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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

The 10 biggest mistakes people make when getting a tattoo

[Photo by: Allef Vinicius/Unsplash] Poor placement There are two major types of poor tattoo placement. The obvious one is when you don’t think about the consequences of what you’re getting tattooed (like your face), but the other kind is more about design. If you know that you will eventually have a lot of tattoos or that …

A Complete Guide To Your First Tattoo

Getting your first tattoo is super exciting--welcome to the club! Here are a few tips and tricks when getting your first tattoo to help create the best experience possible for both you and your artist! Experience tattoos like never before with Club Tattoo in both Arizona and Las Vegas.

10 Tattoo Lotions That'll Heal Your New Ink ~Beautifully~

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.

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

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Burn Your Skin?

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

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."

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.