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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.

What Happens to Tattoos When You Remove Them?

If you've ever wondered what happens to a tattoo, the answer's more surprising than you think.

15 Amazing examples of Teeth Tattoos

Love body art… How about inking your pearly whites? As the tattoos move from body to teeth we bring you some amazing examples of teeth tattoos in trend.

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.

The Benefits of a Foreign-Language Tattoo

Even when it goes wrong, body art in another tongue can be a good thing.

Are Henna Tattoos Really Safe for Teens?

Does your teen want a henna tattoo? Learn how this dye is used for designs and the dangers you should know about before you approve this body art.

Why tattoos are more than just body art

From eyebrow microblading after chemotherapy to post-mastectomy tattoos, these can help heal the trauma of cancer

All of Harry Styles’ tattoos and their meanings

From the Green Bay Packers logo to pirate ships, Harry Styles is covered in more than 50 works of body art.

Why so many chefs have tattoos

A new book "Knives and Ink" examines the reasons our culinary heroes are so into body art.

Black Ink Tattoo Or Colored Ink Tattoo: Does It Matter?

The same tattoo gun was used to apply the ink, so why does ink color matter for laser tattoo removal? The answer lies in the physics that underlie the laser tattoo removal technology. The lasers at Eraser Clinic emit pulses of light energy to penetrate the skin (deep into the ... Read More

Are tattoos linked to poor health and risky behavior?

As tattoos become increasingly popular, a new study examines the relationship between body art, physical and mental health, and risky behavior.

Eliminating Workplace Stereotypes: Are Tattoos Still Taboo?

What is the current take on hiring employees with body art?

BLOG: Research finds tattoos not a turnoff for customers

A new study finds customers don’t necessarily look down on employees with tattoos. Body art is even seen as a plus in some settings. The study “Do employees’ tattoos leave a mark on customers’ reactions

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…

Are Tattoo Inks Safe?

The FDA doesn't regulate tattoo ink but views it as falling under the category of cosmetics. Thus many don't know what is in the ink used!

Can You Be Allergic To Tattoo Ink?

Peanuts, bee stings, cat hair … tattoo ink? Believe it or not, a small proportion of people actually suffer from an allergic reaction to the ink used in tattoos. While such allergies are quite rare, there is a possibility of serious health consequences. The reaction can be seen immediately in ... Read More