Tattoos are an incredibly common form of permanent self-expression that date back thousands of years. Most tattoo artists follow strict health and sanitation regulations, so you might assume that ...

An Atlanta tattoo artist was so impressed by a 6-year-old's winning design that he tattooed the child's drawing on himself.

Getting inked may lead to long-term skin problems and an increased risk of cancer, according to a new report by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The regulatory agency is calling for the ban of ...

From handwritten messages to floral designs, some are choosing cremation tattoos as permanent tributes that incorporate the ...

WASHINGTON – Thinking about getting inked? Check the bottle first. The Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo parlors, their customers and those buying at-home tattoo kits that not all tattoo ...

Ink is sometimes made from products that were not manufactured for tattoos. Researchers are raising concerns about the quality of tattoo ink, saying the ink isn't always properly labeled and, in some ...

Aside from its artistry, Vagabond Saints moves away from the conventional notions people may have of a tattoo studio by ...

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks are too often contaminated with microbes that can lead to infection, warn investigators of a first-of-its-kind study testing the products. When US ...

BOSTON (CBS) - Several tattoo inks have been recalled after they were found to be contaminated with bacteria, the Food and Drug Administration has announced. The recalled inks are: Scalpaink SC, ...