While strangers have sometimes perceived me as irreparably damaged based on my appearance alone, they’re wrong.” ...

Between the recipient and the artist, one would think that someone would have stopped these ideas in their tracks.

Frank Charles, a pet-resort owner and former five-term mayor of St. Augustine, Florida, wanted a tattoo. He just wasn’t sure that he could take the pain. Then he started seeing advertisements for a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Tattoos might tell a story, but they rarely tell the truth about one's ...

As we age, skin changes, chronic health conditions, and medications can affect how tattoos heal and raise the risk of infection. Older adults need to consider the health risks before getting tattoos.

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the ...

Most people make bad decisions when they're young. Toxic relationships, quitting school, and splurging on non-essentials are all up there. The same can be said about tattoos; how many of us have ...

In recent years, sporting a tattoo has become increasingly mainstream and viewed as a mode of self-expression. Indeed, studies show that having a tattoo is no longer the province of deviants or ...

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Frank Charles, a ...