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Tattoo Pimples - How to Treat AND Avoid!

PainfulPleasures

Healing a fresh tattoo can be a stressful experience. Scrupulous aftercare can help prevent many, if not all potential problems, but even those of us who take aftercare as a...

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Tattoo Convention Tips and Etiquette

PainfulPleasures

Do you remember the first "official" tattoo convention? The first tattoo convention was held in Houston, Texas in 1976, and convention goers would have been greeted by a serious scene...

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Sun, Sand, and Tattoos?

PainfulPleasures

Summer is upon us and as we collectively hit the beach (or lake or pool) for some much needed fun in the sun, take a moment to make sure you...

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Putting Things into Perspective with INK MASTER Finalist Christian Buckingham

Dan Lorenzo

Ink Master Season 8 finalist, Christian Buckingham chats with Dan Lorenzo on the BS that comes with reality TV and more.

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Tattoo professional

How to Have an Alternative Look and a Professional Career

Andrew

Merging an alternative look with a professional career can be daunting, but it certainly isn't impossible. As tattoos and piercings become more common, we are seeing more and more professionals...

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Cleen Rock One on Riding the Wave of Life and Success

Dan Lorenzo

Cleen Rock One is the only artist to have made it to two Ink Master finales. He is the owner of two shops in Las Vegas – Chrome Gypsy and...

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