Getting your first tattoo rarely happens in a perfectly calm, logical moment. More often, it arrives wrapped in adrenaline and emotion, with the sense that something meaningful is about to happen.

Historically, tattoos existed at the fringe of society. But today, tattoos are mainstream — gracing the skin of athletes, celebrities, professionals and everyday people. According to the Pew Research ...

“Many confounding factors in real life—including lifestyle, UV exposure, occupational hazards, and immune status—can ...

As tattoos and body piercings become more popular, you may be wondering about the rules for body art in California. How young is too young to get inked or add ear plugs in the Golden State? While 18 ...