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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

A little-known problem with tattoos: The ink can complicate breast cancer screening

Tattoos are not linked to breast cancer, but they are linked to misleading mammograms.

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

10 Life Lessons People with Tattoos Can Teach You

There's more to tattoos than meets the eye...and there's a lot that meets the eye! Check out these life lessons from people with tattoos.

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?

How Should I Care for My Skin After Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser tattoo removal is the only safe and effective procedure for removing unwanted tattoos. The process behind the treatment is fairly simple. Laser tattoo removal works by targeting pigment colors in the skin’s dermis, the layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues. Light beams radiated by

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…

Senior Citizens Reveal What Tattoos Look Like on Aging Skin

With more and more of the general population getting tattooed, there's always the thought of how body art will look as people age. This question is answere

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.

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

Tattoo Removal: Can You Undo Your Tattoo?