Tattoos are more common than ever. According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, nearly 32% of American adults report having at least one tattoo, and 22% who have more than one.

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 ...

It’s been a month since I took one of the biggest risks of my life: getting a tattoo. I had been planning it for a while. I’d scroll through Pinterest and romanticize the idea of ink permanently ...

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.

Using lasers to remove tattoos comes with some risks. Skin that bore the tattoo can be left lighter than surrounding skin.

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 ...

When tattoo artist Aingelblood first started sketching strange, spiky, almost sorcery-like symbols on clients’ bodies, their boss rebuked it like the needles were hexed. “I was straight up told I ...

Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of having them removed takes longer, is much more costly and is far more painful than getting them put on, accor ...

Quiniece Washburn developed a dangerous, "traumatizing" skin infection after getting a tattoo on her calf for her brother Kennedy News and Media Quiniece Washburn wanted to honor her late brother ...

Tattoos are such a fun way to tell your story, whether it’s to celebrate a big race, a mantra, or just something that makes you smile every time you look at it. But if you’re someone who loves to move ...