Yes, you can absolutely tattoo on dark skin. There are just a few differences in tattooing dark skin tones vs. light skin tones—kinda like how there are differences in styling curly hair vs. straight ...

There's quite a process that goes into getting a tattoo. Once you've actually made up your mind to get one, you then have to think of a design and then a placement, find a reputable parlor, and ...

As a beauty editor who frequently writes about tattoo trends, I spend a lot of time on social media looking through hashtags pertaining to nearly every kind of design you could think of. Abstract ...

The tattoo industry has historically failed to address the specific needs of melanin-rich skin for many years, leaving many Black clients with subpar outcomes due to unsuitable ink choices combined ...

Society is getting more and more accepting of tattoos, which means you have no excuse not to get the one you’ve been thinking of for the last few years. But getting a tattoo as a Black person can be a ...

Every episode, competitors must execute a tattoo on a “human canvas”—that is, a client. But whenever there’s a canvas with darker skin, no one wants to tattoo him or her. Why? Because for the dozen or ...

A tattoo is a permanent piece of art on the body that, for many people, acts as a form of self-expression. Several factors can affect the design, healing, and appearance of a tattoo. For optimal ...

Choosing an artist for their knowledge and experience working with dark skin can help you get the desired look and avoid common mistakes. Share on Pinterest Florence Goupil/Getty Images When I got my ...