Skin and Body

While there are several tattoo shops in Welland, I have personally always dealt with Artistic Impressions, located at 29 Niagara Street. I was first introduced to the shop when I went with two friends, one of whom was getting a…
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Kat Von D, also known by her full name as Katherine Von Drachenberg, and known as the “Queen of Portraits” is a beautiful person, who is even more beautiful through the artwork portrayed on her entire body. On her official…
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The Mark of a Warrior My great grandmother was bestowed with the traditional Maori tattoo or moko for her dedication to a great Maori chief and her tribe. Great Mana or honor was granted with such a gift and it…
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Finding a good tattoo artist is a little different from finding other service providers. Usually, clean-cut personnel and a good location in a nice neighborhood are criteria when people shop around for someone to provide a service. In this case…
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In the United States, ear piercing is considered one of the more conventional and less risky types of piercing. In fact, many young girls have their ears pierced before they enter elementary school and some parents even have their babies’…
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Tattoos and the endless designs that flow around the art form. It is a little like chocolate or electronic goods. There is always a better choice than the one you ended up with. Getting a tattoo and choosing a design…
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Permanent eye liner is the implantation of colored, natural pigment into the line around the eye. This procedure is done with an electric gun and needle similar to what you would expect to see at a Tattoo Parlor.The procedure is…
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Piercings may not be quite so permanent as tattoos but they can be costly, have the potential to damage your health and can look so wrong if they are carried out by an amateur. When you are looking to have…
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Nipple piercings have been popular at various times throughout history, such as during the reign of Louis XIV, and were worn by both men and women. Such piercings are often considered to be sexy, and in the majority of cases…
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There are so many beautiful, shiny, sparkling pieces of body jewelry on the market, all designed to accentuate the most fashion conscious of pierced bodies, but what is the ‘right’ material for your body? Before buying any body jewelry, consider…
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So you have decided to have a body piercing, have you? Well, presumably, you have thought about it long and hard before making your final decision. I know piercings are often not as permanent as Tattoos but they still require…
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How would you like to wake up every morning with your makeup already done? For some busy women, this might sound like a dream come true. Well, the good news is, if you’re willing to cough up the cash and…
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Body Piercing: Why you shouldn’t do it yourself…. If you really are into piercings for their aesthetic value, okay, fine, I can respect that. But look at it this way-if you were going to fix the muffler on your brand…
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The most popular type of nose piercing takes place in the surrounding soft tissue on the outside of the nasal passages. But if you want to, and are brave, you can have a ‘Barbell’ at the bridge of your nose…
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If you are the victim of a botched body piercing, you have a few options. Depending on the location and severity of the problem, you may still be able to heal it properly. Unfortunately, there are some cases where you…
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“You haven’t been to prison, have you,” a man asks as he sets down two pineapples, a bag of pita chips and a twinkie. I look at him for a moment, wondering what would possess someone to ask that. His…
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For many people, getting a tattoo can be a spur-of-the-moment decision. If they do put much thought into it, they tend to focus on choosing the design for the tattoo and where they would like it positioned on their body….
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It’s not just because I am a little older that I think many facial piercings are inappropriate. I actually like some of them, but as they say ‘There’s a time and place for everything’. If you are having a job…
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If a piercing artist has botched your piercing the first thing to do is recognize whether you need medical help. If it is just the case that they have pierced you in an unbalanced fashion this is annoying but not…
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Calgon Take me away! In the 70’s that was the cry of many a weary and tired housewife. But todays hardworking wives and mothers are flocking to day spas by the hundreds. They seek a few hours of pampering to…
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In the ever-changing fast-paced world we live in, why not treat yourself to a relaxing day at the spa? A basic spa treatment can include anything from a heated stone massage to a manicure and pedicure to a facial. Spas…
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The best spas are sanctuaries of tranquility and oasis’ of calm. The gurgling sounds of water, the aroma of fragrant oil, the soft terry of the robes, the massaging nubs on the “for-your-use” sandals all work to transport us from…
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Have you ever wondered why the word “Spa” sounds like “Ah”? Experience a complete spa treatment and you will know why. The best treatment starts out wrapped up in a luxurious robe, sipping juice or purified water, munching on fresh…
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Although spas have been around for years they used to be only available to the ailing elite who could afford them. Not any more! The benefits of spa treatments have become both widely recognized and much more affordable making them…
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Skin tags are extra skin that has formed on a part of your body that has no right being there. Some people get moles others get skin tags they are annoying no mater what they are. With care you can…
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Ready, set, om. Today’s spas are designed to promote a deep sense of relaxation by offering their clients a vast array of stress-relieving and healing treatments. Spas are a one-stop-shop for healing one’s mind, body and soul. Long gone are…
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Have you ever taken notice of the many different skin types for which there are cosmetics and skin care products? This is because not all products work the same for everyone. When you are buying some of these products you…
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Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter I received this body butter as a sample and I have to admit it has me convinced. Since I have got pregnant I have found the skin on my face very dry however I am…
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If you have already achieved the healthy skin that you desire, consider yourself lucky because many people spend their lives striving for skin they yearn for. If your skin is currently healthy, you want to make sure that you maintain…
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If you are like most people that suffer with psoriasis then you may find that you have the unattractive skin condition on your scalp. Of course people differ and symptoms of this condition may vary but for the most part…
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