Tattoos/Body Art

Male tattooed bodies are living works of art. Tattoo art can camouflage skin imperfections in men. But what do tattoos really say about a man?

Dec 8, 2009 - Lizzie Elzingre

Tattoos of Chinese symbols are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some tips for creating unique and successful Chinese character tattoo designs.

Nov 18, 2009 - Mark Brenndorfer

Background and tattoo design ideas for Aztec warrior tattoos. Aztec Eagle Warrior tattoos, Aztec Jaguar Warrior tattoos and more Aztec warrior tattoo design ideas.

Oct 24, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

Tattoos of Chinese characters can be beautiful and meaningful. But, in the wrong hands, they can be inaccurate and even illegible. What are some common tattoo mistakes?

Oct 13, 2009 - Mark Brenndorfer

Tattoos here take many forms including creating or modifying the areola or hiding surgical scars. Fading or uneven areolas benefit from this procedure as well

Oct 13, 2009 - Amy Andersen

Getting a tattoo requires more preparation than many people think, and choosing the right tattoo artist is incredibly important to leaving a parlor with good body ink.

Oct 7, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Chinese character tattoos are very popular. Unfortunately, they are also often badly composed, poorly translated, and needlessly cliché.

Oct 5, 2009 - Mark Brenndorfer

When considering getting a tattoo, the quality of the parlor is as important as the quality of its artists. Choosing a parlor is important for satisfaction with the work.

Oct 3, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

A permanent way to express fondness for a subject, whether it's Pokemon or quantum physics is to get a tattoo of it, something many are doing.

Sep 30, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Literary tattoos have risen in popularity over the past several years and are increasingly common; incorporating literature into body art has become the ultimate homage.

Sep 23, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Getting a new tattoo means that some care needs to be taken so it stays looking as sharp and crisp as the day it was done.

Sep 20, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

White ink tattoos make a great change from the traditional black or colored tattoos, allowing for more subtlety in the art, although there are certain risks involved.

Sep 18, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

While pictorial tattoos can be beautiful, there are some things that can only be represented by words.

Sep 14, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Getting a tattoo for the first time can be exciting and a little scary. A person can have a better experience if he's well-prepared and knows what questions to ask.

Sep 9, 2009 - Michielle Beck

Deciding to get a tattoo is a fun but important decision, and making sure the right one is designed and inked is the most vital part of the tattooing process.

Sep 7, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

The idea of permanent makeup sounds appealing... never having to apply eyeliner, lip liner, or other penciled makeup techniques again. Sounds good. Is it?

Sep 6, 2009 - Michelle L Devon

Tattooing over a scar is a way of hiding disfigurement or a bad memory. Different types of scar injuries require different types of tattoo. Scars must be fully healed.

Aug 25, 2009 - Amy Andersen

A new generation of pin-up culture has emerged. The intertwining of old school tradition with the modern tattoo movement has spawned the alternative pin-up girl.

Jul 8, 2009 - Erin Springer

There's no shortage of tattoos on people today, but the reasons behind their popularity are still unclear. Ink is becoming fashionable, but it often means more than that.

Jun 15, 2009 - Michielle Beck

When you get a new tattoo, your responsibility doesn't end with paying the artist. You need to take proper care of your ink to avoid infection and poor healing.

Jun 13, 2009 - Michielle Beck

Find out the history of henna ink, how it's made, where it comes from and how long it will last as well as the truth behind dangerous "black henna."

Jun 2, 2009 - Jennifer Gittins

Micropigmentation can replace eyebrow hairs lost over time by shaving or plucking, which can also cause the eyebrow to thin and turn gray.

May 29, 2009 - Amy Andersen

The newest trend in tattoos is the semi-controversial white ink tattoo, which many parlors refuse to perform because of its low success rate.

May 29, 2009 - Laura Steer

Tattooing, a form of micropigmentation, deposits color under the skin into a pattern or picture. Any time the protective barrier of the skin is broken there are risks.

May 22, 2009 - Amy Andersen

Regretting the permanent design inked "forever" on a bicep, buttock, lip, or brow is an initial step toward a series of treatments and expenses.

May 22, 2009 - Amy Andersen