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The Tattoos (with a Few Piercings on the Side)

The Tattoos (with a Few Piercings on the Side)

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8/22/2017 So my blog/journal is called Booboos to Tattoos, so I thought I’d cover the tattoo aspect of my daughter’s life. There’ve been a number of booboos, but that’s for a later time. She has always been fascinated with the tattoo and piercing subculture—and has always been very artistic with a mind to match. When she was in middle school, she bought herself tattoo magazines, which inspired her to sketch unusual designs on her notebook. When I was that age, I doodled…

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I Talked to My Teen about Her Tattoo

I Talked to My Teen about Her Tattoo

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10/21/2011 I agonized a bit over how to broach the subject of the tattoo with “troubled teen.” At first I was angry and wanted to lecture and yell like the old me. Then, after a day went by (we sometimes go two or three days without crossing paths, so this was normal), I was calmer. I talked to my boyfriend who’s had his share of experiences in this regard, and he shed some light on the subject. Our discussion, if…

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Humorous Quotes about Tattoos

Humorous Quotes about Tattoos

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10/18/2011 The world is divided into two kinds of people:  those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos. –Author Unknown Louie brought his new girlfriend over, and the nicest thing I can say about her is all her tattoos are spelled correctly. –Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias Tattoos to me are are like the Walmart of rebellion. I think I was looking for some kind of outward display of anguish that I was a serious person. –…

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If You’re Considering a Tattoo, Read This

If You’re Considering a Tattoo, Read This

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Tattoos may deposit more than color underneath the skin. Like car paint pigments. And lead. These are just a couple of the substances that scientists have discovered taint some tattoo inks, raising safety concerns over the widely popular but loosely regulated industry. “Consumers should be aware of the fact that we really don’t know what’s being injected,” warns Linda Katz, director of the Office of Cosmetics and Colors at the Food and Drug Administration. At the moment, the FDA doesn’t…

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The Dangerous Art of the Tattoo

The Dangerous Art of the Tattoo

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10/18/2011 Consider the health risks of this invasive procedure before getting—or removing—body art. Tattoos are fast becoming a mark of the 21st century, with one quarter or more of those under the age of 30 adorning their skin with at least one. Whether driven by the urge for personal expression or just plain youthful impulsiveness, most people get tattooed without a clue about the health implications of this invasive skin-puncturing procedure. I’d suggest that all tattooing require a signed consent…

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