Tattoos and Piercing
Getting your first tattoo or choosing a piercing can be a great form of self expression, and wikiHow’s Tattoos and Piercing category is here to make the process go smoothly! Learn how to choose a tattoo design, care for your new tattoo, and more. If piercings are your style, get advice on topics ranging from avoiding body piercing mistakes to determining if a piercing is infected.
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How to
Become a Tattoo Model
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Articles about Tattoos and Piercing
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How to
Email a Tattoo Artist
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How to
Deal With Tattoo Pain
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How to
Shade a Tattoo
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How to
Prepare for a Tattoo
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How to
Get Your First Tattoo
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How to
Make Tattoo Ink
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How to
Practice Tattooing
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Do You Tip a Piercer?
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How to
Fix a Bad Tattoo
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How to
Start a Sleeve Tattoo
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How to
Get a Medical Tattoo
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How to
Become a Tattoo Model
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How to
Get a Tebori Tattoo
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