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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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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?
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2023's Coolest Tattoo Trends Include Chrome, Color, and Lower Back Placement
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The 11 Best Numbing Creams for Piercings of 2023
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Y2K Rhinestone Tattoos Are the Silly Beauty Trend We're Loving Right Now
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The Complete Guide to Getting a Transverse Lobe Piercing
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Arrow Tattoos Have a Deep History—Here's What the Symbol Means
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55 Word Tattoo Ideas and Designs That Are Anything But Boring
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How to Treat Infected Ear Piercings, According to Derms
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Everything You Need to Know About the Healing Stages of Tattoos
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The Best Makeup to Cover Up Tattoos
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The Complete Stick-and-Poke Tattoo Guide for Newbies
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Tattoo Aftercare Contradictions: Methods and Advice
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Nose Piercings Explained: Cost, Pain Level, and Placement Options
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Getting a Belly Button Piercing? Here's What to Know
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What Does Getting a Tattoo Feel Like?
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The 16 Types of Ear Piercings: How to Choose Based on Pain and Placement
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Septum Piercings 101: Pain Level, Price and Everything In-Between
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Tattoo Aftercare: The Complete Guide, According to Dermatologists
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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 About Pain and Healing Time
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Considering a Snake Bite Piercing? Here's What to Know
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30 Semicolon Tattoos That Are Simple but Super Meaningful
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Conch Piercings 101: What to Know Before You Pierce
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11 Ways to Remove Henna Dye From Your Skin Quickly and Easily
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Rook Piercing 101: Everything You Need to Know
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What to Know Before Getting a Forward Helix Piercing
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What is (And What Isn't) a Keloid
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The Complete Guide to Industrial Bar Piercings
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Dermal Piercings: Everything You Should Know Before You Commit
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40 Rose Tattoos We Can't Stop Staring At
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Lip Piercings: Cost, Placement, Aftercare, and More
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Henna Tattoos: A Complete Guide to Popular Designs and Meanings
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The Best Astrology Tattoos to Get for Every Sign
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What Is a Helix Piercing? Here's Everything You Need to Know
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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
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Atlanta Tattoo Artist Kandace Layne Discusses Tattoos on Dark Skin Tones
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Pineapple Tattoos Are Trending—Here Are Our Favorites
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The Complete Guide to Getting a Septum Piercing
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26 Small Wrist Tattoos Perfect for the Ink Minimalist
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These Are the 11 Most Painful Areas to Get a Tattoo
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28 Lotus Flower Tattoos To Help You Find Your Zen
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The 12 Best Lotions for Healing a Tattoo
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37 Delicate, Fun, and Bold Leg Tattoo Ideas
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Is It Safe to Put Coconut Oil on a Tattoo? We Asked the Experts
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Numbing Creams For Tattoos Are Trending—But Are They Safe?
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How to Clean and Care for Your Piercing
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32 Hand Tattoo Ideas for Every Personality Type
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A Comprehensive Guide to Every Type of Tattoo
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The Crusty, Dry Skin Around Your Piercing Is Normal—Here's Why
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The Best Soap for Tattoos, According to a Dermatologist
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What's the Deal With Elephant Tattoos?
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Back Tattoos: What to Know Before Getting Inked
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Behold: All the Tattoo Inspiration You Need
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Can Anything Be Done for Facial Piercing Scars?
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Tongue Piercings: Your Complete Guide Including Healing Time and Cost
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Piercing 101: Everything You Need to Know About Tragus Piercings
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Your Guide to Getting an Om Tattoo
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41 Celtic Knot Tattoo Ideas (and Their Meanings)
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17 Mandala Tattoos That Are Beautiful and Balanced
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Ashley Piercing: What to Know About the Unusual Stud