Tattoos are forever -- well, maybe not quite forever, but it's certainly easier to lose that diamond ring than it is to misplace your tattoo. You can wander into a tattoo parlor on a whim and walk out a few hours later with a tattoo you can be proud of, but it's best to keep in mind...

Here's what you should bring to any tattoo convention: A little Foresight: Maybe you’ve found out that your favorite artist or studio is going to have a booth at the convention, and you’re hoping to get some new ink. You might want to contact them ahead of time to see if you...

If you’re looking for a quick introduction into the world and the culture of tattoos, you can find no better place to start than at a tattoo convention. Of course they aren’t just for newcomers, but also a great place for enthusiasts to meet the legends of the tattoo world, to make...

Cosmetic tattoos are still tattoos, and they involve having the skin punctured by a needle. There will necessarily be some pain involved. However, your skin will be numbed by a local anaesthetic before and perhaps during the application. This should be quite enough to take away most of the pain...

Your skin will be treated with a local anaesthetic before the procedure, so don't take anything for pain ahead of time. If you are having something done to the eye area and wear contact lenses, be sure to bring your glasses to wear home. You will need to avoid using your contacts for a few...