come and they go. Remember when every teenage girl wanted a lower back tattoo? Well, these tattoos now have the unfortunate moniker of ‘tramp stamp’. It’s an unfair name for sure, but it’s also a perfect example of how fast tattoo trends can get old. Thankfully, this year we haven’t seen any…
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You might be surprised to hear that Thomas Riley originally created what went on to become the modern tattoo machine in 1891, basing his device on the rotary technology of the electric engraving pen invented by Thomas Edison. Although tattoo machines have evolved and improved ever since, the basic technology has remained the same. However,…
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