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There is something about a floral tattoo that is super intriguing. Flowers seem to take some of the “edge” generally associated with tattoos away. For some, this may defeat the purpose of a tattoo ...

The tattooed population may be ever-expanding, but the designs are getting much, much smaller. Tiny tattoos are trending in a major way, allowing fans to adorn themselves in a collage of delicate ...

Browsing the web in search of tattoo ideas for women? You've come to the right place. Deciding what to permanently ink on your body (eek!) can feel like a huge decision, especially if it's your first ...

Tattoos have a rich history that stretches back thousands of years, but today, they’re experiencing a remarkable resurgence among women. Gone are the days when body art was primarily associated with ...

Kim Kardashian told Ellen DeGeneres that Pete Davidson has "a few" tattoos dedicated to their relationship, as well as a "branding" of her first name Kim Kardashian says Pete Davidson is making their ...

Would a tattoo give you more motivation? Whether it be to take care of yourself, be kinder, chase your dreams, be healthier or follow your heart? Not only are these tattoos super cute, but they also ...

These days, women in the United States are more likely to have ink than men. Twenty-three percent of women have tattoos compared to 19% of men, according to a 2012 Harris Poll. What these numbers ...

Despite cultural taboos, women have been getting tattoos for centuries. In ancient Egypt, women got tattoos as a form of beauty and as a status symbol. Permanent ink was seen for the first time in the ...

In 1907, a circus tightrope walker named Maud Stevens met "Tattooed Globetrotter" Gus Wagner at the St. Louis World's Fair. Wagner wanted a date, and Stevens wanted tattoo lessons. Things worked out ...

Before women are ever exposed to the world of alternative body modification, they have been overexposed to the beauty culture through their personal interactions as well as the media. They have ...