Archive for May, 2009

May.31.2009

Day Two at Hell City Tattoo Fest

It’s half-way through day two of the Hell City Tattoo Fest here in “Killumbus,” Ohio and it’s already been an amazing experience. We’ve met some really wonderful people and run into some old friends we met last year. We’ve taken hundreds of photos already of some really stunning artwork and fun body piercings - as [...]

May.25.2009

In the News

Hayden Panettiere’s Misspelled TattooThe media is coming down hard on Miss Panettiere, calling her a moron for her misspelled tattoo, but it should be noted that she is not the first person to make such a mistake. Misspelled tattoos, especially when they are written in a language that the person doesn’t speak or write themselves, [...]

May.25.2009

Forum Discussion: Two Lobes, Only One Will Stretch

lxl3lindxl writes: “Ok so I’ve had one ear pierced before this decade and gauged it here and there on my own (never a constant size) but never had any problems with it. Now a good few months ago I decided to get the second lobe pierced and start gauging both of them (since one looks, [...]

May.19.2009

Question of the Week

Question: “I know this is probably a really stupid question [but] I have wanted a tattoo for about twenty years. After all of this time wanting one I am ready, but I do have a fear. It is not the pain, I am ready for a certain degree of pain. [...]

May.19.2009

Forum Discussion: Is Sedation an Option for Body Piercing?

Starting post question: “Is there a way to have sedation piercing? I have horrible promblem with needles but a passion for body art (ears I can do) can any one help?” - Hite45 Nooo…..sorry. In addition to the fact that sedation comes with its own set of risks, it has to [...]

May.11.2009

Foot Tattoo Aftercare - Special Instructions and Healing Tips

While the aftercare for most new tattoos is pretty standard, since getting my feet tattooed it has become apparent to me that foot tattoo care does warrant its own special set of instructions and tips. While you’ll still be following the same basic regimen and the same products can be used, there are a few [...]

May.04.2009

Get Hell City “Dings” For Your Phone, Mp3 Player, Etc.

In addition to apparel, you can also get official Hell City decals for your cell phone, mp3/4 player, gaming device or laptop from DiNG LIFE. While the decals aren’t as detailed as some that I’ve had in the past (they cut around the keypad and don’t go all the way around the device) they are [...]

May.04.2009

Get Your Hell City Gear Before the Event

Trust me, if you’re going to Hell City you’re going to want some of the great souvenir gear they offer - tees, hats, jackets and even devilishly cute panties are just some of the great apparel you can get that sport the Hell City devil and/or logo. This isn’t chintzy stuff, either - the [...]

May.04.2009

Forum Discussion: Tattoos and Diabetes

A very important question was raised on the forum about getting a tattoo with diabetes. Here is the response I gave and you can visit the message board to read the entire thread: As long as your diabetes is under control (meaning an A1C under 7%) you should be okay to get [...]

May.04.2009

Are You Ready for a Hell of a Good Time?

Last year, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending the Hell City Tattoo Festival in “Killumbus,” Ohio. Although I had attended several body art conventions in the past, Hell City surpassed them all in many aspects. Between the high quality artists, the great entertainment, and the lively atmosphere all weekend long, it [...]