Temporarty tattoo love

Temporary Tattoo Love - tattoo designs

Date: 10/12/14

Tattooist Jason Ward is proof that decent people still exist in the world. 

His pure kindness towards customer Suzie has turned the pair into 

unexpected internet sensations.

Suzie has been visiting Jason’s tattoo parlour Muscle and Ink for over 

three months now and they have developed a special bond. 

You see, Suzie is not like any customer Jason has ever had before.

Suzie has Down syndrome.

Every Friday Suzie wanders after work for her weekly tattoo fix. But this

isn’t your usual tattoo enthusiast. Suzie appears every week baring a

packet of temporary tattoo designs which she asks Jason

to apply with his expert tattoo skills.

After the first of these visits, Jason didn’t expect to see Suzie back in his

parlour and considered it just another day work. Little did he know, his 

little act of kindness made Suzie’s day. And so, aweekly ritual was born 

for Suzie and Jason. Now, every week Suzie appears at the Parlour, her

pack of temporary tattoos in hand. Jason leads her to a chair, puts on his 

gloves and prepares her arm while Suzie smiles excitedly. Suzie is 

especially a fan of Maori-style patterns.

This story warmed our hearts and deserved a special share in this week’s 

blog. We commend Jason on a job well done and it just goes to show 

that no matter what you may be dealing with –tattoos create a bond and 

sense of happiness that sees no boundaries.

Finger Ink

Good things come in small packages – dainty finger ink

Date: 1/12/14
For those wanting to get some ink for the first time a great idea might be to start off small before working your way up to bigger pieces.
If you’re thinking about getting a small tattoo, why not invest in some artwork for your fingers? It’s the latest celebrity trend taking Hollywood by storm, with the likes of Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé all sporting some funky finger art!
This style of ink may be more suited to girls who have been dressing up their fingers with rings for centuries, however guys are also not limited to this kind of ink if done correctly.

Check out these great small tatt ideas for your fingers below!

The great debate

The Great Debate – Tatt up or Suit up?

Date: 25/11/14
On the 12^th of November Channel Ten’s The Project aired a very topical story about tatts in the workplace. 28 year old Kasey Davis was discriminated against by a potential employer due to her excessive body art.

‘Hi Kasey I think you would be great for the job, but your tattoos are a deal-breaker’ was the response she received from the recruitment agency.
Kasey was left feeling belittled and unwanted.

The story highlights an important taboo subject in our society. An employer would never blatantly admit to not hiring someone based on their gender, race or religion, so why is it okay for them to cast judgement and discriminate against someone with tattoos?
While employers shouldn’t be acting this way, the reality is that some jobs require a certain physical attribute to accompany the job role. Those that love body art need to be prepared to face the fact that despite having the correct qualifications and perfect personality, they could potentially be subject to discrimination due to their ink.
Have you ever been treated unfairly in the workplace because of your tattoos? Let us know and we’ll tell your story.

For more information on discriminatory behaviour in the workplace contact the Fair Work Ombudsmen.

Tattoo Removal

Tattoo Removal – Latest Technology

Date: 21/11/14

There is no doubt tattoos are a form of artistic expression. Each one has its own personal meaning and story behind it. However, over time, circumstances can change and so too can the feelings toward certain tattoo choices.

At one point in your life you may have thought getting a tattoo of your girlfriends name on your chest was a great idea, only for things to go sour years down the track. You’re at the point where you can’t even bear hearing her name without wanting to vomit a little bit, so what do you do with that constant reminder of your past inscribed on your chest?
Let’s talk about the latest technology in tattoo removal and how it can help you with those not so great choices.

PicoSure
According to the Courier Mail, unlike the nano-laser, this new technology which has been available in Queensland since earlier this year, is said to be 10 times more effective. The laser only works on inked areas by blowing the ink into tiny pieces so the body can later absorb it. There is no heat, burning, scarring or tissue damage.
The internet is buzzing over this latest technology, with good reason. Although expensive due to not being covered by insurance, it can reduce laser treatment sessions by half! Of course, this will vary between different skin tones and tattoo boldness or colour.
With about a quarter of Australians under the age of 30 wanting to get their tattoos removed, it is no wonder many are turning to this latest form of treatment for an effective removal.

Alternatively, if you don’t want to remove the tattoo completely, consider seeing a tattooist who specialises in cover ups. Turning the old into a fantastic new piece of ink might be a better option for you.