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Head tattoos
I have alopecia areata and it looks like it might be time for a head shaving party. So, i had this idea that i should also get a TATTOO on my head! i got really excited about it when i came up with the idea. i do love tattoos and have others on my body. when i told my mom about my idea- she FREAKED! i am almost 40- so, i will still do it if i really want to- but i promised i would gather some information first. she thinks if i get my head tattooed i will "clog" the hair follicles and cause my hair never to grow back. i don't think tattoo ink goes down that far. but- if my hair system is already screwed up- would getting a tattoo on my head REALLY freak it out?
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Permalink Reply by Rob on
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My guess is no, theres no way a little bit of ink would prevent a hair from growing. Also when you get a tattoo you're damaging your skin, the body will then try to heal itself. The healing process could even bring hair regrowth. There are hair loss treatments in which skin damaging substances are used in hopes that along with new skin, new hair follicles will develop as well.
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Permalink Reply by Amy loves Lulu on
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now that would be ironic. shave my head and get a tattoo to embellish my bald head- and then the hair grows back. thanks for the info.
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Permalink Reply by Luka Plourde on
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I'd say go for it! You only live once afterall! I first started losing my hair at 18, tried EVERYTHING, really. Then when I was 26 I got my first tat. At the time I had a few bald spots and within the week they were growing new hair. Granted, the tattoo was not on my head but I still swear the process shocked some sense into my system. I am now 34 with 2 complete sleeves and a chest piece, just to mention a few, whenever I get stressed out I head for some ink, my mother thinks I am nuts and would prefer I just get acupuncture but I figure a)for a hundred bucks an hour I want to be able to take something home with me, and b)if people feel like staring I might as well give em something to look at. Good luck...
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thanks for the encouragement! i do love tattoos- i really think it would help me not be SO geeked out about not wearing a wig- just going bald. i like my wig ok but i want to feel free to swim and be in the Texas sun without it. i know i would have more tats if they weren't so pricey! like i said in my original message, i think i'm ready to shave my head- so i kinda want to have a party. i think my friends should donate money to the alopecia areatea research foundation- or something- and 10% of the money can go to my tattoo fund. genius! if i do say so myself.
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Permalink Reply by Amy on
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I just got back from Jamaica and saw a rather hairy man with a full back tattoo and full sleeves. He obviously needed to shave his body hair so that the tattoos are clearly visible. I can't see why it would be any different for your head!
Also, I had my eyebrows tattooed and the hair still comes and goes in that area.
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Permalink Reply by Maureen on
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I just had a consultation today with an awesome tattoo artist here in Indianapolis. I'm getting a lotus flower on my head! The lotus symbolizes the overcoming of a personal hardship and finding, or accepting, the beauty that lies within. Made my appointment for 6/22! I can't wait.
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wow! that is awesome. i can't wait to hear about it! will you share about the PAIN level- and show some pics? where on your head are you thining about putting it?
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