It is roughly estimated that around 32% of American adults have at least one tattoo. And, although tattoo styles are subjective, there are some that a lot of people simply do not like. In fact, some ...

Tattooing is certainly an art, and if you're a tattoo artist, you know that it's also a very public-facing job. Meaning, you're probably going to meet a lot of different clients, some of whom might ...

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 ...

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 ...

July 2 (UPI) --Tattoos have become a form of self-expression, a means of telling the world something about yourself. Unfortunately, observers mostly misread these inky cues and misjudge the ...

Alexa Locke got her first tattoo at 18 years old Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on ...

Tattoo artist Sydney Smith tells PEOPLE that the micro ink is a "popular add-on" service Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began as a contributor for PEOPLE in 2022 and ...

Tattoos blossom at the crossroads of bodies and art, the physical and the imaginary. Their colors, shapes, and symbols pulsate with memories, meanings, and emotions. Above all, body art captures and ...

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 ...

Experts have issued a cancer warning to anyone with a tattoo after finding a 29% higher risk of developing melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer often linked to ultraviolet (UV) exposure. New ...

Christel Nielsen receives funding from The Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development, The Crafoord Foundation, and The Magnus Bergvall Foundation. Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun ...