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Expert: Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist
Date: 9/3/2008
Subject: how old
Question
how old do you have to be to get a tattoo
Answer
Chris-
It depends on where you live. In California, you must be 18 years old. In some states you can be 16 or 17 with a parent/gaurdian present. Call your local tattoo shops and see what it is in your state.
A word of caution: be wary of anyone who will break this law, I always wonder what else will they ignore? Will they disregard safe and clean tattoo requirements? If they don't respect their business, I'm not sure they will respect you as a client.
I always recommend waiting until you can get tattooed by a respected tattoo artist where you know you will get good,clean work.
Good Luck!
Sasha
http://www.dragonflyink.com
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