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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

73 Of The Best Tattoo Ideas On The Internet

What happens to your body when you get a 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.

How Tattoos Help Sexual Assault Survivors Reclaim Their Bodies

For years, women have been getting tattoos as a means to heal from personal trauma.

More harmful than a tattoo: Is body branding legal?

While the visual results may be comparable to a tattoo, the process of actually producing a brand is quite different — which makes it a legal grey area.

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

What tattoos really do to our bodies' immune systems

More than 30% of Americans are tattooed today. Yet, few studies have focused on the biological impact beyond risks of cancer or infection.

Why Would 31 People Get These Words Tattooed On Their Bodies?

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.