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As with most things in life, changing times signals new improvements, and tattoos
are not an exception. The process itself has come a long way since people had no choice but to use crude homemade
instruments to force equally-crude variations of ink into their skins. People these days also do not need to resort
to regular needles and either ashes or bottles of India ink, because most have clean, sterile tattoo studios and
licensed, reputable artists readily available. For a practice that has been around nearly since the beginning of
time, such factors as health, safety, and procedure are relatively modern.
Since South Carolina lifted its ban against tattooing in 2004, which required eleven
years of failed attempts before its eventual success, the state of Oklahoma remained the sole hold-out in banning
tattoos until that ban also was finally lifted at the end of 2006. Currently, tattooing is legal in all states of
the United States, each with its own set of laws, some of which are governed by the state itself, others which have
left the matter in the hands of city or other local governments.
Laws and regulations covering tattooing are varied on a state by state basis. If you
wish to get a tattoo, or if you're considering going into the tattoo business yourself, it is wise to familiarize
yourself with what is required in the state where you live. One key point is that if you have received a tattoo
license in one state, it is not necessarily valid in another state. An unusual exception to state laws is that it
is becoming a common practice for parents to take their teenagers to a nearby state where tattooing minors is legal
with parental consent, even though they reside in a state where it cannot be done. Crossing state borders in order
to get a tattoo may appear extreme, but it happens quite frequently. However, this has produced difficulties in
some instances where school districts have implemented policies forbidding their students from having visible
tattoos.
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As tattoos as a basic form of artwork and self-expression have expanded, so has
another aspect of tattooing which has its roots in ancient history but until quite recently was not widespread in
modern times. Many women, the famous and the average alike, are now opting for tattoos as a form of permanent
cosmetics. No longer needing to apply such things as eyeliner or lipstick on a daily basis, a more permanent form
of these previously-temporary cosmetics are made by tattooing in a manner quite similar to the more well-known
types of tattoos. Getting these types of tattoos not only requires careful consideration on the part of the client,
but skill and professionalism on the part of the artist.
Especially since HIV and AIDS became a life-threatening risk, reputable tattoo
artists have become even more conscientious in taking health precautions for both their own and their customers'
sake. In addition to keeping their studios clean in general, there is a large focus on such practices as using
disposable tattooing needles, throwing away unused inks, and wearing gloves. Prior to this problem, while most
artists did take a reasonable amount of care during tattoo procedures, it was not nearly as important as it is
today. While keeping tattoo studios under the jurisdiction of the state, city, or county Board of Health may be an
intense measure, it is good to know that reputable tattoo artists consider it to be important, necessary, and
worthwhile.
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