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Tattoos & Body Piercings

Get ink-spired as you browse through these tattoo galleries and discover the meaning behind popular iconography. Learn what to consider before you select your body art and artist, and how to properly care for your tattoo or piercing.

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Tattoo Removal: From Pain to Cost, What You Need to Know

Singer Rita Ora, hand on her forehead, multiple tattoos visible
9 Tips to Help Choose a Tattoo Artist for Your Best Ink Ever

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8 Tattoo Trends That Will Define 2024, According to Artists

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How to Cover a Tattoo With Makeup For a Lasting, Full-Coverage Finish

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15 Collarbone Tattoo Ideas For Every Aesthetic and Style

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The "Sticker Sleeve" Trend Makes the Most of Spontaneous Tattoos

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Nail Tattoos Are the Latest Way to Add Trendy Art to Your Fingertips

Singer/actor Dove Cameron in profile, arms wrapped around herself, with tattoos on her hands and shoulder
Getting Your First Tattoo? Read This Before Your Appointment

behind the ear moon tattoo
14 Behind the Ear Tattoo Ideas That Are Creative and Cool

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11 Heart Tattoos That'll Bring Out Your Inner Romantic

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10 Steps to Prepare for a New Tattoo, According to a Dermatologist

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10 Cute, Dainty Tattoo Ideas for the Modern Minimalist

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How to "Waterproof" Your New Tattoo for Swimming, According to the Pros

Delicate Wrist Tattoo
Praise for the Silly Little Tattoo

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The 9 Piercings That Heal the Fastest (and How to Care for Them)

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Wait—How Often Should I Be Moisturizing My New Tattoo?

Colorful berry tattoo
2023's Coolest Tattoo Trends Include Chrome, Color, and Lower Back Placement

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Ombré Brows vs. Microblading: Which Is the Best Brow Tattoo for You?

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The 13 Best Numbing Creams for Piercings of 2024

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Y2K Rhinestone Tattoos Are the Silly Beauty Trend We're Loving Right Now

Transverse love piercing
A Complete Transverse Lobe Piercing Guide: From Jewelry to Aftercare

arrow tattoo
Arrow Tattoos Have a Deep History—Here's What the Symbol Means

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60 Word Tattoo Ideas That Say It All

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How to Treat An Infected Ear Piercing, According to Dermatologists

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What to Expect From the Tattoo Healing Process: Timeline and Stages

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The Best Makeup for Tattoo Cover Up, According to Experts

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The Complete Stick-and-Poke Tattoo Guide for Newbies

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Tattoo Aftercare Contradictions—From Petroleum Jelly to Bacitracin

woman with nose hoop ring looking to the side
Nose Piercings Explained: Cost, Pain Level, and Placement Options

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Getting a Belly Button Piercing? Here's What to Know

Woman with arm tattoos and sunglasses on
How Painful Are Tattoos? Here's What to Actually Expect

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The 16 Types of Ear Piercings: How to Choose Based on Pain and Placement

woman with septum piercing staring into sun
Septum Piercings: Everything You Need to Know, From Pain to Jewelry Selection

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Tattoo Aftercare: The Complete Guide, According to Dermatologists

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Tattoo Weeping: Should You Be Concerned If Your New Tattoo Is Leaking Fluid?

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Considering a Daith Piercing? Here's What You Need to Know

Snake Bite Piercings
Considering a Snake Bite Piercing? Here's What to Know

Selena Gomez with a fresh makeup look and semicolon tattoo on wrist
Semicolon Tattoos Are a Simple But Meaningful Choice—See 24 Stunning Examples

Close up of the singer FKA Twigs with several piercings in her conch
Conch Piercings 101: What to Know Before You Pierce

henna removal
11 Ways to Remove Henna Dye From Your Skin Quickly and Easily

Rook piercing with a hoop
Rook Piercing 101: Everything You Need to Know

Forward Helix
What to Know Before Getting a Forward Helix Piercing

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Keloids vs. Piercing Bumps: How to Tell What You're Dealing With, According to Derms
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Industrial Piercings: What Expect About Pain Level, Healing, and Aftercare

dermal piercing
Dermal Piercings: Everything You Should Know Before You Commit

A close up of a forearm with a two-tone rose tattoo.
50 Rose Tattoo Ideas to Inspire Your Next Ink

A woman with a nose and lip piercing
Lip and Labret Piercings: Everything You Need to Know, According to Experts

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Henna Tattoos: A Complete Guide to Popular Designs and Meanings

Image of a forearm with a fine line lion tattoo for Leo astrological sign
36 Astrology Tattoo Ideas for Each Sign of the Zodiac and All Four Elements

An ear with a bunch of piercings including two helix piercings
Helix Piercings: Everything You Need to Know, According to Experts

cartilage piercing
A Complete Guide to Cartilage Piercings

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How to Clean a Nose Piercing Correctly, According to a Derm

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Medusa Piercings: What to Expect During and After

tattoos on dark skin tones
Atlanta Tattoo Artist Kandace Layne Discusses Tattoos on Dark Skin Tones

pineapple tattoo
Pineapple Tattoos Are Trending—Here Are Our Favorites

hailey bieber in red hat showing wrist tattoo
30 Small Wrist Tattoo Ideas That Are Subtle and Chic

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These Are the 11 Most Painful Areas to Get a Tattoo

A woman cross-legged on the floor with a lotus flower tattoo on her back
35 Lotus Flower Tattoos To Help You Find Your Zen

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15 Must-Have Lotions for Tattoo Healing Beloved By Tattoo Artists

ankle tattoo
37 Delicate, Fun, and Bold Leg Tattoo Ideas

woman with blonde buzzcut and tattoos
Is It Safe to Put Coconut Oil on a Tattoo? We Asked the Experts

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Are Numbing Creams For Tattoos Safe? Experts Weigh In

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New Piercing 101: Dermatologists Share Their Top Cleaning and Aftercare Tips

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32 Hand Tattoo Ideas for Every Personality Type