"Kinds of Talk: Juicing Clients in Tattoo World" was both a very interesting piece and very helpful ethnography, because it gave the perfect formula to look back to when writing my ethnography paper.
Personally, tattoo parlors scare me! However, the artists in this ethnography were so friendly that I am almost tempted to go see if the local tattoo hubs in five points demonstrate the same "welcome home" feeling.
I can understand the "juicing" concept completely and think it is a needed in the atmosphere of places like tattoo parlors, piercing shops, etc.. There is a certain fear you have to overcome when you decide to get a tattoo or any other bodily art, because it involves hurting yourself in order to express yourself. Juicing is the perfect way for tattoo artists to get you over your fears and coming back for more which is vital, because it ensures a steady flow of income.
Overall I think that the tattoo artists have adapted to their work in a way that allows them to make customers feel at ease, feel out what tattoo style a customer really wants, and charge the most possible for the tattoo given in order to support the business. Tattooing is an art form, and being a tattoo artists allows you to make anyone your canvas as long as you have all the skill you need both artistically and socially.
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