While strangers have sometimes perceived me as irreparably damaged based on my appearance alone, they’re wrong.” ...

Getting a tattoo in a language that you don't understand is rarely a good idea. Hell, even tattoos in people's native tongues ...

Between the recipient and the artist, one would think that someone would have stopped these ideas in their tracks.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Tattoos might tell a story, but they rarely tell the truth about one's ...

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Kristiana Squillante and Edward Wrixon's friends and family were shocked when they unveiled what appeared to be permanent ...

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the ...

That lasting sense of connection is exactly what makes travel tattoos so meaningful for some. "A tattoo becomes the ultimate ...

Most people make bad decisions when they're young. Toxic relationships, quitting school, and splurging on non-essentials are all up there. The same can be said about tattoos; how many of us have ...

As we age, skin changes, chronic health conditions, and medications can affect how tattoos heal and raise the risk of infection. Older adults need to consider the health risks before getting tattoos.

"They’re small, but I still take my time to make sure they sit nicely on the skin," Singapore-based tattoo artist Celes Chng says Celes Chng/Instagram (2) Teeny-tiny tattoos are all the hype!