(CNN) — If you clicked on this story, you likely either have or are thinking about getting some ink. It might be your first embellishment (in tattoo-speak, you're a tenderfoot), or maybe it's your ...

The FDA warns that tattoo ink contaminated with bacteria could cause infections and serious injuries. The regulator says consumers getting tattoos should first ask about the ink being used. The agency ...

If you live in the US and are planning on getting a tattoo any time soon, we’ve got some potentially unwelcome news. Many common commercial tattoo inks have either different ingredients than those ...

Choose a tattoo artist with experience tattooing dark skin, and review healed photos in their portfolio to check real results. Dark skin has more melanin, so ink can look like it sits under a tinted ...