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| Tattoo business plans | 11/8/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I'm writing a business plan on a tattoo shop, besides interviews do you know where I can obtain ...
A: Damario, Start with http://www.safe-tattoos.com That is the official website for the Alliance of ...
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| what do i do if a tattoo artist keeps moving? | 11/5/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I want to go to a specific artist for my second tattoo, but it seems that every six months or so she ...
A: Ashley, Interesting question. It has been my experience that when a tattooist constantly changes ...
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| Long Term Care: can massage affect my tattoo? | 10/27/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I was thinking of getting a professional massage (possibly on a continuing basis) and was wondering ...
A: Julie, As long as the tattoo is healed you should have no concern about damage from massage ...
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| Is A Licence Required | 10/25/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I have search on line and can not find the answer. If you wish to become a Tattoo Artist, is a ...
A: Cynthia, The answer to your question is "YES" you need a license or you are in violation of the ...
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| Hand Tattoo | 10/24/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I have just got a tattoo on my hand above my pinky finger and the bone of my wrist by a place called ...
A: Lynsay, Tattoos below the wrist do not last but they should be visible for a while at least, if ...
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| becoming a tattoo artist | 10/23/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell how i could become a tattoo artist. Where i could go to school for ...
A: TJ, What you should do first is try to find an apprenticeship with a qualified tattoo artist or ...
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| Tattoo after Laser Removal. | 10/21/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I had about 12 sessions of Tattoo Laser removal performed about 4 years ago. The tattoo was quite ...
A: Cheryl, You are proof of what I have said for years: "Nothing is forever except, God, Diamonds, ...
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| Ink Rejection | 10/20/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I got my tattoo on Thursday and it is now Tuesday and all of the ink is completely gone. The blood ...
A: Tara, To outline with color is not the proper thing to do, especially with a light color like pink. ...
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| Allergy | 10/19/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I just got my 7th tattoo on my fore arm. It is a huge black wrap-around bracelet, and it seems that ...
A: Anais, You do not need to get your tattoo removed! All you have to do is stop using any creams, ...
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| Collar bone tattoo? | 10/17/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I've been thinking about getting another tattoo for a while now. The design is one a close friend of ...
A: Ashley, People's tolerance for pain varies from person to person. What might be painful for one may ...
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| tattoo discolouration | 10/15/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I got an all black tattoo in the middle of my back exactly 10 days ago. since then it has formed a ...
A: Laechelle, Usually what causes this is one of two things. Either the tattooist did not work the ...
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| NOSE PIERCING BLEEDING | 10/14/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I HAD MY NOSE PIERCED FOR THE 3RD TIME IN THE LAST MAYBE 7 YEARS SAME SIDE NEW HOLE , HOWEVER THIS ...
A: Wendy, First and foremost stop using the sea salt. Salt eats the skin and is not good for piercing ...
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| i think my tattoo is too dry | 10/13/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: i got a pirate flag on my calf 6 days ago ive been using a%26d ointment until two days ago. i cant ...
A: Jon, It sounds like you have a layer of dead skin over the tattoo. If it has no more scabbing you ...
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| tattoo over skin graft | 10/12/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: i have a scar on the side of my arm wrapping around the under side of my wrist.it is from skin ...
A: Jess, Any skilled, qualified, licensed and experienced tattooist should be able to cover your scar ...
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| custom ethics help!!! | 10/11/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I am getting a new tattoo in a few weeks and i need some advice. the tats i have gotten in the past ...
A: Susie, When you pick a design from a Tattoo Flash Design Sheet the tattooist is copying something. ...
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| Shirt | 10/10/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I'm going to go get my first tat in a few days. Its on my upper arm. I have some scars on my chest ...
A: Jackie, With a tattoo located on the upper arm I see no reason whatsoever for you to have to remove ...
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| Itchy rash on a 3 month old tatto | 10/9/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I have this really itchy rash just in one certain area of my newest tattoo. I think they are hives, ...
A: Jennifer, You may be having an allergic reaction to that particular pigment but without seeing the ...
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| peeling around the tattoo | 10/8/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I have gotten a tattoo that is on the majority of my foot and goes upward a little on my ankle. my ...
A: Daphne, It sounds like you may have a dead skin build up around and maybe even on the tattoo. Start ...
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| New Foot Tat | 10/8/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: So, i wanna make it clear, i totally am NOT questioning the professionalism or ability of the artist ...
A: Tiffany- It is always good to talk to your tattoo artist in person as s/he is on the spot and can ...
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| Massive Tattoo Ink Loss and Soft Scabs and Possible Repair | 10/5/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: Hey i recently have gotten 2 red and black nautical starz on my shoulders and i already understand ...
A: Donald- It isn't uncommon for for scabs to cause ink loss. I'd be careful not to pick it and if ...
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| redness and swelling | 10/5/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I had a tattoo done on my leg 7 days ago. First there was yellowish stuff, now it is dry but very ...
A: Cyndi, YES! IMMEDIATELY! You are describing a severe infection. With the risk of MRSA, Staph and ...
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| tattoo licence | 10/4/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: how do I get a tattoo licence in New York State?
A: Amy- There is no standard licensing in the United States, each local health department has its owm ...
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| Crooked lettering... too small? | 10/3/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I got my geek tattoo done about 3 weeks ago. I got it done at a well-known shop from an artist with ...
A: Ryan, The tattooist told you the truth, that is probably about as small as the numbers can go, any ...
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| cross contamination for tattoos and peircings | 10/2/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: 1.What is cross contamination 2.What do you do if you cross contaminate something Thanks for youe ...
A: Michelle- Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of potentially harmful bacteria ...
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| just getting started | 10/1/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I just got a starter kit to begin learning. I plan on practicing on pig skin etc. before getting ...
A: Carolyn- I'm glad you wrote to get assistance, unfortunately, I'm not able to help with actual ...
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| Black ink swelling | 10/1/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: why is the blank ink in my ten year old tattoo? Just out of the blue sometimes I will reach to ...
A: Chris, It is possible for impurities in old tattoo pigment to work their way to the surface after ...
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| Raised Tattoo | 9/29/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I got a tattoo of an outline of a horse on the inside of my foot on July 26. It looked terrible so I ...
A: Chelsea, If it is that badly scarred you should wait at least 60 days before getting it fixed. ...
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| covering rosacea | 9/28/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: i would like to know if i can cover my rosacea with skin color ink close to my complexion? i have ...
A: Nick, It is never advisable to tattoo over any skin condition as it can cause complications such as ...
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| Tattoo Healing | 9/25/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I got a tattoo 4 days ago and it is healing nicely (still tender, but has a light "crust" all over ...
A: MJ- I actually prefer not using A&D ointment. I'd recommend using cocoa butter or unscented ...
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| bumps | 9/25/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: okay recently i got a foot piece done my first color tattoo and there are bumps where the artist put ...
A: Kacey, It sounds like you may have had an allergic reaction to whatever healing compound you are ...
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| minor tattoo correction | 9/24/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I recently got a tattoo as an homage to my late dad. I realized just today that instead of the ...
A: Megan, I looked at the tattoo and I would say that a skilled, qualified, experienced tattooist ...
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| tatoo licensing | 9/24/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: im a 36 year old male interested in obtaining a full license i have been doing some tatoos on ...
A: Neil- There is no standard licensing in the United States (where I am), nor do I think there is one ...
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| Light tattoos | 9/23/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I was thinking of getting a white tattoo but I've heard of too many complications and faliures with ...
A: Kelsy- The only real failure of white is that dose not actually look white. All tattoos are seen ...
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| Virgin/Tiger/Lily | 9/23/2009 | The GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer |
Q: I don't have any tattoos yet and I never thought about getting one until recelty but I was thinking ...
A: Laura, This is a question that can be answered by no one but you. You are the only one that can ...
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| Nickel allergy | 8/19/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I have a definite allergy to nickel (even needed fillings and dental work replaced) but am obsessed ...
A: Cindy- I don't think there is nickel in most (or any) tattoo ink, but reds are most likely to cause ...
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| spreading bumps on healed tattoo | 8/18/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I have a sleeve on my right arm. i haven't had any work done on it in at least a year. 2 months ago ...
A: Korey- It seems highly unlikely that a year healed tattoo will suddenly be giving you trouble all ...
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| tattoo bumps | 8/17/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I have multiple tattoos on my arm but one in particular has bumps on it. it is on my forearm it ...
A: Steven- First, stop using any lotion or ointment on the tattoo. It maybe a minor ink reaction or ...
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| Cosmetic Lip Tattoo? | 8/16/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I have a few questions about getting a cosmetic lip tattoo. How old do you have to be, with & ...
A: Vika- In most states you have to be 18 years old to have any tattooing done, cosmetic or ...
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| Safe Inks, Sun effects | 8/15/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: I have been considering getting a large design of mine done, about 4 inches wide, eight inches long, ...
A: Dorian- I'd say no deep massage for about 2-3 weeks after getting tattooed, until it is totally ...
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| Tattoo | 8/14/2009 | Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist |
Q: im jeff. I want to get a tattoo on my back to cover up the scar tissue that i have. When i was ...
A: Jeff- I actually specialize in covering scars with tattoos. Yes, you can cover most scars with ...
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