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My name is Dorian Antes. I live in Las Cruces, NM and I own Beneath the Skin Tattoo and Body Modification. I am the body piercer and I work with three talented artists. I have been piercing for around 7 or eight years (depending on what you want to call professional piercing!) and have been a licensed CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens instructor for around a year now. I am a first degree black belt in Kojosho Karate. I played classical basoon for 7 years, classical and jazz saxophone for 5 years and classical percussion for about 2. I breed ball pythons, I love to cook, and have many varied interests.

Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings How to survive your first tattoo

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So you want to get a tattoo? While there are going to be hundreds of shops out there that are looking to take your money, there are a few simple steps that can follow that will lessen the chances of having a bad tattoo experience. First of all, you should be listening to word of mouth. Most tattoo shops have artists that are very good on paper, so try to look past any flashy advertising they may be throwing out there. Work will speak for itself, so listen to what people have to say about a certain shop. If you see someone that has a tattoo that you like, ask them where they got it, and ask...

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