Qualifications for being a tattoo artist vary from state to state, but often include needing a business license and meeting health department requirements. Find out how there are very few qualifications from the states for quality in tattoo shops with information from an experienced tattoo artist in this free video on tattoo artistry.
Expert: Lenny Welch
Contact: www.addicted2tattoos.com
Bio: Lenny Welch has been tattooing for more than two decades. She owns Addicted 2 Tattoos Inc, a tattoo and piercing shop designed with women in mind.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Hi i understand that the requirements vary from state to state but is it possible to get into the tattoo business with a GED?
Graichen666 6 months ago
In Alberta Canada, it's the exact same. There is absolutly nothing in regards to regulations, so you have to be very careful as to where you get tattooed. Do you research!
MonikerMCR 8 months ago
im in the uk and have had a machine for a couple years now, really want to do this, and thanks i will go find out from the local place :D x
PaintedEcstasytm 2 years ago
depends on your state, i was 16 when i started tattooing professionally, 11 when i first started. Go to a local shop and find out, either 16 or 18
irishangel707 2 years ago
How old do you have to be to become a tattoo artist?
PaintedEcstasytm 2 years ago