If you have a tattoo, you're part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time? Addison Anderson tracks the history of...

Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aftermath of a procedure or illness. Paramedical tattooist Becky Barker shares the art and...

The earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? Claudia Aguirre details the different methods,...

Howcast - Learn about lip tattoos from the experts at Area 51 tattoo studio in this Howcast tattoo video.

Howcast - Learn how to use tattooing to hide hair loss from hair transplant surgeon Craig Ziering, MD in this Howcast video.

Learn about Owen Beane, one of Howcast's piercing experts, in this video.

Explore the resurgence of Inuit tattooing, a centuries-old tradition that is being revitalized by modern-day artists preserving this sacred art form.

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When did tattoos shift from counterculture to mainstream? Are they okay? At what point is your tattoo considered cultural appropriation? Explore these questions and more as Danielle dives into the origin of tattoos around the world.

During the tattoo removal process, a laser breaks up the permanent ink particles, allowing the body's immune system to absorb and eliminate the ink. Learn how white blood cells and light work together to break down the materials in a...

True Calling Grant Filmmaker: Dave Mai As any passion-seeker knows, one cannot be in a continual state of flow and productivity. We need diversions, we need challenges, we need physicality, and we need human relationships. We need to...