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Tattoos can disguise signs of skin cancer

April 7, 2014

While no studies have concluded that tattoos cause skin cancer, a new study by Nicolas Kluger shows that tattoos can play in a large role in the detection, or failure of, signs of melanoma on the skin,...

Half-sleeve tattoos OK’d by army

April 7, 2014

A lot of confusion has surrounded the changing tattoo regulations in the army over the past year. However, it appears as if the policy, Army Regulation 670-1, came to some kind of final state when it was...

Lawmaker’s looking at restricting minor tattoos

April 4, 2014

Social workers have seen an increase in the number of tattoos on children under the age of 18 with parental consent, according to FOX 47 News.  "I find it very troubling we'd allow a hole in the law...

Tattoo film premieres in Boulder

April 3, 2014

Last fall, 218 volunteers in Boulder had various phrases and punctuation tattooed on their bodies as part of a rising film project. Despite some obstacles with participants moving away, the film for the...

New numbers on tattoo regret

New numbers on tattoo regret

April 3, 2014

With the increased popularity of tattoos, many studies have been done about the rate of regret or fear that the ink will look bad later in life. According to The Daily Mail, about 4 in 10 people regret...

Classic mannequins get a make-over

Classic mannequins get a make-over

April 2, 2014

U.S. mannequins at stores like American Apparel are getting a much needed makeover, according to an article with The West Australian.  "This will give (a shopper) a better idea of what the dress will...

Artist recommend getting summer tattoos now

April 2, 2014

As the school year comes to a close and we get ready to leave Fort Collins and head away for the summer (or stay in Colorado), many people are looking forward to showing off their new tattoos. However,...

Tips to consider before getting a tattoo

April 1, 2014

Health officials in Alberta have advised people looking to get tattoos to do their research first, according to an article in Global News. “Body art is something that should be done in as safe an environment...

Will tattoos lead to permanent disaster?

March 27, 2014

Unlike many other fashion trends of the past, tattoos cannot be thrown back into the closest when they go out of style. The fact that our generation is so used to be able to change websites, clothes and...

Artist surprised by ‘Divergent’ role

March 27, 2014

For tattoo artist Nigel Palmer, the realization that his portfolio inspired the tattoos in "Divergent" came as a sudden surprise when an MTV writer called for an interview about his unique style, according...

The ongoing tattoo prejudice

March 26, 2014

It's old news, by this point, that employers and many other members of society can be judgmental of those who openly wear their ink. However, Huffington Post reporter Madison Hamilton takes a step further...

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