Traumatic tattoos are formed when everyday materials, like graphite, dirt or gravel; or metal pieces, like shrapnel, become ...

Tattoos have a long and storied history that date back thousands of years. They have been applied for decoration, symbolism, rites of passage, religious devotion, status, fertility, talismans, ...

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A tattoo is the ultimate blend of art, creativity, and self-expression — a means of decorating your body in a way that feels personal to you. When considering getting some new ink, the first decision ...

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Tattoo artist Ruby Gore tattoos the outline of a giant harpy eagle onto her mentee, Selena Barnish, on May 16, 2025. Note: This story touches on the topic of self-harm. If you or someone you know is ...

“The cost is really the technology in the laser,” Mr Wright said. “It's not like a time thing. Most treatments are under a ...

From social security numbers to butterflies, tattoo designs have changed dramatically over the last 150 years. From 1960 to 1995, the number of tattoo artists working in the US skyrocketed from 500 to ...