I credit the popularity of tattoos partly in due to the tattoo shops who realized the potential of reaching out to mainstream America by bringing the tattoo shops to them. By that I’m referring to the influx of tattoo shops in places like strip malls. Locations that make it easier for people from all walks of life to easily stroll into a shop and take a look around. At one time, tattoo shops were rare and usually located in the sleazier or funkier part of town. Areas of town that many never visit or would have any other reason to be near. The strip malls are more of a suburb sighting and makes tattoo shops more visible and easier to visit. Where I live, there are a few tattoo shops located in strip malls. Smart business. People that are stopping to pick up a few groceries can easily venture in to see what all the excitement is about tattoos. continue reading
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I know that people are on both sides of the fence when it comes to laws and government interference in our lives but when you hear this story, you’ll be thanking your local authorities if they are diligent about enforcing laws regulating your local tattoo parlors.
In a small seaside town located in Lancashire, England, a problem has arisen concerning the town tattoo parlors. They have the right laws in place. You have to be 18 or over to get a tattoo. But local parents have been complaining to the local authorities about the fact that underage kids are able to go into these resort shops and get body art done. Some of these kids are as young as 14 years old!
Due to all the parent’s complaints, a change in policy is planned. The scariest part of this whole story isn’t the fact that they are tattooing these young kids, but there have been over ten complaints filed in the past year about the hygiene practices of these tattoo parlors. Although these complaints have been coming in for the past year, the authorities are just now deciding to come down hard and enforce the law. continue reading
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There always have to be the pioneers, the ones that are willing to fight for what they believe and Johnny Anderson falls into that category. Rather than just accepting Hermosa Beach’s zoning laws which ban tattoo parlors, Anderson is taking his fight to federal court claiming suppression of his right to artistic expression through his body art. Custom-designed tattoos account for about 95% of his business
Johnny currently owns a well established parlor call Yer Cheat’n Heart located in Gardena but is not happy with the neighborhood and wanted to move the business. After losing his court battle in 2008, he decided to appeal the ruling, and some law scholars are anticipating a different verdict this time. continue reading
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With the recent popularity of the James Cameron’s 3D movie, Avatar, you know you’ll be seeing Avatar movie related tattoos. This particular piece was done in a Spokane shop called Skin Candy Custom Tattoos – the artist wasn’t given credit but the site has samples of lots of nice tattoo art. Estimates on the costs related to shooting the movie range from $200 million to $300 million. continue reading
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You know, I’m a firm believer that people should be tested before allowed to make decisions for themselves of others – like completely inept parents that are responsible for their little munchkins. Parents should be given IQ tests before allowed. And here we have an example of a Canadian tattoo shop employee using bad judgment with a customer, with even more bad judgment, requested minor surgery rather than a killer tattoo. Would you really ask your tattooist to perform genital surgery? Well someone asked for labia reduction. What is a labia reduction you ask – It is for women who have a problem with large labia, asymmetric labia or related female genital issues. A labia reduction reduces their outward appearance and corrects irregularities and is at times referred to as designer Vaginas. continue reading
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I credit the popularity of tattoos partly in due to the tattoo shops who realized the potential of reaching out to mainstream America by bringing the tattoo shops to them. By that I’m referring to the influx of tattoo shops in places like strip malls. Locations that make it easier for people from all walks of life to easily stroll into a shop and take a look around. At one time, tattoo shops were rare and usually located in the sleazier or funkier part of town. Areas of town that many never visit or would have any other reason to be near. The strip malls are more of a suburb sighting and makes tattoo shops more visible and easier to visit. Where I live, there are a few tattoo shops located in strip malls. Smart business. People that are stopping to pick up a few groceries can easily venture in to see what all the excitement is about tattoos. continue reading
