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Ear Piercings and Kids: What You Need to Know

What should you consider before getting your child’s ears (or anything else) pierced? We get straight to the, er, point.

21 Things To Know Before You Get A Tattoo

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Unique body piercing ideas to give you an edgy look

Body piercing has become more mainstream in recent years with many celebrities and public figures sporting piercings as a form of personal style. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, body piercing can also have a cultural or spiritual significance for some people

Tips For Hiding A Tattoo

Do you have a tattoo that you are trying to hide? If so, then you’ve probably already discovered that pants, turtlenecks/high collars, and long sleeves are your best friend. However there are some other options that work well at covering up your unwanted tattoo when you’re on your way to ... Read More

Should anti-tattoo discrimination be illegal?

Tattoos are more popular than ever, but workers can lose or be denied jobs because of them. Should employment law be changed to protect them?

Should tattoos be considered art? Are tattooers artists?

The way for anything to prove it’s worth, is by producing a better product. Early tattooing had a limited palette, limited machines and limited needle groupings. Such a social stigma was attached to tattoos for generations that truly talented artists often looked elsewhere for careers. And not to pick on just tattooing, the other genres I discussed had the same problems early on. In fact, going back to the beginning of comics, serious artists tended to do something that involved more money and…

Tattoos: The ultimate art investment?

As tattoos grow in popularity, many enthusiasts are willing to spend a pretty penny on the art.

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.

A Tattoo Artist's Guide to Your First Tattoo

First tattoo? Choosing a good studio

Choosing the right tattoo parlor is just as important as the design you pick. When deciding to get a...

Want an Underboob Tattoo? Read This First

21 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo

Why I Got My First Down Syndrome Tattoo

"The tattoo is our visual and public proclamation that we are proud of our children with Down syndrome."

11 Pieces of Advice for Getting Your First Tattoo, From People Who Have Tattoos

Thinking About Getting a Cosmetic Tattoo? Read This First

Semipermanent makeup looks so much better than the harsh lip liner and drawn-on eyebrows from back in the day. But here's why you still need to think before you ink.

14 teeny tiny tattoos to show off your love for music

Music lovers turn to ink to share their love for the bands and songs that changed their lives. Some are elaborate, but they can also be subtle tattoos.

For Breast Cancer Survivors, A Restorative Tattoo Is More Than Just Art

Restorative tattoos of nipples & areolas can help breast cancer survivors heal after a mastectomy. Here's what to know.

To Tattoo Or Not Tattoo? After Breast Cancer, That's The Question

After a mastectomy, I felt mangled and ashamed by what I had lost. For me, micropigmentation was the answer.