Body Art

Sometimes, the best accessory is one you wear on your own skin. If you've ever been inspired by a design featured on "L.A. Ink", we’ve got all the details you need to make the ink your own. Get a peek at the ink celebs are sporting.

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Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art

Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.

By Michelle Konstantinovsky Feb 5, 2020 Culture & Traditions / Body Art

DNA Tattoos: I’ve Got You Into My Skin

Until now, it would be difficult to find a tattoo artist willing to ink your loved one's DNA into your skin. But times are changing in the tattoo world.

By Jesslyn Shields Dec 15, 2017 Culture & Traditions / Body Art

The History of Makeup Is Surprisingly Elitist

From nail polish to lipstick, cosmetics have long been markers of social standing.

By Kate Kershner May 12, 2017 Culture & Traditions / Body Art

Could Your Tattoos Camouflage Skin Cancer?

Having tattoos might make it harder to spot cancerous moles. So what's a tat-lover to do?

By Alia Hoyt Sep 12, 2016 Culture & Traditions / Body Art

Swiss Startup Wants to Tattoo You With Ink Made from a Loved One's Hair

Biogenetic ink could be a way to honor living family or remember the deceased without using ashes and remains. Switzerland's Skin46 looks to launch in 2016.

By Robert Lamb Dec 30, 2015 Culture & Traditions / Body Art

5 Bizarre Good Luck Charms

Lots of us like to put a little faith in lucky charms. But while they're often taken for granted, many lucky charms are downright strange when you think about they really are.

By Bambi Turner Culture & Traditions / Body Art

Can a full coat of body paint kill you?

Body painting, popular with models, artists and cosplayers, is a visually striking medium. But are there hidden dangers? Can head-to-toe body paint actually kill you? Read this to find out if death by paint is real.

By Debra Ronca Culture & Traditions / Body Art

Can you get a glow-in-the-dark tattoo?

Tattoos are pretty conspicuous, and most are meant to be. But what if we told you the seemingly clean-cut person next to you has an arm covered with ink, and you just can't see it? Welcome to the world of glow-in-the-dark tattoos.

By Debra Ronca Culture & Traditions / Body Art

Do tattoos have a smell?

It's not difficult to see a tattoo – it's often visible, right there on someone's body. But is it possible to recognize a tattoo by its smell?

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Do tongue tattoos affect your sense of taste?

We've all teased someone by sticking out our tongue. But imagine your friend's shock when your taster sports a tattoo with a smiley face. Is there a trade-off for this unusual tattoo? Find out if your food still tastes the same with an inked tongue.

By Debra Ronca Culture & Traditions / Body Art

How Transdermal Implants Work

You've heard of tattoos and tongue rings, maybe even split tongues. Transdermals, however, take body modification to a whole new level.

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How Tongue Splitting Works

Two tongues are better than one -- at least, that's what some body modification enthusiasts might say. How (and why) do some folks halve this all important part of their body?

By Chas Hoppe Culture & Traditions / Body Art

How Body Painting Works

Body painting, which some say is man's first artwork, has become a hip, temporary art form that generates lots of "oohs" and "ahs." Want to try your hand at body painting? Here's how.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus Culture & Traditions / Body Art

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These embarrassing celebrity tattoos range from bad break-up ink to ice cream cones. See who made the list.

By Christine Venzon Culture & Traditions / Body Art

10 Celebrity Tattoos We Just Don't Get

The worst fashion choices (your jade taffeta prom dress or those cheetah-print capri pants) come off your body at the end of the day, and you can eventually forget them. Tattoos? Not so much. Here are 10 examples of ink gone wrong in Hollywood.

By Chris Obenschain Culture & Traditions / Body Art

Celebrity Tattoo Pictures

There are some celebrity tattoos we love and some that we hate. Pull up a chair and take a look at these celebrity tattoo pictures and see some of the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Getting your first tattoo is a rite of passage. But before you get your guitar gently inked on your bicep, it's important to do your research and know what you're getting into. Here are 10 tips for the tattoo virgin.

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5 Tattoo Removal Tips

You have several options for getting rid of a tattoo, ranging from laser treatment to surgical removal of the skin. Here's the breakdown of what you need to know about your tattoo removal options.

By Emilie Sennebogen Culture & Traditions / Body Art

History of Tattooing

The oldest examples of tattooing yet found were discovered on a corpse dating back to 3300 BC. Learn about this and more in this history of tattooing.

By Meghan E. Smith Culture & Traditions / Body Art