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Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/22/2009

Expertise

Tattoo, Permanent cosmetics, Needling, Areola Repigmentation, Tattooing over Scars

Experience in the area

I've been tattooing professionally for 10 years in shops in the US and England. I now own Dragonfly Ink in San Francisco, CA

Organizations

Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals

Education/Credentials

Apprenticed at Black and Blue Tattoo Specialized training and certifications: Cross-contamination Prevention SofTaps Micropigmentation Areola Repigmentation Skin Needling University Art Courses

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Scars can be tattooed over.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Tiffany	10/08/09	10	10	10	10
Mon	10/08/09	8	8	10	9
Cindy	08/20/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you, Sasha, for your expertise!
Vika	08/18/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much, I had previously .....
Dorian	08/17/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you Sasha! I noticed when I .....

Recent Answers from Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist

2009-10-08 New Foot Tat:

Tiffany- It is always good to talk to your tattoo artist in person as s/he is on the spot and can see what is happening better than I. It isn't uncommon for foot tattoos to swell or even bruise,

2009-10-05 Massive Tattoo Ink Loss and Soft Scabs and Possible Repair:

Donald- It isn't uncommon for for scabs to cause ink loss. I'd be careful not to pick it and if you need a touch up wait about 4 weeks. If you can, check in with your artist as s/he is on the spot

Amy- There is no standard licensing in the United States, each local health department has its owm regulations at this point. You will need to contact your local health department to see what is required

2009-10-02 cross contamination for tattoos and peircings:

Michelle- Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of potentially harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another. It is important in tattooing, but also cooking, research

2009-10-01 just getting started:

Carolyn- I'm glad you wrote to get assistance, unfortunately, I'm not able to help with actual problem solving of tattoo technique in this format. What you need is an apprenticeship with an artist

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