The Family Business is home to eight tattoo artists, all of whom represent very distinct styles ranging from skilled line work by Michele L’abbate to striking geometric patterns by Chisaki, to colourful, contemporary figurative designs by Inma. Mo Coppoletta, the Godfather of the business, has a design remit that extends beyond tattooing, having produced graphic...
In the far-off past, tattoos were something only sailors had, and the only body part people pierced was their ears. Nowadays, piercings and tattoos are everywhere. But like anything you do in life – from driving a car to playing a sport – tattoos and piercings come with some risks. Taking a few precautions will...
Piercings can be psychologically “addictive,” in the sense that many people will continue to see how far they can push their limits once they start getting them, says Stephanie Hutter-Thomas, a professional body piercer and PhD candidate studying the psychology of body art. “After conquering the anxiety of successfully receiving and healing that first body...
But what about when you get a body piercing or tattoo? Since body art services are not taxable in the usual sense, you think you are in the clear and that all you have to do is worry about getting through a little pain or discomfort, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, in the vast majority of tattoo...
Taking a few precautions will help you get the best results from your new body art and avoid side effects, which can include allergic reactions to inks or piercing jewelry, infections caused by unsterile equipment and needles, and scarring. “Body art is a popular form of self-expression, but people who decide to get a tattoo...