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Tattoo Studios Are Stopping HIV Positive People From Using Their Services
A statement released today by the UK's leading advisors for HIV care emphasises that tattoo parlours and spas shouldn't ask for their clients' status. So why are people getting turned away anyway?
Tattoo Artist Don Ed Hardy on the Evolution of Tattoo Art in America
We met the legendary artist for a chat about his prominent role in the history of tattoo art.
Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' Is a Real "Small Charcoal Grill" of an Album
'thank u, next' is the reality of looking at your palm and realising you tattooed “Japanese BBQ fingers” instead of “7 Rings.”
Photos That Celebrate Being South Asian and Queer
Henna collective Huq That is queering and modernizing the ancient body art.
How Tattoos Saved These Indonesian Women From Sexual Slavery In World War II
A local marriage tradition in the island of Timor helped these women escape from becoming comfort women during Japanese occupation.
Aussie Cops Aren’t Happy about Having to Cover up Their Tattoos
Australian Federal Police officers are outraged over new dress codes requiring them to cover their tattoos, claiming that "Aussie Bogan" is their religion.
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Apparently you shouldn't get a tattoo if you have a weakened immune system.
Here's How to Make Your Own Tattoo Machine
We're not saying you should, but if you're so inclined, here are a few tips.
We Asked Some People to Show Us Their Terrible First Tattoos
"I wanted something I thought I would like for the rest of my life, so I decided to get a drawing of a vulva."
The Yakuza's Favourite Tattooist Explains Why Tattoos Should Never Be Seen
"When something becomes a fashion, it isn’t fascinating any more."
A Tense, Sake-Fuelled Afternoon With Japan's Yakuza
We talked police crackdowns and severed fingers with Japan's most famous underworld organisation.
'It's Transformative': Māori Women Talk About Their Sacred Chin Tattoos
Here's what it means to stamp your identity on your face.