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Tracy Porch
Issue date: 3/9/05 Section: News
He added that people should not take their tattoo from the examples on the wall of a tattoo parlor.
"The stuff on the wall is called flash. You don't want to go in and randomly grab flash. Ten million people are going to have the exact same tattoo. You're going to look like an idiot," Boomer said. "Have some alteration. Make it personal. It's going to be on your body for a very long time."
Boomer said his third rule is the most important.
"Whatever you want. Make sure you want it for at least a year," Boomer said.
This allows people to avoid hastily getting a tattoo they might later regret, he added.
According to the McDonough County Health Department, it is important to be sure the tattooing facility is clean, sanitary and orderly. Be sure to insist that the tattoo artist wear disposable gloves, and always feel free to inquire about the sanitary procedures and standards of the facility. It is important also to make sure the skin is clean before it is punctured and make sure to follow all instructions given regarding care for the new tattoo.
In Illinois, a person must be 21 years old to get a tattoo, and the prices vary depending on the size and detail of the tattoo.
Whether it is the adrenaline rush of the buzzing needle etching into your skin or the finished product, tattoos are more common than ever, and show no sign of going away anytime soon. After all, they are permanent.
- Craig Finlay, assistant photo editor, contributed to this article.
"The stuff on the wall is called flash. You don't want to go in and randomly grab flash. Ten million people are going to have the exact same tattoo. You're going to look like an idiot," Boomer said. "Have some alteration. Make it personal. It's going to be on your body for a very long time."
Boomer said his third rule is the most important.
"Whatever you want. Make sure you want it for at least a year," Boomer said.
This allows people to avoid hastily getting a tattoo they might later regret, he added.
According to the McDonough County Health Department, it is important to be sure the tattooing facility is clean, sanitary and orderly. Be sure to insist that the tattoo artist wear disposable gloves, and always feel free to inquire about the sanitary procedures and standards of the facility. It is important also to make sure the skin is clean before it is punctured and make sure to follow all instructions given regarding care for the new tattoo.
In Illinois, a person must be 21 years old to get a tattoo, and the prices vary depending on the size and detail of the tattoo.
Whether it is the adrenaline rush of the buzzing needle etching into your skin or the finished product, tattoos are more common than ever, and show no sign of going away anytime soon. After all, they are permanent.
- Craig Finlay, assistant photo editor, contributed to this article.
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