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Sterilization by Heat

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In our Sterilization Methods article, we list the various ways you can sterilize tattoo supplies, body jewelry, piercing supplies, and other body modification tools. Here we take a closer look...

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Piercing Safely

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Piercing safely means looking out for your clients' health and well being, and it also means protecting yourself and your staff both physically and legally. We talk about business licenses,...

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Helpful Items for Traveling Tattoo Artists

Emily Starkman

Whether you're getting ready to make a guest appearance at another shop or hit the road for a convention, you'll need a portable arsenal of tattoo supplies to practice your...

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Dermal Piercing & Surface Piercing FAQs

Emily Starkman

Some of the most popular types of piercings people get now are surface and dermal piercings. But why? Are dermal, microdermal and surface piercing all names for the same type...

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The Basics of Male & Female Genital Piercings

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Female and male genital piercings are really popular these days. Why? They’re sexy! Plus, many genital piercings provide sexual pleasure…but which ones? And who benefits more, men or women? How...

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Proper Tattoo & Piercing Tool Maintenance

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It's important to properly clean, sterilize and lubricate tattoo and piercing tools so that they last over time, as well as to protect your clients. Tools that have been improperly...

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