No tattoos for minors States like New York and Minnesota have recently passed laws that stop minors (people under 18) from getting tattoos regardless of their parents consent. This means even if you had your parent’s permission, you could not legally get a tattoo. These ‘no tattoos for minors’ laws have many times been done at the request…
Tattoos in Health Class Curriculum With the high number of tattoos in middle and high schools, there is a definite need to add permanent body art education (tattoos and piercings) to every school’s curriculum. By spending two or more classes reviewing the social and health implications of tattoos and piercings, schools would better prepare their students for later success.…
College tattoos As teens and college students assert their independence on their journey to adulthood, many choose to make a bold statement permanently on their body . . . the college tattoo. Tattoos have become almost the norm for young people. Some reports estimate that a third of people 18 to 25 have at least…
Gauged Ear Ear lobe stretching or gauging is the process where progressively larger “jewelry items” are placed within the ear lobe, and the body “adjusts” by stretching to accommodate the larger jewelry. If done gradually, the lobe will be able to hold quite large pieces of jewelry. Believe it or not, many people believe that stretched earlobes will…
Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings “Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings” is a health education supplement for middle and upper school students designed to educate them on the health and social implications of permanent body art. Tattoos and piercings are incredibly popular among teens and young adults such that having a primer that reviews the health risks and…
Tattoo cover-up When it comes to a tattoo cover-up, the simple truth is that most people can’t afford laser tattoo removal, or surgery, or whatever else may help remove a tattoo. When they get tired of a tattoo (because someone’s name is there they don’t like anymore, or the artwork didn’t work out) the most economical thing to…
Top Ten Tattoo Mistakes to Avoid No.1 Any tattoo on your face or neck Unless it is for medical reasons, a tattoo on your face or neck is not advisable. It will limit your career options and advancements dramatically. If you are independently wealthy, and are assured of an income for life (and thus never need a…
This 65 year old man started getting tattoos at a very late age. Hear the story of his motivation, current beliefs, and how the tattoos make him feel.
