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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

What happens to your body when you get a tattoo

21 Amazing Tattoos That Have Done An Incredible Job Covering Up Scars

Can Tattoos Prevent Skin Cancer?

Does tattoo ink shield the skin preventing skin cancer development from UV exposure? We explore the link between skin cancer prevention and tattoos

The Ouroboros Is More Than Just a Cool Tattoo

It may seem that the ouroboros came into existence with the flowering of tattoo culture, but in truth, this symbol is centuries-old and has a fascinating history.

Tattoo Ideas That Will Be Cool Forever

Newsflash: Tattoos are permanent. I'd be lying if I said I thought long and hard about this before I got all my ink. In fact, it's only luck that the ink I first started getting is still a relevant tattoo idea 10 years later. Yes! Turns out this sign…

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Burn Your 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

Ask the Expert: Can a Tattoo Increase Skin Cancer Risk?

Dermatologists have been evaluating patients with tattoos for decades, and they have never found an increased prevalence of skin cancer in those individuals. The same is true for patients who have already had melanoma or another form of skin cancer — the inks used in tattoos have not been shown to increase their risk of …

Day of the Dead sugar skull tattoos: The meaning is more than skin deep

These bright and joyful renderings of deceased loved ones capture "the sweetness of someone's life."

Literally Just 650 Seriously Cool Ideas For Your Next Tattoo

Hundreds of tattoo ideas for your inking pleasure.

For Some Native Hawaiians, Tattoos Are More Than Skin Deep

They're a way to honor the past, even while breaking from it

For Those With Darker Skin, Finding The Right Tattoo Artist Can Be A Struggle

Different skin tones call for different tattooing approaches. That can make things difficult on tattoo artists and their customers alike.

21 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo