Tat2X: Where did you grow up? Charity Hamidullah: Rochester, New York. Tat2X: What inspired you to become an artist? Charity Hamidullah: As a child I saw my mother doodle; my …
Tat2X Interview with Artist Shelly Dax
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Shelly Dax: Over 14 crazy, roller coaster years. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Shelly …
How Far is Too Far with Tattoos?
Can you go too far with a tattoo? Once up on a time, having a tattoo was, in and of itself, considered going too far. That was a big part …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Nicole Elizabeth
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Nicole Elizabeth: I started modeling back in 2011 when I was 17 years old. Tat2X: How long have you been involved …
How to Protect Your Tattoos From the Sun: Sunscreen, Tape and Sleeves
By J.R. Duren – Good luck finding a definitive answer to the age-old question, “How do I protect my tattoo from the sun?” If you google the question, you’ll be …
Why is Winter the Best Time to Get a Tattoo?
Summer is the season that the majority of us tend to get a new tattoo. Tattoo studios see an increase in the number of customers walking through their doors and …
Are Henna Tattoos A Safe Alternative to Permanent Tattoos?
Henna tattoos are popular in Indian, Pakistani and Middle Eastern cultures, where they are used to bless special occasions such as marriages, birthdays and holidays. Many of these cultures believe …
Home Based Tattoo Artists and Tattoo Scratchers: Buyer Beware
Home based tattooing is becoming more popular than ever. Many artists like it because they don’t have to worry about the overhead costs of renting a space or working in …
How to Protect Your Tattoos From the Sun: Sunscreen, Tape and Sleeves
By J.R. Duren – Good luck finding a definitive answer to the age-old question, “How do I protect my tattoo from the sun?” If you google the question, you’ll be …
Why is Winter the Best Time to Get a Tattoo?
Summer is the season that the majority of us tend to get a new tattoo. Tattoo studios see an increase in the number of customers walking through their doors and …
The Tat2X Guide to Tattoo Aftercare
So you just got inked… nice. You spent your time picking a design that meant something to you and an artist that you trusted and now you’ve got a permanent …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Based Tattoo Artist Curtis Dee Stairs
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Curtis Dee Stairs: Since 2011. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Curtis Dee Stairs: I …
Tat2X Interview with Model, Designer & Photographer Shelly d’Inferno
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Shelly d’Inferno: I’ve been modeling since the age of 13. I grew up taking photos for friends as a hobby, doing …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Tattoo Artist Jeff Cornell
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jeff and April Cornell are co-owners of Hidden Hand Tattoo in Fremont, and are the hosts of this year’s …
Tat2X Interview with Czech Tattoo Artist Marie Kraus
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Marie Kraus: Officially 10 years, but the first time I held a tattoo machine in my hand was 15 …
Tattoo Tourism: Getting Inked While Traveling
It is becoming increasingly popular to add to your tattoo collection whilst visiting a foreign country or as part of your travels, with some people opting to live in a …
Tattooing Techniques From Around the World: Tools of the Trade
Tattooing is an ancient practice that has been recorded in every culture across the world. It is today a very common sight and something that has become more and more …
Who Was Sailor Jerry: A Tattoo Pioneer
Who was Sailor Jerry? Sailor Jerry, the name given to Norman Collins, the father of old school tattooing and a legend in tattooing history. He acquired the name ‘Jerry’ after …
Tat2X Interview with Polynesian Tattoo Artist Carl Cocker of Auckland, New Zealand
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Carl: I have been involved with tattooing for 13 years since 2001. Tat2X: What made you decide to become …
Tattoo Tourism: Getting Inked While Traveling
It is becoming increasingly popular to add to your tattoo collection whilst visiting a foreign country or as part of your travels, with some people opting to live in a …
Australian Tattoos: The Love Affair With Tattoos Down Under
For over 40,000 years Australia was inhabited by nomadic Aboriginal tribes. Many of these Aboriginal tribes decorated their bodies with ceremonial tattoos. These tattoos conveyed information about the individual as …
Tat2X Interview with Australian Tattoo Artist Jimi May
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jimi: I started my apprenticeship at Dee Why Tattoo about three years ago. I have been tattooing professionally for …
Tat2X Interview with Polynesian Tattoo Artist Carl Cocker of Auckland, New Zealand
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Carl: I have been involved with tattooing for 13 years since 2001. Tat2X: What made you decide to become …
Tat2X Interview with Australian Tattoo Artist Jimi May
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jimi: I started my apprenticeship at Dee Why Tattoo about three years ago. I have been tattooing professionally for …
Tat2X Interview with Artist and Body Painter Paul Roustan
Tat2X: How long have you been creating body art? Paul Roustan: I established my body art studio in 2005. Tat2X: What made you decide to become an artist? Paul Roustan: …
Tat2X Interview with Canadian Tattoo Artist Heather McLean
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Heather: I just had my 15th anniversary! Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Heather: I …
How Far is Too Far with Tattoos?
Can you go too far with a tattoo? Once up on a time, having a tattoo was, in and of itself, considered going too far. That was a big part …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Cherry Dollface
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Cherry Dollface: I’ve been modeling since 2005. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a model? Cherry Dollface: I started modeling …
Tat2X Interview With Talented Tattoo Artist and Model Azarja van der Veen
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Azarja: I started working in the tattoo industry about 14 years ago as a shop girl/receptionist and then progressed …
International London Tattoo Convention Celebrates Nine Years of Tradition
Named as the “premier league of tattoo artists” by the organizer, the International London Tattoo Convention returned for its ninth year. Hosted at the iconic Tobacco Dock, it made quite …
International London Tattoo Convention Celebrates Nine Years of Tradition
Named as the “premier league of tattoo artists” by the organizer, the International London Tattoo Convention returned for its ninth year. Hosted at the iconic Tobacco Dock, it made quite …
Ink N Iron Lives Up To Billing
The Offspring hit the main stage at 9pm on Sunday night to wrap up the last day of the Ink N Iron Kustom Culture Festival in Long Beach, California. Dexter …
You Won’t Believe Who Invented the Tattoo Machine
Thomas Alva Edison was a prolific inventor who dramatically changed the way we live each day. Electric light, recorded sound and motion pictures are just a few of the innovations …
From Stonehenge to Today: Tattoos Through Time
Tattoos have come an awfully long way in the last few years and are quickly becoming part of mainstream culture in the West. Now it’s common to walk past people …
Prison Tattoos: Jailhouse Tattoo Trends That Went Public
Getting a tattoo in prison is illegal in the United States but that hasn’t stopped thousands of inmates from developing creative ways to get inked over the last fifty years. …
Australian Tattoos: The Love Affair With Tattoos Down Under
For over 40,000 years Australia was inhabited by nomadic Aboriginal tribes. Many of these Aboriginal tribes decorated their bodies with ceremonial tattoos. These tattoos conveyed information about the individual as …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Nicole Elizabeth
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Nicole Elizabeth: I started modeling back in 2011 when I was 17 years old. Tat2X: How long have you been involved …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Based Tattoo Artist Curtis Dee Stairs
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Curtis Dee Stairs: Since 2011. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Curtis Dee Stairs: I …
Tat2X Interview with Model, Designer & Photographer Shelly d’Inferno
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Shelly d’Inferno: I’ve been modeling since the age of 13. I grew up taking photos for friends as a hobby, doing …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Cherry Dollface
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Cherry Dollface: I’ve been modeling since 2005. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a model? Cherry Dollface: I started modeling …
From Stonehenge to Today: Tattoos Through Time
Tattoos have come an awfully long way in the last few years and are quickly becoming part of mainstream culture in the West. Now it’s common to walk past people …
Tattoo Tourism: Getting Inked While Traveling
It is becoming increasingly popular to add to your tattoo collection whilst visiting a foreign country or as part of your travels, with some people opting to live in a …
Tattooing Techniques From Around the World: Tools of the Trade
Tattooing is an ancient practice that has been recorded in every culture across the world. It is today a very common sight and something that has become more and more …
Why Tattoos Are Taboo in Japan
Unlike many cultures in the Western world, Japan is completely unaccepting of tattoos and body art within their country. Tattoos in Japan are heavily denounced and even the smallest amount …
Laser Tattoo Removal: How It Works
Cosmetic laser for tattoo removal is becoming increasingly popular for people who want to have their tattoos removed. The growth of this process has emerged from the increase in people …
Tattoos in The Workplace – Will Your Profession Accept Your ink?
The amount of people sporting body modifications including tattoos and piercings has increased dramatically over the past decade. Some credit this major trend to the number of athletes and Hollywood …
Do Lawyers Need to Hide Their Tattoos at Work?
A recent study performed by the University of Minnesota on the percentage of students who get tattooed during their school years reveals some interesting, if not too surprising, data. Students …
Regulating Appearance – Midwestern City Considers Tattoo Ban In Public Parks
Just 175 miles from Chicago lies Bettendorf, Iowa population of just 33,040. Last year the city was known for being named America’s 95th best town by CNN Money. But, soon …
Laser Tattoo Removal: How It Works
Cosmetic laser for tattoo removal is becoming increasingly popular for people who want to have their tattoos removed. The growth of this process has emerged from the increase in people …
Are Henna Tattoos A Safe Alternative to Permanent Tattoos?
Henna tattoos are popular in Indian, Pakistani and Middle Eastern cultures, where they are used to bless special occasions such as marriages, birthdays and holidays. Many of these cultures believe …
Home Based Tattoo Artists and Tattoo Scratchers: Buyer Beware
Home based tattooing is becoming more popular than ever. Many artists like it because they don’t have to worry about the overhead costs of renting a space or working in …
Pink Ink: Mastectomy Tattoos Help Breast Cancer Survivors Feel Feminine Again
According to the American Cancer Society over 225,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the United States alone. One in eight women in the United Kingdom …
Five Popular Sailor Tattoos and Their Meanings
By J.R. Duren: Like most things in life, certain tattoos begin with a certain meaning, and, as time goes on, that meaning is watered down and lost. No one …
Tattoos in The Workplace – Will Your Profession Accept Your ink?
The amount of people sporting body modifications including tattoos and piercings has increased dramatically over the past decade. Some credit this major trend to the number of athletes and Hollywood …
Tattoo Ban In The Military: Pro-Discipline Or Anti-Freedom Of Expression?
Some of the youth that wishes to join the military ranks nowadays do so not necessarily for the pursuit of freedom, but rather, to secure a career with government-mandated perks. …
Marine Corps Tattoo Policy
If you want to be one of the few and you have or are thinking of getting a tattoo, you should know what the Marine Corps tattoo policy is. The …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Nicole Elizabeth
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Nicole Elizabeth: I started modeling back in 2011 when I was 17 years old. Tat2X: How long have you been involved …
Tat2X Interview with Model, Designer & Photographer Shelly d’Inferno
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Shelly d’Inferno: I’ve been modeling since the age of 13. I grew up taking photos for friends as a hobby, doing …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Cherry Dollface
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Cherry Dollface: I’ve been modeling since 2005. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a model? Cherry Dollface: I started modeling …
Tat2X Interview With Talented Tattoo Artist and Model Azarja van der Veen
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Azarja: I started working in the tattoo industry about 14 years ago as a shop girl/receptionist and then progressed …
Prison Tattoos: Jailhouse Tattoo Trends That Went Public
Getting a tattoo in prison is illegal in the United States but that hasn’t stopped thousands of inmates from developing creative ways to get inked over the last fifty years. …
Tat2X Busts Out With New Patterned Arm Sleeves
Tat2X has helped thousands of people keep their jobs and protect their skin from the sun. Ink Armor cover sleeves enable people to comply with no visible tattoo policies at …
Tat2X Unleashes The Dragon
The dragon has been a part of Chinese culture since 3,000 BC and symbolizes power, strength and good luck. Many Asian societies worship the dragon as the divine ruler of …
From Stonehenge to Today: Tattoos Through Time
Tattoos have come an awfully long way in the last few years and are quickly becoming part of mainstream culture in the West. Now it’s common to walk past people …
An Interview with Tattoo Artist Carlos Macedo
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Carlos Macedo: I have been involved with tattooing for the last six years. Tat2X: What made you decide to …
World Religions and Tattoos: Do They Get Along?
How do the world’s major religions view tattoos? Not surprisingly the answers for each religion vary and are anything but simple. There are nuances and exceptions to every rule and …
Tattoo Health Risks – Research Raises Cancer Concerns
Smoking, drinking, tanning, hair dye and even cell phones have been implicated in the increase of cancer diagnoses and soon, tattoos may be added to the list. A study recently …
How Far is Too Far with Tattoos?
Can you go too far with a tattoo? Once up on a time, having a tattoo was, in and of itself, considered going too far. That was a big part …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Nicole Elizabeth
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Nicole Elizabeth: I started modeling back in 2011 when I was 17 years old. Tat2X: How long have you been involved …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Based Tattoo Artist Curtis Dee Stairs
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Curtis Dee Stairs: Since 2011. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Curtis Dee Stairs: I …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Cherry Dollface
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Cherry Dollface: I’ve been modeling since 2005. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a model? Cherry Dollface: I started modeling …
Five Popular Sailor Tattoos and Their Meanings
By J.R. Duren: Like most things in life, certain tattoos begin with a certain meaning, and, as time goes on, that meaning is watered down and lost. No one …
From Stonehenge to Today: Tattoos Through Time
Tattoos have come an awfully long way in the last few years and are quickly becoming part of mainstream culture in the West. Now it’s common to walk past people …
Prison Tattoos: Jailhouse Tattoo Trends That Went Public
Getting a tattoo in prison is illegal in the United States but that hasn’t stopped thousands of inmates from developing creative ways to get inked over the last fifty years. …
Who Was Sailor Jerry: A Tattoo Pioneer
Who was Sailor Jerry? Sailor Jerry, the name given to Norman Collins, the father of old school tattooing and a legend in tattooing history. He acquired the name ‘Jerry’ after …
How Far is Too Far with Tattoos?
Can you go too far with a tattoo? Once up on a time, having a tattoo was, in and of itself, considered going too far. That was a big part …
Tat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Nicole Elizabeth
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Nicole Elizabeth: I started modeling back in 2011 when I was 17 years old. Tat2X: How long have you been involved …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Based Tattoo Artist Curtis Dee Stairs
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Curtis Dee Stairs: Since 2011. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Curtis Dee Stairs: I …
You Won’t Believe Who Invented the Tattoo Machine
Thomas Alva Edison was a prolific inventor who dramatically changed the way we live each day. Electric light, recorded sound and motion pictures are just a few of the innovations …
How to Protect Your Tattoos From the Sun: Sunscreen, Tape and Sleeves
By J.R. Duren – Good luck finding a definitive answer to the age-old question, “How do I protect my tattoo from the sun?” If you google the question, you’ll be …
Why is Winter the Best Time to Get a Tattoo?
Summer is the season that the majority of us tend to get a new tattoo. Tattoo studios see an increase in the number of customers walking through their doors and …
Laser Tattoo Removal: How It Works
Cosmetic laser for tattoo removal is becoming increasingly popular for people who want to have their tattoos removed. The growth of this process has emerged from the increase in people …
Are Henna Tattoos A Safe Alternative to Permanent Tattoos?
Henna tattoos are popular in Indian, Pakistani and Middle Eastern cultures, where they are used to bless special occasions such as marriages, birthdays and holidays. Many of these cultures believe …
Laser Tattoo Removal: How It Works
Cosmetic laser for tattoo removal is becoming increasingly popular for people who want to have their tattoos removed. The growth of this process has emerged from the increase in people …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Based Tattoo Artist Curtis Dee Stairs
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Curtis Dee Stairs: Since 2011. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Curtis Dee Stairs: I …
Tat2X Interview with Seattle Tattoo Artist Jeff Cornell
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jeff and April Cornell are co-owners of Hidden Hand Tattoo in Fremont, and are the hosts of this year’s …
Tat2X Interview with Czech Tattoo Artist Marie Kraus
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Marie Kraus: Officially 10 years, but the first time I held a tattoo machine in my hand was 15 …
Tat2X Interview with Chico Tattoo Artist Jackie Rabbit
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jackie Rabbit: I started working at a studio as a shop girl in 1999 when I was 14. Tat2X: …
Five Popular Sailor Tattoos and Their Meanings
By J.R. Duren: Like most things in life, certain tattoos begin with a certain meaning, and, as time goes on, that meaning is watered down and lost. No one …
From Stonehenge to Today: Tattoos Through Time
Tattoos have come an awfully long way in the last few years and are quickly becoming part of mainstream culture in the West. Now it’s common to walk past people …
Tat2X Interview with San Diego Tattoo Artist Sierra Colt
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Sierra Colt: I did my first tattoo back in 1993 during college. I just started dabbling with the tattoo …
Prison Tattoos: Jailhouse Tattoo Trends That Went Public
Getting a tattoo in prison is illegal in the United States but that hasn’t stopped thousands of inmates from developing creative ways to get inked over the last fifty years. …
Five Popular Sailor Tattoos and Their Meanings
By J.R. Duren: Like most things in life, certain tattoos begin with a certain meaning, and, as time goes on, that meaning is watered down and lost. No one …
Tattoo Tourism: Getting Inked While Traveling
It is becoming increasingly popular to add to your tattoo collection whilst visiting a foreign country or as part of your travels, with some people opting to live in a …
The Hazards of Getting a Tattoo While Traveling
Travel can bring out your impulsive side and make you consider doing things you don’t normally do, like getting a tattoo to commemorate your adventure. Before you join the bandwagon …
Tattoo Tourism: A Hot New Trend
Traveling is a way of life for many, while some people enjoy traveling to experience different cultures, to meet new people or to simply escape the monotony of daily routine …
How Far is Too Far with Tattoos?
Can you go too far with a tattoo? Once up on a time, having a tattoo was, in and of itself, considered going too far. That was a big part …
You Won’t Believe Who Invented the Tattoo Machine
Thomas Alva Edison was a prolific inventor who dramatically changed the way we live each day. Electric light, recorded sound and motion pictures are just a few of the innovations …
From Stonehenge to Today: Tattoos Through Time
Tattoos have come an awfully long way in the last few years and are quickly becoming part of mainstream culture in the West. Now it’s common to walk past people …
Why is Winter the Best Time to Get a Tattoo?
Summer is the season that the majority of us tend to get a new tattoo. Tattoo studios see an increase in the number of customers walking through their doors and …
Tattoo Tourism: Getting Inked While Traveling
It is becoming increasingly popular to add to your tattoo collection whilst visiting a foreign country or as part of your travels, with some people opting to live in a …
Australian Tattoos: The Love Affair With Tattoos Down Under
For over 40,000 years Australia was inhabited by nomadic Aboriginal tribes. Many of these Aboriginal tribes decorated their bodies with ceremonial tattoos. These tattoos conveyed information about the individual as …
Tattooing Techniques From Around the World: Tools of the Trade
Tattooing is an ancient practice that has been recorded in every culture across the world. It is today a very common sight and something that has become more and more …
Tat2X Interview with Polynesian Tattoo Artist Carl Cocker of Auckland, New Zealand
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Carl: I have been involved with tattooing for 13 years since 2001. Tat2X: What made you decide to become …
Employers With No Visible Tattoo Policies
We will be combing the Internet and keeping our ears open for all of the companies with no visible or restrictive tattoo policies and posting links and information about their …
Australian Tattoos: The Love Affair With Tattoos Down Under
For over 40,000 years Australia was inhabited by nomadic Aboriginal tribes. Many of these Aboriginal tribes decorated their bodies with ceremonial tattoos. These tattoos conveyed information about the individual as …
Tattoos in The Workplace – Will Your Profession Accept Your ink?
The amount of people sporting body modifications including tattoos and piercings has increased dramatically over the past decade. Some credit this major trend to the number of athletes and Hollywood …
Get a Tattoo with a Friend and Create a Lifetime Bond
Friends are forever – and so are tattoos. So, what better way to celebrate your great friendship, than to get a tattoo with one of your best mates so you …