Who Is Protecting The Public When It Comes To Tattooing?

     Utah and most states have zero licensing for tattooing and sometimes states and departments

use the word licensing loosely in place of say a permit or blood-borne pathogen certificate.

Many counties don’t even require the shops to cover instruments used during the process to

prevent cross contamination, and those who follow those regulations are not tattooing safely at

all.

    Tattooing if done right can be done with zero incidents as far as health and safety goes. There

are over a dozen new studios open per year in Utah alone, and many of these studios are

owned and operated by people who have received zero training and education on tattooing,

cross contamination and sterilization.

    There are an estimated 21,000 tattoo studios in the USA and this accounts for registered

studios only. It is now a 1.5 billion dollar industry in America which requires no licensing and

very little to no regulations depending on the county. Estimated, there are roughly 40,000

studios including those that aren’t registered that employ over 45,000 individuals.

    Tattoo studios are experiencing a 13% annual market growth rate. Ever since tattooing became

mainstream, the number of people buying equipment and tattooing people inexperienced is

expediential. It is making it harder to self-regulate and it's only getting worse each year. Majority

of studios across Utah and across the US are not safe and experienced tattoo studios, which

should be alarming since they deal with bodily fluids.

    Actual tattoo licensing for tattoo artists along with studios to have their licensing as well,

requirements that meet proper industry standards, apprentice requirements and standards so a

proper system for training is in place should be enforced and expected from all the studios.

    Please be careful when selecting your studio/artist as a poor or uneducated decision by the client 

may be a permanent and detrimental choice.

Friday the 13th Tattoos

       Friday the 13^th 

         In society, there has always been fear surrounding this time of the year due to events in our history that have fallen on this date. A popular myth used to help explain the origin of this superstition comes from an event on Friday, October 13, 1307 in France, where hundreds of Knights Templar were arrested and burned. According to Catholic belief, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ also occurred on Friday 13^th. With so much fear mongering put in place, it’s no wonder why the tattoo industry has proudly flipped the scenario and considered it good luck to get a tattoo on Friday the 13^th.

Cancer Awareness Tattoos

                         

  Cancer Awareness Tattoos

In the light of such dark times regarding cancer and it’s horrible effects on someone’s life, there are always ways to bring awareness to the suffering involved. Sometimes it’s a march, sometimes it’s a story told and even sometimes, it’s a tattoo.

Being surrounded by ribbons might make you believe this is the only way to show your love & support. The truth is, when it comes to such a personal matter, any kind of support counts. If you are deciding on a tattoo, any design will be the perfect design. If it’s something sweet like a butterfly or a flower, or something darker that pulls you out of a deep place inside; it’s still the perfect design.

What truly matters is finding the right artist that will bring your  tattoo idea to life. Your design doesn’t have to be large or full of detail, however, every single line needs to be exact. While doing your research for an artist, keep an open mind to the style they offer and be sure to check their reviews.

 There is no easy way to deal with subject of cancer. There are only ways of finding your own healing and strength, and maybe a little tattoo therapy, too.