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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.

Most tattoo ink isn't vegan

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

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

Pinched ink: is it wrong to steal a tattoo?

Celebrities have been sued for it, and tattoo artists get shunned for doing it. So how do people wind up with identical tattoos?

Tattoos: The ultimate art investment?

As tattoos grow in popularity, many enthusiasts are willing to spend a pretty penny on the art.

Considering a tattoo? Please think before you ink

Tattoos often represent important stories in people’s lives, but they can come with risks and regrets.

Tattoo regret: How many people are removing their ink?

See how far laser technology has come, you might just be able to erase it completely.

Tattoo therapy: How ink helps sexual assault survivors heal

Tattoos can help sexual assault survivors heal by allowing them to regain their sense of control, redefine their relationship with their bodies and move away from the identity of a victim to one of a survivor.

Celebs Who Had Tattoos Removed

Next time you're thinking about getting a new tat, remember these stars who lived to regret their ill-advised ink.

Is tattoo removal a sign that getting inked is fading in popularity?

A Saskatoon doctor says she's seeing more and more people asking for tattoo removal.

Invisible Ink Tattoo Removers

Did you know that 3 in 10 Americans have a tattoo? Having that love one's name or image on your body may have seemed like a good idea at the time. What if you changed your mind? Thanks to Invisible Ink Tattoo Removers, that decision no longer has to be a permanent one.

3 Tattoo Revolutionaries Who Express Their Values in Ink

Do People With Tattoos Regret at Least One Inking?

Someone's name, an Asian character, a tribal pattern and a star constellation were the top four tattoos people regretted getting, a third have had one removed.