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Piercing Minors

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Whether you're a parent of a child who wants to get pierced or a piercing artist trying to follow the rules, it's important to know your state's laws regarding piercing...

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Accessories to Organize Your Shop

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The thought of getting your shop organized can be daunting, but our organizational tips and helpful accessories make it a breeze. In this article, we walk through the most common...

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Proper Post-Modification Clean-up Procedures

Proper Post-Modification Clean-up Procedures

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Each time you finish a tattoo or piercing, it's important to clean your workspace thoroughly and properly prepare for your next client. In this article, we talk about the four...

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Tergazyme vs. Alconox

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Tergazyme and Alconox are two leading brands of ultrasonic cleaner detergents that you can use in your personal or shop's ultrasonic cleaner to more thoroughly clean body jewelry, tattoo equipment...

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Ultrasonic Cleaners

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What is an ultrasonic cleaner, and why do you need one for your tattoo and piercing shop? How do you use ultrasonic cleaners? We answer these questions and more, including...

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Topical Skin Cleansers Used to Prep for Tattoos & Piercings

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Skin prep is an important first step in the body modification process, but with so many options available, what's the best skin cleanser for a tattoo or piercing artist to...

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