NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Through the doors of a quiet tattoo shop in North Kansas City, a local artist sits in a small room, carefully laying out her tools for her first appointment of the day. Her ...

The first time I cut myself, I didn't even realize I was doing it. I was at a high school party with one of my favorite people, whose effortless brand of "Naturally Glamorous with a Heavy Dose of ...

So you're not a "10" in every which way. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough in most areas of life. If ever there were a time to stop beating yourself up for ...

If you have any experience getting a tattoo, you know the process can be painful and, sometimes, take a long time. In medical settings, in particular, tattoos can be painful: whether it’s a tattoo to ...

Turning 18 years old is a milestone that brings exciting new possibilities, but none are as set in “skin” as tattoos. Tattoos have become increasingly common, especially among college-aged students.

It often starts with a simple idea—a sketch, a reference photo, or a rough concept shared with a tattoo artist. But sometimes, what comes next is far beyond what anyone expected. In these moments, ...

Considerable research has gone into electronic tattoos (or e-tattoos), as part of the emerging field of or epidermal electronics. These are a thin form of wearable electronics, designed to be fitted ...

If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, you’re in good company — about 30 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo. While tattoos are a popular way to decorate your body and express yourself, ...