Tattoos on workers dealing with the public

[kaw1218]

Okay you got me there..."Body piercing of any kind, other than women’s ears, is not permitted at any time on campus, including the residence hall dorm rooms." However....this is a relgious school, and also states what to wear on SUNDAY This is not a Academia school.

but how do they know that I have piercings if they can't see them?

 

[bdtracey]

but how do they know that I have piercings if they can't see them?

That's awesome! I have a buddy that got passed up for my job because our president was concerned about how his piercings would affect client relations. He would have been a better fit than me FOR SURE and would have treated our clients perfectly (not that I don't; but he's really smooth!) The only piercing he has is in his tongue and you really can't tell unless you're looking for it.

I was smart enough to take out my earrings for the interview (at least the ones they can see ) but I have a tattoo that they can't see either and I'm scheduled for another one in a couple weeks but it won't be visible either, unless I'm in shorts.

 

[charlie,nj]

Bdtracey and MrsKreamer thank you for the information.

charlie,nj:

The cost made up of a bunch of different factors, mainly time. Location sometimes comes into play as well. Let's say for example that you want a VERY hidden mickey (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) and a heterosexual of the same gender as yourself will be the artist; I would expect them to charge you at least twice the price compared to the same art in a different, less hidden mickey, location.

I'm going to be getting a canada flag in the shape of a mickey head, about the size of an antenna ball, on the back of my calf and it will cost me $150 CDN (~$125 USD). This one will take approximately an hour to do. My other one took a little less than 1/2 an hour and it cost $85 CDN but it was done at one of the Top 15 shops in North America by Paul Jefferies (owner of Smilin' Buddha in Calgary). He's a Canadian tattooing legend and I got him simply because I'm lucky!

I forgot to quote your question but hopefully this covers it. With respect to how much they're going to charge you...it really depends on the amount of detail. If they need to do a bunch of shading it's going to take longer and therefore more money.

I would highly recommend shopping around and looking at the artists portfolios before you commit to getting inked. If you're getting something simple done you'll should be able to go with just about anyone that has done tats before. If it is something more unique (like a portrait) make sure you do your research! There are only a few select people that can do portraits and I've heard of people travelling VERY long distances for portraits. Also, there are artists that refuse to do colours; I heard that Kat Von D from Miami Ink doesn't do colours but that has not been confirmed.

HTH!!!

Edit: I just re-read your post.

Yes it hurts but not a sharp shooting pain. Imagine scratching your skin until it is raw, then scratch some more. It'll only be a little 'uncomfortable' for the first few minutes and then your endorphines (sp?) kick in. I found my first tat somewhat peaceful after a while but I think this next one will be a little rougher.

One of the neatest things I saw with respect to getting your son's name inked was on Miami Ink. This guy went in with his kid (6 or 7 years old) who knew how to spell his own name, gave him a Sharpie marker and got him to write his name on his father's chest. It totally looked like a kids writing but that's what made it really special. I'm definitely keeping that in mind when I have kids!

My DH has 3 tattoos. The one on his right upper forearm is a beautiful lion and grass and flowers, it is the symbol for Leo. It is about the size of a small postcard. It is colored. It was (I think) $200. The one on his leg is of the grim reaper, very cool btw, and it is just black and I believe it was $300, it is the size of a business letter envelope. The one on his other forarm doesn't count, it was done by a friend's brother and he messed up so he got a discount...


ETA....he says the ones that cover your back could run into the $1000s depending on the detail. Yes it hurts, but I have heard many can block it out after awhile, and I have heard that many cannot.

My DH says look at it this way, you are paying for someone's art to be forever a part of your body...

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[cardaway]

Actually no, it doesn't depend. A naked woman is a naked woman.

Any sexual harrassment policy in place, everywhere they have them in place, would see this issue as black and white. A provocatively dressed female tattoo would qualify as over the line.

Yeah, that Venus statue is hard core porn, plain and simple. Better cover it up quicklike.

Not all nudity is porn or offensive.

 

[disneysteve]

Yeah, that Venus statue is hard core porn, plain and simple. Better cover it up quicklike.

Not all nudity is porn or offensive.

I agree with you 100%. Unfortunately, in our PC, zero-tolerance society, everything has become black or white. When I hear stories of parents protesting the school trip to the local art museum because some of the art may portray nude images, I know people have lost it.

 

[cardaway]

I agree with you 100%. Unfortunately, in our PC, zero-tolerance society, everything has become black or white. When I hear stories of parents protesting the school trip to the local art museum because some of the art may portray nude images, I know people have lost it.

Actually my point is these things have to be black and white. If somehwere has a no piercing/tattoo poplicy, then it applies to everything. If they don't, I can't see saying some are OK and others are not. Too much room for discrimination and lawsuits.

 

[kaw1218]

That's awesome! I have a buddy that got passed up for my job because our president was concerned about how his piercings would affect client relations. He would have been a better fit than me FOR SURE and would have treated our clients perfectly (not that I don't; but he's really smooth!) The only piercing he has is in his tongue and you really can't tell unless you're looking for it.

I was smart enough to take out my earrings for the interview (at least the ones they can see ) but I have a tattoo that they can't see either and I'm scheduled for another one in a couple weeks but it won't be visible either, unless I'm in shorts.

can't see my tatoo either!

 

[disneysteve]

Actually my point is these things have to be black and white. If somehwere ahs a no piercing/tattoo poplicy, than it applies to everything. If they don't, I can't see saying some are OK and others are not. Too much room for discrimination and lawsuits.

I think an easy way to do it for this particular issue is no VISIBLE tattoos or piercings. If you want to pierce your belly button but always have it covered, that's completely different than piercing your nose or tongue. Same goes for tattoos. A rose on your butt is different than a dragon around your neck.

 

[cardaway]

I think an easy way to do it for this particular issue is no VISIBLE tattoos or piercings. If you want to pierce your belly button but always have it covered, that's completely different than piercing your nose or tongue. Same goes for tattoos. A rose on your butt is different than a dragon around your neck.

I thought it was a given that we were talking only about visible tattoos or piercings.

But on the other hand, some peicrcings don't cover up as well as others.

 

[bdtracey]

I thought it was a given that we were talking only about visible tattoos or piercings.

But on the other hand, some peicrcings don't cover up as well as others.

AGREED!!!