"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Getting a new tattoo can be either exciting or nerve-wracking (usually depending on your pain tolerance), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lightfieldstudios / Getty Images/iStockphoto Getting a tattoo can be an exciting, meaningful experience, but as with any procedure ...

Many tattoo studios have a pretty consistent look and structure - neon in the window, pages of flash hung on the walls and apprentices keeping the studio clean and practicing on oranges while senior ...

Do tattoos cause cancer? Are inks fully regulated? Can you get an MRI or donate blood after getting inked? Experts separate tattoo myths from medical reality.

Tattoos have a long and storied history that date back thousands of years. They have been applied for decoration, symbolism, rites of passage, religious devotion, status, fertility, talismans, ...

A tattoo is the ultimate blend of art, creativity, and self-expression — a means of decorating your body in a way that feels personal to you. When considering getting some new ink, the first decision ...