The University of Colorado is creating a new “smart tattoo.” The biomedically engineered tattoo ink, being sensitive to UV light and heat, appears when the skin is overexposed to the sun's radiations. Not only is the University of Colorado’s Mechanical Engineering team working on ...read more
According to the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Partners for Vulnerable Youth, sex trafficking victims are sometimes forced to get a tattoo that indicates they belong to a certain pimp. Jim Mellor and his wife Devon Mellor opened 3 Ravens Tattoo & Piercing ...read more
While Pete Davidson covered his Manchester Bee-inspired tattoo with a black heart because of his breakup with Ariana Grande, anyone else with Manchester Bee ink should consider a cover up too, intellectual property lawyers warn. Susan, partner at the Manchester office of ...read more
From the high flyers in Monte Carlo to the punters at Romford Dogs, those who like to lay down the occasional wager are a superstitious bunch. Even those professional gamblers with a scientific system will still have their set routines and habits when they place a bet. It ...read more
No longer the symbol of outlaws, tattoos have become popular among men and women from all classes and backgrounds. Large and small cities boast tattoo parlors as hip neighborhood hangouts and art venues. While tattooing technology has advanced, ink is still ink, and tattoo ...read more
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande’s breakup has headlines constantly updating their cover-up ink. Jhené Aiko finally covered up her Big Sean tattoo with a star-lit, swirling galaxy. But what about the tattoos that people get after a breakup, and not for their significant other? ...read more
While lots of businesses organize Toys for Tots collections around the holidays, where people can drop off gifts to be given to children whose parents can’t afford to buy their kids gifts for Christmas, a tattoo shop in Texas is doing more giving back. The local San Antonio ...read more
Tamara Ferguson, a nurse in Paradise, California, had gotten a tattoo to commemorate a day of tragic and horror, that had ended with Ferguson and team heroically saving Paradise patients. Her new forearm tattoo is of a tree that stands tall in the middle of the outline of ...read more
Cuba's socialist government only allows about 120 types of private-sector business. These include restaurants, bed-and-breakfasts and art galleries. However, tattoo shops do not make the list. While it’s against the law, it is still going on. But, because of the ban, it is being ...read more
A life of crime motivated John Kenney to tattoo every inch of his body, including his eyeballs; nose; and tongue, as a fierce act of self-loathing. Kenney, now at 60-years-old, has tattooed his body as a constant reminder of a violent and turbulent life. That life began with ...read more
The allure of Disney in the United States has made the theme parks in Florida and California one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States for the last 50 years. In fact, the Disney charm has gone international with Disney themed resorts in Hawaii, France, ...read more
While nipple tattooing and tattoos of three-dimensional nipples aren't new—especially in the breast cancer survivor community—in-house hospital tattooing 3D nipples is. Especially in Houston, where The Woodland's Hospital is delivering its first. Pamela Harvey had a second ...read more
13-year-old Ezrah "The Shark" Dormon, is going to have to make room for the next generation's prodigy tattoo artist. Noko Nishigaki, daughter of a famous Japanese tattoo artist, "Gakkin", has been designing and drawing tattoos since she was six-years old. Her father, Kenji ...read more
For decades, there was the unwritten rule of tattoo artists refusing to lay ink above the neck and past the wrists. That was unless you were a complete psycho or on the other side of the law. Well, the first body part to break that rule and become part of mainstream tattoo ...read more
77-year-old Glenys “the Menace” Coope is not your ordinary old-age pensioner. She saves up her pension money so she can afford to get a new tattoo every few months. Coope’s first set of tattoos started in the 1960s, where she got two hearts on her neck, two swallows on her ...read more
While most brides are excited for the tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, Stephanie Lynn did not account for that something to be a horrific infection. After removing the old tattoo, Stephanie Lynn fears she has to postpone her wedding ...read more
27-year-old Adam Marsh has the ultimate blackout tattoo. Not the tattoo style, but in the nature of tattooed-while-under-the-influence. Marsh has inked the entry-stamp for his favorite nightclub, Che Bar, to avoid the door fee. The fee is £4. Marsh had gotten the tattoo in ...read more
Unfortunately, for every good tattoo out there, there are at least ten bad ones. Despite the advancements the industry has made and the incredible help social media has been to improving the technical and artistic talent of tattooers—mistakes still happen every day. One of the ...read more
In 1929, Popeye appeared in the King Features comic strip with anchor tattoos on his forearm. That image soon became synonymous with seamen everywhere. Since Popeye, pop culture (especially in the animated world), has boomed with tattooed characters. Fictional characters have ...read more
Sometimes reading and re-reading our favorite book isn’t enough. While we love the adorable Deathly Hallows tattoos and the “So it goes” tattoo for Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, these striking tattoos will strike the bibliophile bone, even for the inked non-reader. Art, ...read more
Being “too young”, under the influence, or just swept away by love are some of the numerous reasons people regret their tattoos. In fact, there are 4 types of tattoo trends that are reported to be the most regretted. (Spoiler: surprisingly, name tattoos are number one.) ...read more
Tattoos are gaining popularity, and more importantly, acceptance. However, the truth that some tattoos may “catch up to you,” so to speak, applies to four types of tattoos that people most reportedly regret. These include: someone’s name, an asian character, a tribal pattern, ...read more
Looking for a tattoo to help you celebrate all year round? Well, why not pay a visit to Black Veil Tattoo in Salem, Massachusetts. Identical twin brothers Ryan and Matt Murray are the power houses behind the spookiest ink on the East Coast—creating their own brand of ...read more
According to The Guardian, the more tattoos someone has, the angrier they probably are. The study-in-question was conducted by a UK professor of psychology at Westminster, who had indicated that tattooed people had reported higher levels of verbal aggression and “reactive ...read more
It's no secret that celebrities make plenty of tattoo mistakes, however, for the most part, their mistakes lie in their selection of an artist. You don't need to be a tattoo artist to tell that some of these musicians' work is shoddy, but, in some circumstances, there are rules ...read more
If you have a tattoo that you want gone for good, listen up. We're going to be hashing out the dos and don'ts of tattoo removal once and for all, to ensure that our readers have a successful experience lightening their regrettable ink. Of course, laser tattoo removal is only one ...read more
While men have dominated the tattoo industry for decades, their reign is coming to an end. According to Statista, in 2008 men with one or more tattoos outnumbered women with 15% versus 13% of the United States population. However, by 2015, women gained the upper hand with 31% ...read more
According to Birthmark.com, 1 out of every 10 children is born with a vascular birthmark. These birthmarks can range from brown to shades of pink and are separated between two categories: Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations. Only roughly 1% of people born with birthmarks will ...read more
The style of New School made its earliest appearances on the West coast in the late 1970s and early 1980s—with California tattooers experimenting with designs that incorporated celebrities, cartoon characters, and science fiction favorites. One of the earliest pioneers of the ...read more
Soviet-Russia era criminal gambling inside prison were high stakes. While "tea or cigarettes might be wagered,” fingers, ears, eyes, and even the “lives of other inmates” were also played for. The tattoo culture inside of the gambling ring is fascinatingly knit. Damon Murray, ...read more
Whether you love them or hate them, chest tattoos are a huge part of the industry and collector world. If you're looking to go big or go home, a chest piece is your best bet for covering major tattoo territory. However, let it be known that getting your torso blasted is no easy ...read more
Bring on the Babes Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall of an INKED girls photoshoot? Well, now you can? During our most recent Los Angeles and Miami shoot fests, we captured behind-the-scenes footage of all the hot models during their shoots with INKED. Presenting: ...read more
Two Tattoos are Better Than One What's better than one awesome tattoo? Two awesome tattoos of course! While all of these tattoos can stand on their own as amazing pieces, they're taken the extra mile when combined as a two-part piece. Check out these twice as nice tattoos in the ...read more
Check Out Her Transformation While we all have the ability to check our Google calendars digitally, there's no harm in investing in a physical paper calendar. A physical calendar is a fun way to bring on the new month and many are themed according to the major holidays. A little ...read more
These Tattoos are a Real Handful! We've got to hand it to these artists, they're creating some seriously epic work. That's right, today we present 75 of the best hand tattoos from some of the most renowned tattoo artists from around the world. Whether you're a fan of realism or ...read more
Full Sleeves that are Full-On Sexy Sleeve tattoos, whether you're covering a quarter, half, or all of your arm, are for people who aren't afraid of commitment. These pieces require patience, money, and an artist that can showcase their talent, while managing your vision. These ...read more
Tattoo Addict Stays Family Man Chris Dalzell, a chef from Northern Ireland, got his first tattoo when he was 16. Now, at 33-years-old, he has added another 600. He says when he finds a bare patch of skin in the shower, he gets it covered as soon as possible. This tattoo addict ...read more
Are You Stoked For Venom? Today, one of the biggest superhero films of the year hits theaters. Based on the Marvel Comics character by the same name, Venom follows the story of journalist Eddie Brock who is bound to an alien symbiote that gives him superhero abilities. ...read more
Do You Condone Underage Ink? While each state differs on the legal age that a person can be tattooed, most people would agree that 10-years-old is far too young for a permanent work of art. However, at the end of last month, a Facebook video went viral featuring a pre-teen ...read more
Bring on the Back Tattoos While we love a good micro tattoo, sometimes bigger is better. And there's no bigger tattoo than a back piece. Back pieces are a staple of the tattoo industry and they can be interpreted into a variety of unique styles. From traditional Japanese to ...read more
Do You Stan Arby's? Move over Dominos, step aside Chipotle—because it's time for Arby's to get their chance in the spotlight. While Arby's has played second fiddle to Subway for decades, the iconic sandwich restaurant may have edged out their competition with a viral tattoo flash ...read more
Searching Her Name Could Put You in Danger Born Ruby Rose Langenheim, Rose is a 32-year-old Australian model, actress and activist who gained international recognition for her role in Orange is the New Black. However, long before Rose put on an orange jumpsuit, she covered yours ...read more
Dave Navarro talks drug addiction, mental illness and Ink Master with Oliver Peck Photos by Brian Ziff In 1986, Dave Navarro joined the alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction, and the group quickly became one of the most successful acts of the early 1990s. Navarro went on to ...read more
Spooky and Sexy In honor of the start of October, we're celebrating the Halloween season with some seriously spooky babes. These ladies are all models for Is My Girl and let's be honest, they're almost too hot to handle. Take a look at some scary sexy babes in the gallery below, ...read more
Bring On The Spectacular Sternums While all tattoos hurt, certain parts of the body are more painful than others. One of the most excruciating parts of the body happens to be the underboob, however, based on the end result alone, we'd have to say that these tattoos are worth the ...read more
Vany Vicious Will Give You a Good Kind of Cabin Fever Imagine you find yourself having car troubles on a deserted mountain road with the darkest storm cloud you've ever seen creeping up over the horizon, and you need to find coverage ASAP or you'll freeze to death under mounds of ...read more
Watch Out World! Bella Thorne is One “Wild Kitty” Former Disney darling Bella Thorne has followed in the footsteps of fellow Disney alums Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, each of whom was all too eager to shed her innocent, good-girl reputation in favor of a sexier ...read more
To Infinity and Beyond! You don't need to travel to a galaxy far far away to experience this incredible tattoos. These galaxy tattoos are truly out of this world and it's time you got a peek of the top space tattoos from some of the most talented tattooers in the game. Take a ...read more
Are You Mesmerized by Tattooing? Looking for something to help you get through the mid-week blues? Well, do we have the video for you. This up close and personal view of the tattoo procedure will completely blow your mind and cause all the stress you're feeling to melt away. ...read more
Your Halloween Astrology Not sure what to be this Halloween? Look no further than your astrological sign? Each sign of the zodiac has a unique set of personality traits that will best suit a specific look this Halloween. Take a look at our customized horoscope in the gallery ...read more