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Tatto and Tattoing

“The tattoo is now well established as the fashion statement of the new millennium”
The English word ‘tattoo’ originates from the Tahitian word ‘tatu’, which means ‘to mark’. In tattooing, ink is applied below the surface of the skin with a needle (often electrically driven). Traditional tattoos, which are purely decorative, may be applied to all […]

Tattoing History

The art of tattooing is associated with man’s desire to mark, define or distinguish himself. The existence of tattoo can be traced thousands of years down the time line. This art was as popular amongst our ancestors as between us today and is most likely to continue for centuries yet to come.
The styles and reasons […]

Tattoo Removal

Have you ever regretted having a permanent tattoo, or had a design which isn’t quite right?
Tattoo Removal Techniques
There are various methods of tattoo removal. The method that the physician chooses will depend upon the size of the tattoo and its location as well as the length of time it has been on the skin. In […]

Things To Consider Before You Get Tattooed

Guidelines for Getting a Tattoo
1. Make sure your body is healthy enough to be tattooed (Cold, Flu, HIV, Diabetes etc.
2. Make sure you’ve had food and rest. Getting tattooed on an empty stomach or drunk may cause you to feel faint, nauseated, or dizzy.
3. Make sure you skin is in good condition. A few days […]

Tatto Healing And Aftercare Tips

Tatto Healing And Aftercare Tips
A tattoo is one of the most dynamic symbols of self expression ever created and it ís important to rely on the expert guidance for the proper aftercare of your life-long treasure. Once you get yourself tattooed, your skin demands some extra care for that particular portion for a few days. […]

Caring for Your New Tatto

Here are useful tips for caring for your new Tatto 
1. Make sure you hands have been washed thoroughly before you remove the bandage.
2. Do not soak your new tattoo. You can shower but keep it out of the direct spray of water.
3. Never rub a wet or bacitracin covered tattoo as you may reopen the […]

Tattoing Safety Advice, Safe Care

Tattoing: Safety Advice, Safe Care
You have decided to go for your body tattooed and you are asking yourself, “I want it done now, so where do I go?” With the advent of many communicable diseases, some fatal, it has become necessary to institute certain isolation and sterilization procedures in the tattoo process to assure the […]