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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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Cheek Piercing FAQs

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Thinking about having your cheeks pierced? If so, there are a few things you should know first. For instance, an improperly-placed cheek piercing can damage the parotid duct and permanently...

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Tattoo Tubes, Tips & Grips

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Tattoo tubes, tips and grips are core elements in every tattoo artist's toolkit, but with so many options available, how is an artist supposed to know which ones will work...

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UV Tattoo Ink: To Use or Not to Use?

UV Tattoo Ink: To Use or Not to Use?

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Are you curious about "glow in the dark tattoos"? UV tattoo ink, which causes tattoos to appear vibrantly under black light but be nearly invisible in normal light, is gaining...

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Sterilization Alternatives for Small Shops

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Autoclaving is by far the most effective and efficient sterilization method for tattoo and piercing shops to utilize, but for a small shop, an autoclave isn't necessarily an economical option....

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Nipple Piercing FAQs

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If you've been thinking about having your nipples pierced, but you have questions you want answered first, we have the info you need to get comfortable with this popular type...

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