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Tattoos cause problem for job seekers

May 9, 2014

While the resistance in the military and corporate settings of America to tattoos is not a new concept, other work places may be pushing back against body art as well, according to CBS Philly. “I’m...

Tattoos and formal events

May 8, 2014

Among the colorful advice paraded by the Dear Abby column this week was a question from a woman in the military about how to treat her body art a black-tie affair in the Post-Tribune. "If it’s creative,...

Are tattoos an excuse to stare?

Are tattoos an excuse to stare?

May 7, 2014

After a LinkedIn post titled "But You Asked Me to Stare at Your Tattoos" surfaced critiquing the amount of attention body art draws, many people cried out in protest, according to Yahoo! Shine. The questions...

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The latest Pinterest inspired tattoo trend

May 6, 2014

For many women, the process of a marriage dissolving is a painful process and, according to Vocativ, tattoos can provide a cathartic way of ushering in the next stage of their lives. “There’s a divorce...

May the Star Wars tattoos be with you

May 5, 2014

Star Wars fans used May the Fourth Day as an opportunity to get inked, according to SC Times.  "May Fourth brings out all sorts of "Star Wars" fans and tie-ins. The American Red Cross tweeted a photo...

Tattoos in middle-age

May 4, 2014

A new article by the Huffington Post calls into question the tattoos of the middle-aged population asking if they are more taboo on adults of that age than they are on college students. "Oddly enough,...

The debate of tattoos in the workplace

May 2, 2014

After a British national was arrested in Sri Lanka for having a Buddha tattoo, British officials  have begun taken up the popular debate of what the role of tattoo's are in society, according to The Lawyer. "Some...

Soldier sues over tattoo policy

May 2, 2014

Recent updates to the army's regulation of tattoos has caused mixed emotions among military personnel and tattoo shops alike. However, Staff Sgt. Adam C. Thorogood of Nashville took his displeasure to...

Divorce tattoos becoming more popular among women

April 30, 2014

The overlap between the 45 million people with tattoos in America and those that feel that their ink makes them sexy has created an interesting new tattoo category according to Communities Digital News:...

Tattoo removal gives people second chances

April 30, 2014

In an effort to give ex-gang members a second chance, a Green Bay laser removal business has begun offering free tattoo removal for people looking to move beyond their past and break into the professional...

Polish prison tattoos preserved as art

April 28, 2014

After the death of prisoners in 19th century Poland, prison staff removed their tattoos to preserve the relationship between prisoners. Recently, photographer Katarzyna Mirczak documented the tattoo samples...

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