http://tattoo-designs-blog.com Learn the techniques of be a good tattoo artist Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:54:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tattooing today has taken on a whole new meaning than it has, let's say, just ten years ago. It's growing by leaps and bounds, and will continue to grow. Statistics say that in the United States, better than one out of every ten persons has a tattoo. This breaks down ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/you-can-be-a-good-tattoo-artist-it-depends-on-you.html Legislation Legislation regulating the practice of cosmetic tattooing is being implemented rapidly. An up-to-date status of legislation by State is posted on the Internet at: www.micropigmentation.org. The American Academy of Micropig-mentation provides nationally recognized Board Certification which includes rigorous written, oral and practical exams for candidates with at least one year experience. ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/cosmetic-tattooing-legislation.html Complications of PC 1. Corneal Abrasions: In a survey of permanent makeup instructors taken in 1997, a 40% incidence of corneal abrasions was reported. Dr. Charles S. Zwerling, MD states that it is probably closer to 100% of technicians that have experienced a client with a corneal abrasion. Dr. Zwerling goes ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/complications-of-cosmetic-tattoos.html Permanent makeup, unlike traditional tattooing, often requires two or three sessions to achieve the desired result. Seasoned tattoo artists are the first to admit that tattooing on the face is much more difficult than other parts of the body. Always exposed to the sun and environment, the face provides a ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/cosmetic-tattooing-the-face-versus-the-body-as-a-canvas.html Colors Talc-free pigments, whether iron oxide or organic are vital to prevent foreign body reactions. The debate continues about the safety of inorganic versus organic pigments and particle size of pigments used in permanent makeup. Because no pigments for tattooing are FDA approved, the suppliers of pigments are largely responsible for ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/colors-and-pain-control-on-cosmetic-tattoos.html A survey of dermatechnicians in 1996 revealed that over 70% were cosmetologists, electrologists and estheticians by training. Most cosmetic tattooing is performed in salons and some cosmetic surgeon's offices. Physicians as a whole are not knowledgeable about cosmetic tattooing and many frown upon the practice as dangerous and unnecessary. This ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/who-does-cosmetic-tattooing.html Permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing of the eyelids, eyebrows and lips has exploded in popularity in the nineties. More and more women, and some men, want to "Wake Up with Makeup". The most common reasons women seek permanent makeup are for convenience, difficulty applying conventional makeup, allergies to makeup, visual ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/cosmetic-tattooing.html Establish a regular pattern of working hours. During your slow periods, you'll find many ways to occupy your time. If and when you have a day when you're tired, distraught or ill, go to bed or go fishing, tomorrow's another day. On a busy day, work customers on a rotation basis. ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/some-advices-don%c2%b4t-work-more-than-two-or-three-hours-on-a-large-tattoo.html In the tattooing trade, payment for tattoos is in cash and in advance. It is hard to take back a tattoo if the customer won't pay. Same deal for checks. Accept only cash in advance - nonrefundable. A sign up front, "no checks," also helps. Also, if you do work ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/tattoo-payment.html Along this line of thought is another form of policy called the "care sheet." This is made up by you and handed to every customer after they receive a tattoo. Just you telling them about the after care and a big poster in front of the chair outlining the steps ... http://tattoo-designs-blog.com/2008/09/being-in-tattoo-bussines-also-has-great-benefits.html