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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

If Humans Shed So Much Dead Skin, How Are Tattoos Permanent?

Your body is constantly throwing off dead skin cells—a million every day. So how come tattoos don't fall off with them? It turns out, your body's immune system tries to get rid of the ink under your skin, but in the process, it makes those marks permanent, as this video from TED-Ed explains.

From Lasers to Makeup, Five Ways to Erase That Tattoo You Regret

Need to undo some ink? Five ways to erase that tattoo.

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.

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…

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

Literally Just 650 Seriously Cool Ideas For Your Next Tattoo

Hundreds of tattoo ideas for your inking pleasure.

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.