Before you go get that tattoo you've been dreaming of, here are 6 important things you need to keep in mind.

Historically, tattoos existed at the fringe of society. But today, tattoos are mainstream — gracing the skin of athletes, celebrities, professionals and everyday people. According to the Pew Research ...

Getting your first tattoo rarely happens in a perfectly calm, logical moment. More often, it arrives wrapped in adrenaline and emotion, with the sense that something meaningful is about to happen.

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More people are getting tattoos under anesthesia — but “the risk is never zero,” an expert tells PEOPLE Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard ...

As tattoos and body piercings become more popular, you may be wondering about the rules for body art in California. How young is too young to get inked or add ear plugs in the Golden State? While 18 ...

Mounting evidence suggests tattoos are linked to elevated cancer risk. Redness, swelling, and itching are all normal parts of the immune response to getting a tattoo. In fact, the immune response is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 11—Dive into the art and world of tattooing at the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta. Brian Everett, co-founder of the convention and ...

Tattoos are growing in popularity and acceptance, with a wide range of styles and studios throughout the Kansas City region. Tattoo studios here in Kansas City are colorful environments, offering a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tattoos are popular among young and old people alike, but because they're a permanent decision, many states have put laws in place ...