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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

What happens to your body when you get a tattoo

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.

73 Of The Best Tattoo Ideas On The Internet

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?

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.

Tattoos: The ultimate art investment?

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

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.

Ink Rx? Welcome to the World of Paramedical Tattoos

Needles and pigments are helping medical patients heal emotionally.