The History of Tattooing

The population of those with inked or colored skin is growing by leaps and bounds. In recent years, tattooing has become much...

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Henna Tattooing

Are you thinking of getting inked, but not sure you’re ready for the commitment? Consider a henna tattoo. It’s the best way...

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The Health Risks of Tattooing

Of course it’s exciting, but getting a new tattoo is something to take very seriously. People get caught up in choosing the...

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Gang Tattoos

Much study has been done over the gang phenomenon, why people are drawn into gangs and why they can be so destructive. The...

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Tattooing and Social Status

Twelve thousand years has not altered the cross-cultural implications of tattoos. From the jungles of Borneo to dorm rooms at...

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Cosmetic Tattooing

If the tattoo industry had an alter-ego, it would be the permanent cosmetic industry. Some people call it the more sophisticated...

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Cover up Tattoo Work

The thing about tattooing at makes people nervous about getting their first tattoo is its permanence. When they seek support or...

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The Cultural Significance of T...

For many people, tattoos are marks of machismo – a form of expression for sailors, bikers and convicts with little significance...

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Disappearing Tattoos

Perhaps the most identifying characteristic of a tattoo is its permanence. Think about it; every time you mention finally getting...

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Frequently Asked Questions abo...

For centuries, perhaps for longer than we know, tattoos have belonged to those on the fringes of society. They adorned pirates...

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Choosing a Tattooist

So you’re thinking about getting a tattoo? There is practically an infamous number of choices involved. What ever you do,...

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Aging Tattoos

Although there have been many technological advances in tattooing, tattoos will always age as the skin ages.  Genetics,...

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