Women Shoulder Tattoos designs 2012?

Q. Women Shoulder Tattoos have easily become a popular trend and this kind of body art is one of the most desired by women. Shoulder is one of the best locations for tattoo ever considering tattoo specialist was given sufficient space and canvass to work with. http://pakvogue.com/2012/03/03/women-shoulder-tattoos-designs-2012/

A. Aside from the shoulder, the lower back part in women is the best place to put the tattoo on. You can check out other cool tattoo designs for women from http://www.tattoodesignslive.com/tattoos-designs/designs-for-girls/.

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will people think i'm copying?

Q. so i have been planning to dye my hair red for a few weeks now and i still am planning to.. and this girl in the other class dyed hers red. will people think i'm copying her if i dye it red? because i always get accused of copying ......side note; my name is ariel that is why i wanna dye my hair red and everyone tells me it would look amazing

A. It's OK to copy people or magazines, even celebrities, they INSPIRE US, and she shouldn't get offended, it's nice she's INFLUENCING others to follow her TREND.

FYI: red is one of the fastest color to fade. Style meets chemistry meets biology: We're talking hair coloring. Also know your school's dress code Know your school policy mandating a "natural color, brown, blond, black, natural red/auburn, blue." before dyeing your hair pink, blue, red (gang colors), purple, etc.

Playing with chemicals is not like playing with clothes, or doing a manicure, there are penalties for playing chemicals in the lab. Even hair color experts at the salon are not rocket scientists, they do a bang up dye jobs to their clients or their own hair.

Chemicals can enter the body through the skin.

Google: Teen 'feared she would die' after reaction to hair dye
The allergic reaction was caused by a well-known brand of semi-permanent hair dye Chloe used to turn her hair black for a Hallowe’en party. . . . . called for beauty bosses to ban hair dye chemical PPD (para-phenylenediamine) from the shelves. 11-04-11

The chemical is not new and is present in a number of brands of dark hair colours, acting to help adhere the dye to the hair so that it doesn't wash out. It’s made from coal tar and is used in both permanent and semi-permanent hair colours. It’s well-known to be a cause of serious allergic reactions -- including something called contact dermatitis which can lead to rashes, blisters, and open sores.
PPD is sometimes added to black henna tattoos and that using them is not safe. Allergic reactions usually begin within two to 10 days following application. One bad reaction can lead to sensitivities to other products such as hair dye, sunblock and some types of clothing dyes. Oftentimes, it's using the product a second or third time.

Google: A 38-year old mother left in a coma after using hair dye. SHE DYED HER HAIR MANY TIMES BEFORE, USING THE SAME BRAND. The British woman who went into coma after a reaction to hair dye has died after a year. Updated 11-25-12. The woman suffered a heart failure, struggled for breath and became unconsciousness. Her family blamed paraphenylenediamine, a chemical found in hair colour. Her family has now called for paraphenylenediamine to be banned from home dye kits. In 2000, a 38-year-old Indian-origin woman from Birmingham, Narinder Devi, died after an allergic reaction to hair dye.

Google search: Salon hair dye horror stories. About 305,000 results (0.20 seconds) OR Google Salon Hair Dye Lawsuits. About 336,000 results (0.17 seconds) Dec. 2011
When it comes to hair care treatments, product use or visits to a salon or spa, the consumer must take responsibility to do their homework and be aware of all the risks involved.
Vanessa Minnillo Lachey: "I dated a guy once who wanted me to have blonde hair. Clearly, he was the wrong guy for me! I went to a lady who bleached my hair and it literally fell out. So, not only did I go back to my natural hair, I broke up with the guy!"
Another example posted on YA! 8-20-12. Is it just me or does xxl live max blonde make your scalp feel like it on fire? I've recently used a max blonde on my hair and I had to wash it wash off straight away because my scalp felt like it was on fire has this happend to anyone else?

A WOMAN was temporarily blinded when her face swelled up "like a football" following what she told was a severe reaction to hair dye.
Carmen Rowe, 25, from Swansea was hospitalised for three days after using the Clairol 'Nice n' Easy' natural black colour. She said: "I lost my job, all for the sake of a glamorous hairstyle. I just want to warn parents what could happen." She claimed she carried out a skin test 48 hours before using the dye without a problem and has been colouring her hair since she was 13. March 3, 2012.

Example of one who's hair is falling and stopped growing from YA!:
"my hair had been bleached many times and can't grow past a certain length
its also falling out . i stopped bleaching it.
i just need to add lenght! but if i can stop it from falling out..that be great too"

Google: January Jones: "My Hair Is Falling Out In Clumps" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/27… 1-28-13 To quote Joni Mitchell, "you don't know what you got till your thick hair is gone."
Another example from YA UK: I am 21 years old i hav suffer frm thin dull and dry hair after i have gone through colouring in hair two tyms?

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How important is "originality" in a tattoo design?

Q. Check out this quote from an interview with Pat Fish (a woman tattoo artist world famous for her Celtic designs). It came out in 2003:

"College students cast about for something with meaning. The great default is something written in Japanese. It's low commitment, and they can feel wicked and tattooed. Frankly, a tiny kanji looks better than a miniscule rose. We call those 'zits on sticks.' The most common tattoo we do, besides kanji, is suns. Especially on girls' lower backs. For the last four or five years, we've done at least one a day. I hung a sign on the front door of my house that says, 'This is the bungalow that suns on butt cracks bought.'" ......

"We work out of files. I have a file of just suns. That way, I don't have to keep drawing the same thing. After the customer looks at 500 different suns, one-third will pick the same sun. It's the logo for this generation—Leo Zulueta's tribal sun. Then they can make it even more meaningful by putting a kanji in the center! My mantra about that is, 'The baker doesn't complain when the muffins sell well.' So, if we bake another dozen kanji, we're happy to do it!"
(source: http://www.luckyfish.com/controversial.html)

Hmmm...What’s the “logo” for THIS generation?

Here is the artist’s cynical viewpoint. Most are probably sick of doing the same “unoriginal” pieces. (Earlier in this article she says “That’s what employees are for!”)

But there is also a value in the standard design; everyone needs to be familiar with it so its “standard” meaning comes across. If every traffic light used different colors to mean “stop” and “go,” it would be really confusing.

Your thoughts?
I walked by Pat Fish's shop today (it's really close to my house) and peeked in....there is a whole HUGE wall of kanji flash, with the meanings of each character! I can really sympathize with her cynical attitude, but this just made the shop look really bad!

A. I completely feel sorry for tattoo artists who do 3-4 tramp stamps a day. As a piercing apprentice I feel as if I might scream every time some generic girl comes in to get either her tongue, her belly button, or both pierced. You can't blame people though, we're all victims trying to look cool. Some of us might not go out and get tattooed on a whim, but we will express it in other ways.

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Do tattoos in girls look trashy or classy?

Q. If it's a meaningful quote on the back of the shoulder? Nothing too scandalous, but, for example, when it comes to wearing a back-baring formal dress, will the tattoo will ruin it's classiness? Is a tattoo quote trashy or classy?

A. Quote tattoos are very personal and inspirational. I personally think that tattoos on girls are attractive (as a girl myself lol). Look at women like Angelina Jolie--she can pull off a 40`s inspired classy dress with a script tattoo on her back., It`s definitely possible, and many men love it!

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How much would this tattoo hurt?

Q. I've never gotten a tattoo before, but I want to get a cross when I turn eighteen. I was thinking something like this, in the same location:
http://cvcaz.com/30-celtic-tattoo-designs/small-celtic-cross-design-ideas-for-women-on-back/

Thanks!

A. Everyone has different tolerances of pain, and for some people (like me) getting tattooed isn't painful, it's just slightly uncomfortable. I've never met anyone that was in great pain while getting tattooed. The location you have chosen to yours is a very common area to get a tattoo. I've read on the internet that the spine is the most painful place to get a tattoo but it didn't hurt me and wasn't very painful to any of the dozens of people I know who have one on their spine. In my opinion that is a beautiful tattoo and would look great there.

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How did the Pharoes of acient Egypt use tattoos to represent thier royalty?

Q. I am doing a paper and I would like to know because I can't find hardly anything on the internet..

Sources too if you give an answer.

Thank you in advance!

A. ■Tattoos
The Ancient and Mysterious History
By Cate Lineberry

•What is the evidence that ancient Egyptians had tattoos?

There's certainly evidence that women had tattoos on their bodies and limbs from figurines c. 4000-3500 B.C. to occasional female figures represented in tomb scenes c. 1200 B.C. and in figurine form c. 1300 B.C., all with tattoos on their thighs. Also small bronze implements identified as tattooing tools were discovered at the town site of Gurob in northern Egypt and dated to c. 1450 B.C. And then, of course, there are the mummies with tattoos, from the three women already mentioned and dated to c. 2000 B.C. to several later examples of female mummies with these forms of permanent marks found in Greco-Roman burials at Akhmim.

•What function did these tattoos serve? Who got them and why?

Because this seemed to be an exclusively female practice in ancient Egypt, mummies found with tattoos were usually dismissed by the (male) excavators who seemed to assume the women were of "dubious status," described in some cases as "dancing girls." The female mummies had nevertheless been buried at Deir el-Bahari (opposite modern Luxor) in an area associated with royal and elite burials, and we know that at least one of the women described as "probably a royal concubine" was actually a high-status priestess named Amunet, as revealed by her funerary inscriptions.

And although it has long been assumed that such tattoos were the mark of prostitutes or were meant to protect the women against sexually transmitted diseases, I personally believe that the tattooing of ancient Egyptian women had a therapeutic role and functioned as a permanent form of amulet during the very difficult time of pregnancy and birth. This is supported by the pattern of distribution, largely around the abdomen, on top of the thighs and the breasts, and would also explain the specific types of designs, in particular the net-like distribution of dots applied over the abdomen. During pregnancy, this specific pattern would expand in a protective fashion in the same way bead nets were placed over wrapped mummies to protect them and "keep everything in." The placing of small figures of the household deity Bes at the tops of their thighs would again suggest the use of tattoos as a means of safeguarding the actual birth, since Bes was the protector of women in labor, and his position at the tops of the thighs a suitable location. This would ultimately explain tattoos as a purely female custom.

•What did these tattoos look like?

Most examples on mummies are largely dotted patterns of lines and diamond patterns, while figurines sometimes feature more naturalistic images. The tattoos occasionally found in tomb scenes and on small female figurines which form part of cosmetic items also have small figures of the dwarf god Bes on the thigh area.

•What were they made of? How many colors were used?

Usually a dark or black pigment such as soot was introduced into the pricked skin. It seems that brighter colors were largely used in other ancient cultures, such as the Inuit who are believed to have used a yellow color along with the more usual darker pigments.

•Why do you think so many cultures have marked the human body and did their practices influence one another?

In many cases, it seems to have sprung up independently as a permanent way to place protective or therapeutic symbols upon the body, then as a means of marking people out into appropriate social, political or religious groups, or simply as a form of self-expression or fashion statement.

Yet, as in so many other areas of adornment, there was of course cross-cultural influences, such as those which existed between the Egyptians and Nubians, the Thracians and Greeks and the many cultures encountered by Roman soldiers during the expansion of the Roman Empire in the final centuries B.C. and the first centuries A.D. And, certainly, Polynesian culture is thought to have influenced Maori tattoos.


■Cleopatra Queen of Egypt was the last Pharaoh of Egypt, history's infamous "Queen of the Nile."

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How to plan out a tattoo sleeve?

Q. So I'm seriously thinking about starting a sleeve. I have some tattoos that I really want to get done, but they are not all in the same theme... would it look weird?

What are some ways to plan out a sleeve? I'm just scared that the tattoos won't tie together and that it will look like a bunch of individual tattoos instead of a flowing series.

A. Sleeve tattoo

You choose the following:
1. The concept or theme. For example is it going to be about music, love, romance, Alice in Wonderland, or nature. This is all up to you. It should always reflect who you are in your heart and soul.

2. You choose the style. Here are the main ones: Tribal, Fineline Color, Fineline Black and grey, Japanese, Traditional America or New School. If you need examples feel free to email me and I will send some.

3. Pick the images you want in the sleeves. For example a music sleeve would have your favorite musicians, instruments, music staff and notes, etc. They should be in the same theme or they look weird.

4. Next you choose open or closed sleeves. Open sleeves leaves lots of space between the images to give it an airy feel. Closed sleeves means all skin is tattooed even between images, this give the sleeve a more powerful look and feel. The choice is up to you.

5. Next choose an artist. This is not for the average tattoo artist. It has to be a master artist, someone who has done a lot of sleeves. Many times there are none in your area so you will have to travel. If you need recommendations email me at the email address below and I will give you some.

The rest is up to the custom artist. They will draw up the sleeve first and show you what they have, except tribal is best drawn right on the arm. Make sure you tell them you want a proper sleeve, which means it should start on the top of the shoulder, include the armpit (Yeah it hurts) and finish on the top of the hand like an opera glove. If you want it perfect you can include knuckle and finger tattoos. Don’t worry about the hand, because with a full sleeve it cannot be hid anyway, so everyone will know so why not do it right.

If you have any other questions, feel free to email them to me at tatmaster28@yahoo.com

Good Luck. When sleeves are done right on a woman, they can look awesome and even change your entire life for the better.

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How do i start tattoo sleeves?

Q. Hey i'm a girl, 18, kind of edgy/punk/rocker whatever you wanna call it. Eventually i'd like tatto half-sleeves on both arms, like to a little past the elbow. I have no idea how i should start them out, and i'm open to many suggestions. Something feminine, but badass? Lol xD

A. Steps in getting a Sleeve tattoo:

You choose the following:
1. The concept or theme. For example is it going to be about music, love, romance, Alice in Wonderland, or nature. This is all up to you. It should always reflect who you are in your heart and soul.

2. You choose the style. Here are the main ones: Tribal, Fineline Color, Fineline Black and grey, Japanese, Traditional America or New School. If you need examples feel free to email me and I will send some.

3. Pick the images you want in the sleeves. For example a music sleeve would have your favorite musicians, instruments, music staff and notes, etc. They should be in the same theme or they look weird.

4. Next you choose open or closed sleeves. Open sleeves leaves lots of space between the images to give it an airy feel. Closed sleeves means all skin is tattooed even between images, this give the sleeve a more powerful look and feel. The choice is up to you.

5. Next choose an artist. This is not for the average tattoo artist. It has to be a master artist, someone who has done a lot of sleeves. Many times there are none in your area so you will have to travel. If you need recommendations email me at the email address below and I will give you some.

6. The rest is up to the custom artist. They will draw up the sleeve first and show you what they have, except tribal is best drawn right on the arm. Make sure you tell them you want a proper sleeve, which means it should start on the top of the shoulder, include the armpit (Yeah it hurts) and finish on the top of the hand like an opera glove. If you want it perfect you can include knuckle and finger tattoos. Don’t worry about the hand, because with a full sleeve it cannot be hid anyway, so everyone will know so why not do it right.

7. Next get a second job if not rich, just to pay for the sleeves because they are very expensive.


If you have any other questions, feel free to email them to me at tatmaster28@yahoo.com

Good Luck. When sleeves are done right on a woman, they can look awesome and even change your entire life for the better.

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Tattoo design ideas to represent my son?

Q. In August I will give birth to my first, a boy, and I had always kinda thought I would get a small set of baby feet to represent it but now I am having second thoughts about it. I want something to represent how blessed and lucky I feel to have him and how no matter what happens throughout his life he will in a sense always be with me. So do you have any tattoo design ideas that would help me achieve this? Thank you so much!

A. This is kind of along the same lines of just general baby feet but a little more personal.
One time, I saw a woman who had tattoos of the footprints that were from the birth certificate on her feet. His left was on her left foot, and right on right. It was like the regular baby feet but cuter because they were actually his footprints.
It was a really neat idea.
I'm sure anything representing your son will be sweet though.

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What is a good place for a last name tattoo on women?

Q. So my dilemma is that I have 9 tattoos already. I have one on my foot, one on my ankle, one on the side of my leg, one on my wrist, one on each boob, one behind my ear, one on my shoulder and one on the back of my neck. I have plans to get a half sleeve on my right arm, and a tree and a date on on my right wrist. Now if you're gunna tell me tattoos are trashy go right ahead. I really do not care what you think, I just want opinions. I am not going to base my decision solely on the answers I receive on here. I have some ideas of my own as to where to get it, I just would like to see what other people think. All my tattoos have some sort of meaning to me, I don't get a tattoo just for the sake of getting a tattoo. The reason I have chose my last name is because no matter what it will always be apart of me. Even if I get married I will still have a connection to my last name.
If you're going to give me stupid answers don't even bother answering. Grow up.

A. People can be so rude and opinionated about tattoos these days. As long as they mean something to you, it doesn't matter what anyone else says

For a name tattoo it depends on how the writing style is going to be. Personally if I were to do my last name I would have it written like this
L
A
S
T
N
A
M
E

down the side of my back, just on the edge of being on the side.
Then I could add swirl and shadow accents around the edges going downward (helps elongate my body shape as I am quite petite)

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Are all strippers this unattractive and talentless?

Q. I have never been in a strip club. But last November I went to a hotel suite party at a tattoo convention in Virginia. They hired strippers to preform. They didn't do anything but roll on the carpet and look silly. Some were missing numerous teeth.

My cousin is visiting this weekend and wants us to go to a strip club. Were these strippers just a rare exception, or should I save my money?

Serious responses only.

A. My first opinion would be to not waste your money. Tell your cousin that you could spend the funds getting to know some girls who want to talk to you because they like you, not because they're trying to see how much money they can make. If your cousin wants to go and sit around with the girls while they dance on him all naked like....tell him to stop being a perv.

That said, some people really do go to strip clubs for entertainment. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, as long as they keep it under control.

I suggest you scope out clubs by what kinds of cars are outside. If you don't see a crowd of escalades and acuras outside on a Friday night, don't go in. These kinds of clubs have the prettier women who can demand more money. Usually their stage entertainment is more than some girl rolling around onstage. They have themes, even coordinated routines sometimes. Stay away from the holes in the walls. Ugly absent-toothed women abound! They dance for the guys who don't have enough money for the pretty girls.

In conclusion, I want to revisit a previous statement. Don't waste your money! There are all kinds of schemes in the strip club (ie. private rooms, lap dances, drinks for the girls that are really nothing but water, etc.). Don't fall prey to these things. I know guys who can go to a strip club, have a good time and leave, in good conscious. I've also known those who consistently spent loads of their hard earned money on a piece of tail. It doesn't make sense. If you invest a little time and emotion, you'll get all that and more for free! It'll be exclusive, and from a girl who probably won't give you hepatitis!!! :)

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what is the best way to get your gaming YouTube channel noticed?

Q. hey guys my gaming youtube channel is TheSilverClassGamerz and have had it up for a few months though and am wondering how i could get a bit more noticed? because i have uploaded almost 50 videos now and only have 30 subs if you guys could help and tell me how that would be great. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSilverClassGamerz

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What does a Hannya tattoo and Koi Fish tattoo mean?

Q. Besides the jealous lady i think for the hannya what else? And for the koi what does it mean going up and down? I know there are several meanings but whats forsure?

A. When used in tattoos, especially with running water, the koi is meant to symbolize courage and the ability to attain goals and to overcome life's difficulties. When the koi in the tattoo is shown swimming upstream, it can be used to mean that the tattooee is still struggling with his problem, whereas a koi swimming downstream implies that the tattooee has already overcome his difficulty. In other cases, the koi swimming downstream can represent the season of fall, and the koi swimming upstream can represent the spring.

Against the wide-spread opinion Hannya Masks do not have anything to do with the devil or Satan. There is a concept of a hell in the Japanese Buddhism, but Hannyas are terrestrial monsters. Confused human feelings like passion, jealousy or hate can transform women into these dreadful monsters. In some japanese theatre the masks are used in stories for female demons, who can only be released of their inhuman shape over the way to Buddha.

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I want a Geisha tattoo to symbolize my girlfriend?

Q. I want to have a a geisha tattoo that will symbolized my girlfriend.Geisha symbolized as beauty, grace and patience. This really what my girlfriend is so I want to have her as a tattoo. I view geisha as a perfect woman that any man will be very lucky to have her. Just like my girlfriend, I am very lucky to have her and no other woman can replace her in my heart. Is it okay to have this tattoo?

A. On two different levels, yes and no. As far as tattoos go you can get whatever you like and it will have a special meaning to you. I'm sure tons of people will think it's cool also.

On the other hand, there may be people of Japanese decent who will be offended by that exploitation of their culture.

If it's something you really want, make sure you go to a really good artist and make it beautiful, tasteful and respectful to Japanese culture and you should be fine.

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What is with the current trend of women getting wrist tattoos?

Q. Almost every actress or every other woman I see in public these days has some kind of tacky/trashy wrist tattoo, Why is this such a hot trend these days and am I the only one who thinks they look trashy?

A. I agree, they've become so common. Like a permanent "trendy" bracelet.

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How do you feel about women with tattooss?

Q. Do you think it is manly, do you find it attractive, or what? What is your opinion of women with tattoos?

A. It depends if it is tasteful, big no-no to the burly biker tats all over legs and arms and worst of all.... BOOBS! Oh hell no! and big no-no to the maggots smoking a joint on the shoulder *shudder*

I have my daughters name in slanted cursive on the inside of my wrist, small, tasteful and discreet.

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What is a good drug store dye to turn hair from naturally black to blonde?

Q. I have natural curly black hair and I want to dye it blonde myself to save money instead of going to a shop. Which dyes work the best with minimal damage?

Thanks

A. Without minimal damaged or hair loss? NONE that I recommend.
Style meets chemistry meets biology: We're talking hair coloring.

Playing with chemicals is not like playing with clothes, or doing a manicure, there are penalties for playing chemicals in the lab. Even hair color experts at the salon are not rocket scientists, they do a bang up dye jobs to their clients or their own hair.

Google Salon Hair Dye Lawsuits. About 336,000 results (0.17 seconds) Dec. 2011
When it comes to hair care treatments, product use or visits to a salon or spa, the consumer must take responsibility to do their homework and be aware of all the risks involved.
Vanessa Minnillo Lachey: "I dated a guy once who wanted me to have blonde hair. Clearly, he was the wrong guy for me! I went to a lady who bleached my hair and it literally fell out. So, not only did I go back to my natural hair, I broke up with the guy!"
Another example posted on YA! 8-20-12. Is it just me or does xxl live max blonde make your scalp feel like it on fire? I've recently used a max blonde on my hair and I had to wash it wash off straight away because my scalp felt like it was on fire has this happend to anyone else?

Chemicals can enter the body through the skin.

Google: Teen 'feared she would die' after reaction to hair dye
The allergic reaction was caused by a well-known brand of semi-permanent hair dye Chloe used to turn her hair black for a Hallowe’en party. . . . . called for beauty bosses to ban hair dye chemical PPD (para-phenylenediamine) from the shelves. 11-04-11

The chemical is not new and is present in a number of brands of dark hair colours, acting to help adhere the dye to the hair so that it doesn't wash out. It’s made from coal tar and is used in both permanent and semi-permanent hair colours. It’s well-known to be a cause of serious allergic reactions -- including something called contact dermatitis which can lead to rashes, blisters, and open sores.
PPD is sometimes added to black henna tattoos and that using them is not safe. Allergic reactions usually begin within two to 10 days following application. One bad reaction can lead to sensitivities to other products such as hair dye, sunblock and some types of clothing dyes. Oftentimes, it's using the product a second or third time.

Google: A 38-year old mother left in a coma after using hair dye. SHE DYED HER HAIR MANY TIMES BEFORE, USING THE SAME BRAND. The British woman who went into coma after a reaction to hair dye has died after a year. Updated 11-25-12. The woman suffered a heart failure, struggled for breath and became unconsciousness. Her family blamed paraphenylenediamine, a chemical found in hair colour. Her family has now called for paraphenylenediamine to be banned from home dye kits. In 2000, a 38-year-old Indian-origin woman from Birmingham, Narinder Devi, died after an allergic reaction to hair dye.

A WOMAN was temporarily blinded when her face swelled up "like a football" following what she told was a severe reaction to hair dye.
Carmen Rowe, 25, from Swansea was hospitalised for three days after using the Clairol 'Nice n' Easy' natural black colour. She said: "I lost my job, all for the sake of a glamorous hairstyle. I just want to warn parents what could happen." She claimed she carried out a skin test 48 hours before using the dye without a problem and has been colouring her hair since she was 13. March 3, 2012.

Example of one who's hair is falling and stopped growing from YA!:
"my hair had been bleached many times and can't grow past a certain length
its also falling out . i stopped bleaching it.
i just need to add lenght! but if i can stop it from falling out..that be great too"

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Have I had an allergic reaction to bleach?

Q. I bleached my hair recently and now it's caused my scalp to blister. Is this normal or have I had and allergic reaction?

A. Store bought dye or salon dye, chemicals does NOT PLAY FAVORITES. They're all chemicals no matter how you SPELL IT. When I was dyeing & perming my hair, I had frequent migraines, the 1t one lasted 14 hours. I hardly get headaches.

Style meets chemistry meets biology: We're talking hair coloring.

Playing with chemicals is not like playing with clothes, or doing a manicure, there are penalties for playing chemicals in the lab. Even hair color experts at the salon are not rocket scientists, they do a bang up dye jobs to their clients or their own hair.

Chemicals can enter the body through the skin.

Google: Teen 'feared she would die' after reaction to hair dye
The allergic reaction was caused by a well-known brand of semi-permanent hair dye Chloe used to turn her hair black for a Hallowe’en party. . . . . called for beauty bosses to ban hair dye chemical PPD (para-phenylenediamine) from the shelves. 11-04-11

The chemical is not new and is present in a number of brands of dark hair colours, acting to help adhere the dye to the hair so that it doesn't wash out. It’s made from coal tar and is used in both permanent and semi-permanent hair colours. It’s well-known to be a cause of serious allergic reactions -- including something called contact dermatitis which can lead to rashes, blisters, and open sores.
PPD is sometimes added to black henna tattoos and that using them is not safe. Allergic reactions usually begin within two to 10 days following application. One bad reaction can lead to sensitivities to other products such as hair dye, sunblock and some types of clothing dyes. Oftentimes, it's using the product a second or third time.

Google: A 38-year old mother left in a coma after using hair dye. 11-22-11. SHE DYED HER HAIR MANY TIMES BEFORE, USING THE SAME BRAND.

Permanent black hair dye is linked to causing leukemia and lymphomas.

Google Salon Hair Dye Lawsuits. About 336,000 results (0.17 seconds) Dec. 2011
When it comes to hair care treatments, product use or visits to a salon or spa, the consumer must take responsibility to do their homework and be aware of all the risks involved.
Vanessa Minnillo Lachey: "I dated a guy once who wanted me to have blonde hair. Clearly, he was the wrong guy for me! I went to a lady who bleached my hair and it literally fell out. So, not only did I go back to my natural hair, I broke up with the guy!"
Another example posted on YA! 8-20-12. Is it just me or does xxl live max blonde make your scalp feel like it on fire? I've recently used a max blonde on my hair and I had to wash it wash off straight away because my scalp felt like it was on fire has this happend to anyone else?

A WOMAN was temporarily blinded when her face swelled up "like a football" following what she told was a severe reaction to hair dye.
Carmen Rowe, 25, from Swansea was hospitalised for three days after using the Clairol 'Nice n' Easy' natural black colour. She said: "I lost my job, all for the sake of a glamorous hairstyle. I just want to warn parents what could happen." She claimed she carried out a skin test 48 hours before using the dye without a problem and has been colouring her hair since she was 13. March 3, 2012.
Example of one who's hair is falling and stopped growing from YA!:
"my hair had been bleached many times and can't grow past a certain length
its also falling out . i stopped bleaching it.
i just need to add lenght! but if i can stop it from falling out..that be great too"

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What does it take to be a plus size model?

Q. How tall do you have to be and what is the average size of a plus size model?

Who do you contact to get started?

A. I'm here to help you a little and get you pointed in the right direction.

There are requirements for plus size models, whether you're a teen or older. They include height and size restrictions. They are as tough for plus size models as they are for straight size ones. You need to be at least 5’8” (5’10” is preferable in the bigger markets like NYC, Miami, L.A., etc.) and fall between sizes 8 and 16/18. Yes, plus sizes start at size 8 as far as agencies are concerned. You need to be well-proportioned, toned and in good shape, have great skin, hair and teeth, and be quite photogenic - let's not forget - we're talking about MODELING. It also helps if you have few, if any, tattoos.

If you have these things going for you, I encourage you to attend an open call at an agency near you that represents plus size models You can find a local one by calling agencies that are listed in your local yellow pages and asking if they rep plus size girls, and then asking when their plus size open calls occur. You will need to get in front of an agent who will determine your marketability in this industry and advise you accordingly. Walk in wearing light makeup, simple but well-fitting clothing, and lose the high heels - they will know how tall you are so don't try to fudge it. Bring some simple shots of yourself that show your face and your full body - they don't need to be professional shots. They will look at your photos and will see your potential without all the makeup. You may be measured on the spot, or asked to be photographed in your underwear, so get rid of your inhibitions NOW.

You need to be in or near a large market – smaller towns don’t normally have modeling agencies, let alone plus size divisions. Your competition knows where to go, and they are going there, believe me. You can be stunningly beautiful, but if you can’t make it to an open call or casting because you live too far away and cannot travel at the drop of a hat, you definitely have a strike against you. Your competition is thrilled to know that you don't have the money for a bus ticket or that your car is in the shop - means more opportunity for them!

If you are marketable, the agent will ask you to do several test shoots that you have to pay for, so please be ready to spend money and time developing your look. Agencies do not typically pick up these fees – the model must do so. (You will need to spend money to get your career off the ground - modeling is not a get-rich-quick career. If you have kids and/or school to finish, you need to plan how you're going to balance it all.)

You may be asked to cut/trim/color your hair, get manicures and pedicures and to hit the gym before the shoot. You will be given a list of photographers that you can call to schedule a shoot, and you will pay them directly. A good agency will never ask for money directly – it’s a transaction between you and the photog. If you want to get the most out of your test shoots, you should hire a makeup artist, hair stylist and fashion stylist to work on the shoot with you.

When your shots come back, your potential agent will see if you have what it takes, and then she/he will submit your photos to clients and see what kind of response you get. They usually submit a comp card, which is a collection of photos that you need to pay for, to the clients to get their feedback. There are no guarantees, and you will only work if clients like/need your look.

You can visit the plus size modeling thread at www.curvychick.com and get advice from working models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and others within the industry. Take any support you get with a grain of salt - there are plenty of women who will say that you've "got it," but they usually just want to be nice and not have a hand in dashing your dreams. I personally don't want a hand in misleading anyone. AND if someone says you don't really have it, don't take it personally - you're not being judged as a person, not on your looks, but on your marketability - if you can't take the heat you should find another career.

Best of luck!

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How does one get into the plus-size modeling business?

Q. I would assume its similar to breaking into the general modeling business, but I've heard its also a bit different. How so? Any recommended connections in the greater Boston area?

A. You need to consider a few things before pursuing such a career. There are requirements for plus size models, and they include height and size restrictions. You need to be at least 5’8” (5’10” is preferable in the bigger markets like NYC, Miami, L.A., London, etc) and fall between sizes 8 and 16/18. Yes, plus sizes start at size 8 as far as agencies are concerned. You need to be well-proportioned, toned and in good shape, have great skin, hair and teeth, and be quite photogenic - let's not forget - we're talking about MODELING. It also helps if you have few, if any, tattoos. If you have these things going for you, I encourage you to attend an open call at an agency near you that represents plus size models. You can find one by calling agencies that are listed in your local yellow pages and asking if they rep plus size girls, and then asking when their plus size open calls occur. You will need to get in front of an agent who will determine your marketability in this industry and advise you accordingly. Walk in wearing light makeup, simple but well-fitting clothing, and lose the high heels - they will know how tall you are so don't try to fudge it. Bring some simple shots of yourself that show your face and your full body - they don't need to be professional shots. They will look at your photos and will see your potential without all the makeup. You may be measured on the spot, or asked to be photographed in your underwear, so get rid of your inhibitions NOW.

You need to be in or near a large market – smaller towns don’t normally have modeling agencies, let alone plus size divisions. Your competition knows where to go, and they are going there, believe me. You can be stunningly beautiful, but if you can’t make it to an open call or casting because you live too far away and cannot travel at the drop of a hat, you definitely have a strike against you. Your competition is thrilled to know that you don't have the money for a bus ticket or that your car is in the shop - means more opportunity for them!

If you are marketable, the agent will ask you to do several test shoots that you have to pay for, so please be ready to spend money and time developing your look. Agencies do not typically pick up these fees – the model must do so. (You will need to spend money to get your career off the ground - modeling is not a get-rich-quick career. If you have kids and/or school to finish, you need to plan how you're going to balance it all.) You may be asked to cut/trim/color your hair, get manicures and pedicures and to hit the gym before the shoot. You will be given a list of photographers that you can call to schedule a shoot, and you will pay them directly. A good agency will never ask for money directly – it’s a transaction between you and the photog. If you want to get the most out of your test shoots, you should hire a makeup artist, hair stylist and fashion stylist to work on the shoot with you.

When your shots come back, your potential agent will see if you have what it takes, and then she/he will submit your photos to clients and see what kind of response you get. They usually submit a comp card, which is a collection of photos that you need to pay for, to the clients to get their feedback. There are no guarantees, and you will only work if clients like/need your look.

Please note: there is no such segment of the market called "specialty plus." That is a title that certain websites and companies (some present on the internet) have created in order to get girls who want to be models (but who do not fit model stats) to pose for their websites. There's no harm in it, except that it misleads women who want to be models into thinking that they can eventually work with agents. It's just not realistic. It also helps the photographers who shoot such girls make money off of them, of course, but it's rather disingenuous for such people to make money off of girls who will most likely not work within the industry. It's a great ego boost but girls without model stats won't work in the legit modeling industry.

You can visit the plus size modeling thread at www.curvychick.com and get advice from working models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and others within the industry. Take any support you get with a grain of salt - there are plenty of women who will say that you've "got it," but they usually just want to be nice and not have a hand in dashing your dreams. I personally don't want a hand in misleading anyone. AND if someone says you don't really have it, don't take it personally - you're not being judged as a person, not on your looks, but on your marketability - if you can't take the heat you should find another career.

Good luck!

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How bad does a tattoo hurt if i have a low pain tolerance?

Q. I know a tattoo will hurt regardless, but I want a simple blue dolphin on my wrist and was wondering how bad it would hurt. Also do ankle tattoos hurt a lot?

A. Hi Jessi
Maybe you have been told some problem reports concerning men and women fainting or perhaps moping and crying from an extreme discomfort. To begin with, folks faint as their blood sugar levels fall as a result of avoiding eating or perhaps they simply enable to succeed to work on their own anxiety that ultimately knocks them out.

Pain is for sure generally not the reason whenever people pass out throughout a tattoo design.

When it comes to crying goes, there are a very few that consider the pain excessive to deal with. I drop a few tears personally once - following a sixth hour tattooing session that has been 100 % pure torture over the last hour coming from the tension on my system.

Likely, you will not be seated for a six hours needling session!

So please tend not to give in to these particular horror stories. Moms adore discussing labor along with birth horror stories about giving birth, but that does not stop ladies from getting pregnant!

First advise I have for you, if it's your first tattoo pick a small design and avoid top of the hand, wrist or ankle.

For those who have the anxiety with needles or blood, having a tattoo design won't be simple.

One more thing to think about would be the fact most people are stressed every time they head to have a tattoo design. I would not worry about the level of your stress you may have, often there is a feeling of stress whenever you take a seat.

Here is your system's your system's entire natural shield - endorphins. Your individual endorphins definitely will trigger and be an aid to reduce any kind of pain or soreness you're going to handle.

The very first one minute is truly the worst, and after that once you know it is simply not that terrible, you will relax and it will be easy going.

For those who truly want a tattoo design, and you simply invest time to be informed concerning the full process and the way to pick the right tattoo artist that you are able to have total trust in.

I guarantee you won't ever run out the door crying because of the pain. You are going to go out of that tattoo parlor having a big smile on your face.

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Are Henna tattoos more for females or can men have them as well?

Q. I been seeing a lot of women with henna tattoo's but haven't seen men with them, I like how they look & want to design my own for before I do I just wanted to know if they are more directed towards women or can men also have them?

A. Well firstly Henna or mehendi is basically used for women (Hindu brides- that's how they came about) and well of recent women just started wearing them. Grooms are also known to wear it but that is just from India so in the west, i don't think men really wear it.

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What will you feel or think about a woman with tattoo?

Q. So I'm planning to have a little tattoo on my wrist. A remembrance of my effort for my weight loss.. I love tattoos but I know what people might think of me. What will you think of me if you don't know the reason? Thanks! :)

A. Congrats on the weight loss. I think of tattoos as a way of self expression. Some people think they are trashy but don't listen to them. Don't care about what people think of you, if you love your tattoo that's all that matters.

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What do you think about women having tattoos?

Q. I don't mean substantially tattooed, just like a couple. Two small wrist tattoos, one on each wrist. Or just tattoos on women in general. ? Thanks.

A. I don't like it when people have one or two small tattoos*, get big custom work or just don't bother.

Properly tattooed women are fantastic. My wife has her sleeves done.

One, significant, personal, piece is different to a f*cking dolphin/star/flower/bird/cherry blossom.

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Tattooed people: do you prefer to date others with tattoos or does it not matter?

Q. Just seeing what the preferences are. Tattooed and non-tattooed weigh in. Do you have a preference?

A. I love my girlfriend to death and I wouldn't trade her for the world. Buuuut she has no tattoos, and I find tattoos on a woman to be a major turn on (especially a shoulder piece or half sleeve or a rib piece) but I guess obviously I don't need a woman with a tattoo(s). She said her getting a tattoo would be like putting a bumper sticker on a Ferrari lol.

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How are tattoos on the rib cage looked at for men?

Q. So I'm a total tattoo newbie. I'd like to get something in the next year or so and have been thinking about placement. It's a stupid question, but like I know that there are some places on the body that are generally reserved for women, such as the lower back, around the belly button, sometimes the feet, etc. Is the rib cage generally an asexual location? For whatever reason I really like the looks of a rib cage tattoo, especially if they're kind of bigger.

A. I have both my sides, up to my ribs tattooed, I love it haha. And it looks great on guys!! I personally think that spot tattooed on anyone is attractive and awesome! Does hurt though ;]

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How do I plant 4 naked dolls in my Bestfriend's house in a creative and prank-worthy way.?

Q. Me and my best friend started a game. It all started when he had to use the pants of a ken Barbie doll for a book report. He just had a half naked doll in his room so he decided to pull a prank at the beginning of last semester. Over the school year the prank enveloped and people in our circle of friends had found clever and keen ways of smuggling the doll into one another's backpacks. Throughout the game the doll was stripped completely and written on accordingly. Now that it is summer, the game has evolved. We now have four naked dolls (3 of which are women, and one being the original ken doll) and we find clever, funny, and inconspicuous methods and places of hiding for each of the dolls accordingly. Each time the dolls are passed on they are now changed in some way (hair style, tattoos, accessories, notes, etc.) the dolls are now in my possession, and I long for revenge on my best friend. I understand that the people of the Internet probably have a much more comical and intelligent way of determining the perfect method of execution for this mission, so I have come to you. Please help.

A. Substitute yourself for one of those 4 naked dolls and you will be an instant hit.

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Why did all of Fallout 3 have to be ruined by the most retarded ending in Video Game History?

Q. Please.. explain to me. Why would they do this? Why would they spend so much time on a game to have that ending? I feel like I slept with the most beautiful woman, only for her to pack up her things and tell me she has AIDS. My life is over because of this game.

A. I don't do something because of what eventually will happen. People always tell me, Paul you shouldn't get a tattoo because it will be all saggy and grose when you are old. Then I say 'yeah eventually, I don't stop doing things because of what eventually will happen......Don't eat that apple because eventually it will become a core.'

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Are Japanese women okay with tattoos?

Q. I have Chinese art covering my back and arms, and they can easily be mistaken for yakuza tattoos. I've heard that bathhouses normally ban people with tattoos, and that tattoos are frowned upon in Japan. My friend recently introduced me to this half-Japanese girl who grew up in Japan. We've been getting along well, except she doesn't know about my tattoos yet. Do you think it'll throw her off?

A. Call it " iffy "...Tattoos in Japan are seen a being connected with the Yakuza.
I'd say yes, there's a good chance they may throw her off. I'd just take it one day at a time. Don't rush things. Let her know you for the person you are first.
You could be sneaky and somehow get the subject of tattoos into a talk with her. Like if you watch a movie together and some guy has tats in it. Or be bold and expose your arms. You don't want to wait till you fall for her, or she for you, if there's even a chance for that.
Good luck !

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Why do yakuza tatoo their back?

Q. Call me a fool ,but I think those tatoos can be troublesome if they are caught. To find who is the boss of the organization the police must only check their back.
Yes I understand that, but doesn't make this easier for cops to catch them ?
I understand, you have best answer my friend. Thanks.

A. While tattooing among the Yakuza was prevalent amongst the men, it is now more common to see the wives, mistresses, and daughters of the affiliated to become tattooed. The women undergo the tattooing procedures to show their loyalty. And whatever stigma may be attached to the Yakuza and their tattoos, one cannot deny the beauty of the art. It's usual within yakuza circuits to tattoo themselves, usually is it their clan's badges that they have all over their body. The origin of the yakuza tattoo comes from the Bakuto. They usually tattooed a black ring around the arm for each crime they committed. Finally it became a symbol of strength. It can take over 100 hours to do an entire back tattoo. The tattoo was to illustrate you were unwilling to accommodate yourself to societies rules and norms. Now is it to illustrate your clan affiliations.

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Good question, heres what I found, The more the police push, the more the yakuza are simply going underground, making their activities harder to follow than they ever were before. Gangs cooperated with police, handing over suspects in return for police turning a blind eye to yakuza misdemeanors, but this broke down after organized crime laws were toughened in 1992. It's a very feared Gang and most of the members wear clothing from head to toe.

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Why do yakuza tatoo their back?

Q. Call me a fool ,but I think those tatoos can be troublesome if they are caught. To find who is the boss of the organization the police must only check their back.
Yes I understand that, but doesn't make this easier for cops to catch them ?
I understand, you have best answer my friend. Thanks.

A. While tattooing among the Yakuza was prevalent amongst the men, it is now more common to see the wives, mistresses, and daughters of the affiliated to become tattooed. The women undergo the tattooing procedures to show their loyalty. And whatever stigma may be attached to the Yakuza and their tattoos, one cannot deny the beauty of the art. It's usual within yakuza circuits to tattoo themselves, usually is it their clan's badges that they have all over their body. The origin of the yakuza tattoo comes from the Bakuto. They usually tattooed a black ring around the arm for each crime they committed. Finally it became a symbol of strength. It can take over 100 hours to do an entire back tattoo. The tattoo was to illustrate you were unwilling to accommodate yourself to societies rules and norms. Now is it to illustrate your clan affiliations.

continued:
Good question, heres what I found, The more the police push, the more the yakuza are simply going underground, making their activities harder to follow than they ever were before. Gangs cooperated with police, handing over suspects in return for police turning a blind eye to yakuza misdemeanors, but this broke down after organized crime laws were toughened in 1992. It's a very feared Gang and most of the members wear clothing from head to toe.

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Do any of you know the name of the Japanese art for tattooing?

Q. I used to go to this lady in Denver (but now live in Calgary) who did cosmetic liner for me. I'd like to find someone here in Calgary but do not know the name of the technique (nor is she listed in the Denver directory).

A. Horimono
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Horimono (彫り物, 彫物) is the term used for traditional Japanese tattoos.
From the Japanese horu 'to carve, engrave or inscribe' and mono, 'thing'.

Executed with tebori, the Japanese tattoo artist uses traditional motifs such as peony flowers, dragons or unique ukiyo-e style human figures to create a tattoo that renders the whole body as a single, symbolic work. Horimono tattoos are also unmistakable by their gaku, literally 'frame', of waves, water or wind swirls surrounding the centre of the tattoo, which gives the horimono its 'suit' appearance.

Horimono are also known variously in literature or speech as irezumi, bunshin, shisei, gaman or hokuro. Although many Westerners and Japanese use irezumi to refer to traditional Japanese tattoos, this is technically incorrect since irezumi is a cruder term based on method. As the term horimono references the art form involved in creating such a tattoo, Japanese tattoo artists and those tattooed generally use the word horimono.

Due in part to the origins of tattoo culture in Japan, its association with geishin (penal tattooing), bakuto groups as well as present day criminal cultures, most notably the Yakuza, tattoos are still a strong social taboo in Japanese culture. Sadly part of this tradition of taboo is also due to discriminatory practices against the Ainu whose women wore large facial tattoos and the Hinin and Burakumin who were given tattoos to brand their caste. Wearers of tattoos may be refused service at onsen (bath houses), hotels, sex clubs and even bars. Part of this practice stems from wanting to avoid trouble with gangs and violent youth, but much more of the prohibition rests on perceived social opinions of difference in Japan and not wanting to make other guests uncomfortable. So even if you are gaijin (foreign) and tattooed you may still be denied entrance despite the obvious lack of Yakuza connection.

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What lyrics would you like to have tattooed?

Q. I'd like to have many, but I probably couldn't get them all.

"It's hard to keep an open heart, when even friends seem out to harm you." - November Rain by Guns N Roses

"Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on." - Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

"Take a sad song and make it better." - Hey Jude by The Beatles

"We stopped dreaming and started believing." - I'll Be There by Megadeth

How about you guys?

A. 'Tattoo' by 'The Who', lyrics as follows:

'Me and my brother were talking to each other
'Bout what makes a man a man
Was it brain or brawn, or the month you were born,
We just couldn't understand

Our old man didn't like our appearance
He said that only women wear long hair

So me and my brother borrowed money from Mother
We knew what we had to do
We went downstairs, past the barber and gymnasium
And got our arms tattooed

Welcome to my life, tattoo
I'm a man now, thanks to you
I expect I'll regret you
But the skin graft man won't get you
You'll be there when I die
Tattoo

My dad beat me 'cause mine said "Mother"
But my mother naturally liked it and beat my brother
'Cause his tattoo was of a lady in the nude
And my mother thought that was extremely rude

Welcome to my life, tattoo
We've a long time together, me and you
I expect I'll regret you
But the skin graft man won't get you
You'll be there when I die
Tattoo

Now I'm older, I'm tattooed all over
My wife is tattooed too
A rooty-toot-toot, A rooty-tooty-toot-toot
Rooty-toot-toot tattoo too
To you'

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does getting a tattoo on the back of the neck hurt?

Q. i want to get a fairly small tattoo on the back of my neck and i was wondering if it hurts or not. this will be my first tattoo. has anyone had a tattoo on the back of their neck and if so, did it hurt?

A. with today's artists , great equipment there no longer is pain in artwork. just the fear of the unknown. sound of gun similar to dentist drill . women have higher pain tolerance. no trouble at all.

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what miami ink episode showed a young women getting a tattoo of a bird leaving the wings of another bird?

Q. the young women described this tattoo as her mother being the bird that was trying to keep a hold of the other bird as it flew off on its own. representing her move away from her mom.

A. Episode 5

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What restaurant has more of a Christian atmosphere?

Q. Apple Bee's, T.G.I.F's, Olive Garden or Red Lobster.

I am taking my Bible study group to one of those restaurants listed next Wednesday, and I want to minimize the chance that anything satanic or atheistic happens when we are enjoying our fellowship. I also want to avoid being served by young men with earrings or anyone with tattoos or young women showing their inappropriate cleavage. Please tell me which establishment is the most appropriate for good Christian folks.

A. Well from the looks of it you seem to be a pretty conservative Christian. And I am going to be very respectful and try to help you out because you have the right to believe what you want.
Are you going out for just a regular get together or because you are looking to meet and talk about somethings?
I would stay away from Apple Bee's and T.G.I.F's, they tend to be quite noisy and you might see or hear things that you consider inappropriate.
I have never been to Olive Garden so I can't help you there.
I would try Red Lobster, their uniforms are appropriate, and the atmosphere is a little more quiet and you wont have an issue with a younger crowd since they are a little bit pricier and I have never had an issue with inappropriate behavior. As far as tattoos showing or a young man with an earring, I have never seen anyone there with a tattoo showing or young men with earrings, I believe that the restaurant is probably strict on the uniform and everyone looking similar. But I do believe it depends on which Red Lobster because I have seen different uniforms at different ones. But I would definitely go with them. And you could call ahead and explain to the manager the situation, tell him its a religious preference and you would prefer someone dressed modest, and with no visible tattoos, since its for religion I'm sure it wouldn't be a huge issue.

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How do Koreans view women with tattoos?

Q. Hello,

I am an American woman with tattoos- a chest piece, a few on my back, one on my shoulder, and a little bow tattoos on my calves. My question is- How do Koreans feel about tattoos, and is this feeling different towards women with tattoos. I am not asking to be ignorant, but because I will be teaching there in a few months and want to know incase someone might see that I have tattoos.

Thank you for your help:)

A. "In Korea, drawing a tattoo on others is illegal, whether for profit or for free." Since it is illegal, some people think that only criminals have them. Having said this, I have a friend who is an English teacher in a public school with tattoos. She was asked to cover them. As long as she is a native English speaker, a good teacher, and has a BA, she can work as an English teacher in Korea.
Koreans know that in other cultures tattoos are not as taboo as they are here.

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Where on a women is the most painful place to get a tattoo?

Q. I am planning on getting a tattoo on my right upper shoulder and the vine partially extending on my right arm.
How much pain do you think will it be?
I love getting shots and pain isn't really a problem with me.
But, it would be my first tattoo and I'm nervous.

A. I got a tattoo on my lower back and they kept hitting the nerve so that was a little painful. If your getting it on your upper shoulder, that should be not problem. I have one there too and there was very little pain with that one. If your good with shots, this should be a piece of cake! Hope it turns out nice!!

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What hair color is prettiest ?! 10POINTS**?

Q. Which hair color do you like the bestt?!10 points?

I'm a brunette and want to go lighter! which color do you think is prettiest thanks (: here is myfour option ideas : http://m.pinterest.com/rachalexandria1/hair-color-choices/

A. I get tons of compliments with my 4 natural colors, thank you!

Blondes vs. Brunettes.
Researchers/some guy in his basement working for Superdrug surveyed 1,000 men, determining that 54 percent of them would choose a brunette to be their wife. A minority 16 percent preferred blonde hair, while 30 percent of participants shrugged their shoulders and asked when they would have access to the free doughnut holes they were promised when they signed up for the study (the answer, sadly, was never).
Other useless information gleaned from this researcher: men think women with brown hair take better care of their appearance, make better cooks.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/9950759/Why-being-blonde-might-not-be-so-fun-after-all.html
. . . .
Go lighter if you want to look older than your mom.

My church friend went blonde, or ash blonde, who knows, her orig. hair color was black, now she's older looking than her mom - 56. It didn't even go with her complexion, and she's hating every minute of it.
She's in her 30's. If you're getting bored with your hair, try to teach yourself to style your hair so you can be more unique. I can do mine 7 different ways a week, takes 2-10 mins. I've posted 60 photos in 25 months. If I can do it, so can you!

Playing with chemicals is not like playing with clothes, or doing a manicure, there are penalties for playing chemicals in the lab. Even hair color experts at the salon are not rocket scientists, they do a bang up dye jobs to their clients or their own hair.

Chemicals can enter the body through the skin.
> > > Hair dye chemicals linked to cancer
London, Feb 20, 2013 I've been saying that since 2009.
Hair dyes, which include home hair colouring kits and those used at pricey salons, are linked to deadly cancer-causing chemicals, warn scientists. In 2009 the Mail revealed that women who used hair dyes more than nine times a year had a 60% greater risk of contracting blood cancer.
A year later the European Commission banned 22 hair dyes which put long-term users at risk of bladder cancer. < < < <

Google: Teen 'feared she would die' after reaction to hair dye
The allergic reaction was caused by a well-known brand of semi-permanent hair dye Chloe used to turn her hair black for a Hallowe’en party. . . . . called for beauty bosses to ban hair dye chemical PPD (para-phenylenediamine) from the shelves. 11-04-11

The chemical is not new and is present in a number of brands of dark hair colours, acting to help adhere the dye to the hair so that it doesn't wash out. It’s made from coal tar and is used in both permanent and semi-permanent hair colours. It’s well-known to be a cause of serious allergic reactions -- including something called contact dermatitis which can lead to rashes, blisters, and open sores.
PPD is sometimes added to black henna tattoos and that using them is not safe. Allergic reactions usually begin within two to 10 days following application. One bad reaction can lead to sensitivities to other products such as hair dye, sunblock and some types of clothing dyes. Oftentimes, it's using the product a second or third time.

Google: A 38-year old mother left in a coma after using hair dye. SHE DYED HER HAIR MANY TIMES BEFORE, USING THE SAME BRAND. The British woman who went into coma after a reaction to hair dye has died after a year. Updated 11-25-12. The woman suffered a heart failure, struggled for breath and became unconsciousness. Her family blamed paraphenylenediamine, a chemical found in hair colour. Her family has now called for paraphenylenediamine to be banned from home dye kits. In 2000, a 38-year-old Indian-origin woman from Birmingham, Narinder Devi, died after an allergic reaction to hair dye.

Google: January Jones: "My Hair Is Falling Out In Clumps" 1-28-13 To quote Joni Mitchell, "you don't know what you got till your thick hair is gone.


Google search: Salon hair dye horror stories. About 305,000 results (0.20 seconds) OR Google Salon Hair Dye Lawsuits. About 336,000 results (0.17 seconds) Dec. 2011
When it comes to hair care treatments, product use or visits to a salon or spa, the consumer must take responsibility to do their homework and be aware of all the risks involved.
Vanessa Minnillo Lachey: "I dated a guy once who wanted me to have blonde hair. Clearly, he was the wrong guy for me! I went to a lady who bleached my hair and it literally fell out. So, not only did I go back to my natural hair, I broke up with the guy!"

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Sexually abused tattoo ideas???!?!?

Q. Ok so When i was 9 years old, i was sexually abused. Im currently seeing a therapist and I'm getting better. I want to get a tattoo that symbolizes that part of my life. To show that I'm a survivor. my problem is I don't know what tattoo I want to get. Do u have any creative ideas for a tattoo. I have an idea of just tattooing survivor but I want something to symbolize that. Oh and I'm 18.

A. teal is the awareness ribbon color, you could also get a kanji symbol for strength.

I was very close to getting an upside down panda on my shoulder blade
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1oxwkVkxK1rsd5qvo1_400.jpg

my father abused me when I was younger, and I fell into a depression from it, I battled depression for over 10 years, and it still comes back at times. The panda can symbolize depression and upside down is like turning yourself around from the depression.
I decided against it however, bc I wanted to move on from it all. Plus pandas are my favorite animals and I hate to think of them in a depressing way.

If you are religious, a simple teal cross with the word strength, or somethign might be a good idea.
If you want something intricate, Maybe a tree with a womans body as the trunk, with some blue leaves coming down or blowing in the wind.

a dove, with the awareness ribbon in its beak?,
example:

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=infinity+breast+cancer+tattoo&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1121&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=QqmVum9cI6Ga7M:&imgrefurl=http://pinterest.com/sara_berner/tattoo/&docid=sho8NnCC0c4uYM&imgurl=http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/265079128038243600_4HIa0UM0_b.jpg&w=192&h=277&ei=c8yMUMS6Lo2y9gTbgIGgAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=235&vpy=177&dur=1077&hovh=221&hovw=153&tx=82&ty=117&sig=116496799652083639620&page=1&tbnh=137&tbnw=95&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:0,i:113

an infinity symbol with the ribbon like this but teal not pink

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=infinity+breast+cancer+tattoo&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1121&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=ajAahVePHF06ZM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pink-Forever-Double-Infinity-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Wrist-Temporary-Tattoo-Pack-/220952412820&docid=L7RPvVenH5EpPM&imgurl=http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Pink-Forever-Double-Infinity-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Wrist-Temporary-Tattoo-Pack-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA%253D%253D/%2524(KGrHqR,!ioE8RcK!VH4BPNuY(1NCw~~60_35.JPG&w=300&h=300&ei=c8yMUMS6Lo2y9gTbgIGgAg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=603&sig=116496799652083639620&page=1&tbnh=141&tbnw=141&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:74&tx=74&ty=78



How about something that inspires you?

or a quote

give me life, give me pain, give me myself again

If you always watch the demons behind you, then you will never see the angels ahead.

If you’re going through hell, keep going.

Awareness ribbon with angel wings would look nice too

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Where to put temp tattoo for special occasion?

Q. Where is the sexiest place to put a tattoo on a woman's body. Would like to get a temporary tattoo for a special occasion (for my man.) What designs are really sexy? Ideas please -- since it'll be temp, over the top is fine.

A. I would go for somewhere hidden from public view, like low on your hip, or maybe on your chest underneath your bra. As for tattoo ideas, you could go with the traditional rose or butterfly. Or you could do a pin-up girl, but I'd put that on your thigh or ribs for maximum inpact.

Since it's temp, and it sounds like you don't have any real ones, anything will be a shock when he comes across it.

Good luck!

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im thinking about getting a tattoo on my ribcage?

Q. but i heard that it hurts like hell so i was just gonna get lyrics to my favorite hymn. i chose my ribcage b/c i dont want it to be visible or tacky when im old or wear dresses.
do you think these tattoos are attractive or trashy on women?
would i regret it?


if you know of any sites that have tattoo ideas..thatd be cool too. thanks.

A. i have a tattoo on my ribcage! it was my first piece and i plan on getting many more.

i think its awesome because i can hide it constantly (i wear clothes...) and i can reveal it when im at the beach or the pool or with my bf. i think rib pieces are awesome because theres so much space for an artist to work with, but if u dont wanna use too much room you dont have to, cuz smaller tats look good there too. i havent had one person say a negative thing about mine because its a cool spot, its a nice tattoo, and it looks good on me. my bf LOVES it because it fits the curve of my body and he's the only person other than me who sees it frequently.

its not as painful as people say it is, and i have a low pain tolerance. it was def worth sitting through the stinging cuz now i have a beautiful piece that i love. i dont think its tacky. a tattoo cant make someone tacky, either a tacky person gets a tattoo thats even tackier, or its just a tattoo on a non-tacky person. i think its a great spot and def something out of the ordinary!

good luck!

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If I get a tattoo at age 13 will it stretch when I grow bigger?

Q. I'm looking to possibly get a tattoo covering all of my back right shoulder blade to remember the three most important women in my life who raised me since i was young because my mom wasn't there. But I'm afraid that when I grow (Probably about another 7 or 8 inches 6'4" 6'5") that the tattoo will stretch. I wont get fat no one in my family is at all overweight.

A. It does not matter how much you grow or weight you put on, no reputable tattoo place would even think about touching you to put a tattoo on you and risk being shut down for tattooing a minor.

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What do women covered in tatoos do when they get old?

Q. With tattoos that can't be covered up like all over the arms and legs? Like those girls from LA Ink and stuff. They are going to look horrible at 80 years of age.

A. So you shouldn't enjoy the tattoo for 60 years just because it will look bad at 80? Hell not everyone makes it to 80.

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Where is a good spot for a tattoo of stars for a woman?

Q. I want a grouping of stars for my next tattoo. I have no idea where I want to get them. I thought of my hip as one place but now I might want to get it on my upper shoulder. Also if anyone has any tattoos of stars let me know. thanks

A. Get them across your lower back, up one of your sides, and end on the back of your neck.. I would totally do this if i was a woman. Like a star trail.

Really just make sure you pick a spot that you will be happy with forever.

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Will a belly tattoo be stretched after pregnancy?

Q. I am currently saving up my money to get a stomach piece. I am thinking about whether it'd be a good idea or not considering I'd like to have children one day. My mom has stretch marks, but not on her stomach, just on her hips and breast.. I have the same stretch marks. My mom has had 6 pregnancies and her belly button tattoo looks like it did when she'd gotten it done before she met my dad. People say to look at your parents to know if you'll get stretch marks on your stomach and to see if your tattoo will get messed up during pregnancy. My mom's didn't get messed up, but I'm not my mom. Should I get the stomach piece? Will it get messed up during pregnancy? Can it be fixed if it gets messed up?

A. I wouldn't recommend a stomach tattoo if you plan on getting pregnant. Extreme weight gain/loss does affect tattoos and pregnancy causes a rapid weight gain. Obviously some women do not get stretch marks, etc but most do, especially with 2nd pregnancies, age, etc. Just because your mum didn't get any doesn't mean you'll be the same, it's not that simple.

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What quote tattoo sounds cooler and where should I get it (im a woman) forearm, thigh, or rib cage?

Q. 1)All we see or seem is but a dream within a dream or 2) life is but a dream within a dream or 3) all we know is all we are or 4)there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves

A. Remember ONE thing your going to have to live the rest of your life with it.

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Where is a good place for a quote tattoo on a women?

Q. I'm 21 and wanting to get a Shakespeare quote,
"The course of true love never did run smooth" tattoo but I want to able to hide it for work or when in my wedding dress. I was thinking ribs or ankle but not sure.With it on my ribs, I don't want it to get deformed in the future when I decide to have children. Help?

A. You could have it on the back of your neck or running under your collar bone.

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What color accessories to use for a little black dress?

Q. My husband is graduating from a military school next month and I found a cute casual black dress for the ceremony. (no tattoo showing/no cleavage/knee length/cap sleeve/ribbon waist detail) Im unsure what color shoes and handbag to opt for though. The graduation is mid morning - mid afternoon, so I don't want to look too glam. Oh, and what about hosiery? Any suggestions?

A. ill help you out! :D
well, i dont know if red is too elegant but...:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fjewelry&product%5Fid=1059558794&Page=1
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?productRef=SEARCH&category=&prodId=181760
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?productRef=SEARCH&category=&prodId=179915
http://www.girlprops.com/RetailScience/page2/group/8217

or black and white ALWAYS looks good:
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?productRef=SEARCH&category=&prodId=177984
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fjewelry&product%5Fid=1059503453&Page=3
http://www.buckle.com/product/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=JFBJW6JbHpfQg1LbVnY1tNn2cJSV2KnZt8mnCjBvs2vSxTc9fpfj!-1958638027?prd=33051118499&cm_mmc=LinkShare*Women%27s%2520Accessories*BKE%2520Clear%2520Bangle%2520Bracelet%2520Set&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-z.zGj8DAqOFnNljrdhW_dg&sku=9970980000&bmUID=1233469716670
http://www.windsorstore.com/shop_detail.aspx?id=70042#

or just go with any classic gold jewlery you have
for hosiery:
if you want it to have more color http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2986454/0~2376776~2374327~6014317~6014318?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014318&P=1
or texture http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2992929/0~2376776~2374327~6014317~6014318?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014318&P=5
or just plain black

good luck!!! hope i helped!!

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How do you go about a Federal Business Grant?

Q. I own a very successful tattoo shop and would like to expand my business, and I was aware of a business grant how would i go about it?

A. It is hard to find grants to start a business -- especially for a tatoo shop.

Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for starting a for-profit business.

One possible exception is for companies developing or exporting agricultural goods, including food and forest product. Another exception could be the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbir/index.html , which fund the research and development of technological innovation that meets specific government needs.

Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/mostrequesteditems/CON_FAQ2.html

"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."

Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.

Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program

Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs

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