For decades, Americans were covering their bodies with more and more tattoos. Now, they’re getting them removed as fast as ...

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From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the ...

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 ...

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.

In recent years, sporting a tattoo has become increasingly mainstream and viewed as a mode of self-expression. Indeed, studies show that having a tattoo is no longer the province of deviants or ...

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 ...

New studies have emerged that have suggested injecting coloured ink deep into your skin could lead to increased health risks down the track, like allergic reactions while getting them removed, and ...

Funky Matas earns a world record for 273 signature tattoos, uniting celebrities and friends in a message of positivity.

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 ...