The AI tattoo machine isn't here to erase tradition. It's here to expand it. It offers new ways to create, new ways to connect, and a more comfortable experience for people who have always wanted a ...

Temporary made-to-fade tattoo ink means three-year commitment instead of lifelong permanence It’s a great way to check designs and placement before making a permanent commitment, says Samantha ...

Today, nearly all pigments used in tattoos are made of synthetic molecules that allow for bright colors – with the exception of white and black pigments.

Black and white inks, widely used for outlines, highlights, and shading, are made from the inorganic pigments carbon black and titanium dioxide, respectively. Most other inks owe their hues to ...

His team is trying to figure out exactly what goes into each vial of tattoo ink—and how tattoos actually work in the first place—to help make body art safer, longer-lasting and maybe even cooler.

City of Ink opened its doors. In 2008, an ordinance was passed that prohibited tattoo shops in the area. Years later, the ...

Tattoos have been decorating organic canvases for thousands of years. From line work to portraits, black and white or color, the designs are limitless. So is a traditional tattoo's life expectancy.

An allergic reaction to propylene glycol can cause a skin rash, itching and blistering.

In 2021, a company called Ephemeral Tattoo launched a tattoo ink "made to fade" — that the body would dissolve. Three years later, some clients say -- they haven't faded well.

Thinking about getting a tattoo while pregnant or breastfeeding? Learn about the safety, risks, and expert recommendations to protect your health and your baby’s.

When the ink penetrates the skin, a mix of ink and bodily fluids rises to the surface. After Washburn’s session with the artist, plasma began leaking from the tattoo more than what is typical.