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1. Does getting a tattoo hurt?
2. Can you help with the pain?
3. Do some area hurt more then others?
4. Where are the best places to get a tattoo?
5. What kind of score did you get from the Health Department?
6. How safe is getting a tattoo and can I catch anything?
7. How safe is Glow in the Dark Tattoo Ink?

Does getting a tattoo hurt?

This depends on the area, if this is your first tattoo we recommend the upper arm or back to get started. Some people are not as sensitive as others and can handle the feeling and can even acquire a craving for it. Often people build up a pre-tattoo fear factor and then once they feel the power of the needles they learn it is not all that. Some even complain of the lack of pain once they feel our new age equipment.

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Can you help with the pain?

Yes! Once you feel the prick of the needle or needles your own natural defense for pain will begin to counteract the pain with what is called "endorphin activates." This is a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties that becomes active with the fist sign of pain. We also have medical proven analgesic topical that we can use before (a cream form) or after the skin is broken (a spray) and they may also be used together for even more protection again pain.

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Do some areas hurt more then others?

Yes, we believe the most painful areas are on the feet and the arm pit area. The area under the arm is more tender then the outer area and this is one reason so many do not have arm bands all the way around. We here at the beehive have a technique to beat the endorphin run out time and we can also spray the area with the best topical analgesic so you can relax and let us finish the job.

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Where is the best place to get a tattoo?

Follow your dreams and let us help you no matter where you want to place it we can help you get though it. Remember the upper back and arms are less sensitive to pain but you can get a big beautiful lower back piece here at the beehive with less pain and with the latest in equipment.

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What kind of score do you get from the Health Department?

Beehive Tattoos is one of the States cleanest studios! We use factory direct whole built needles that come in a Sterile Bubble Package that has been sterilized with E. O. Gas and this is considered the very safest. We also use one time use factory direct Disposable Tubes and as a customer you will be asked to inspect our supplies and to be in the room during the assembling of your tube and needle. We also have the Autoclave and use a lot of barrier film and have had training in the Universal Precautions for Tattoo Artist and Body Piercers.

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How safe is getting a Tattoo and can I catch any thing?

How safe is it? It depends on the Shop and how clean it is. There are two rooms you should inspect before taking up any ones time at the proposed site. The Bathroom and the Area you will be tattooed in. You can also call ahead or ask these most important questions: "What is your Health Department Score" Another question would be: "Can I see your Autoclave Testing Certificates?" Notice if the shop is testing weekly or monthly. Both are good. Weekly testing is best! Now if they don't seem to have any or you notice it has been a long time then consider how safe that is or is not. Beehive Tattoos tests weekly and we proudly display our certificates.

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How safe is Glow in the Dark Tattoo Ink?

We do not use any ink that will Glow in the dark under your skin and would suggest your local health department be informed if you find a shop that is tattooing it. You can also check with the FDA on its findings. Click this link if you want to learn what it can do to you,  how it can effect your life, and what it is made of: http://www.whitetigertattoos.com/GlowInTheDark.html

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Susan Keller
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