Tattooing is a traditional art form spread over many cultures and societies. A tattoo is the marking of the skin with punctures into which pigment is rubbed. The word originates from the Tahitian tattau meaning "to mark." Kings and commoners, sailors and prisoners, tribesmen and sweethearts all h...

Why would someone want to put a hole through their flesh or mark their skin permanently? Throughout history, decorating the human body has been popular in all cultures. Tattoos and body piercings have been used by both tribal and civilized cultures as a form of expression; to signify membership in c...

Tattoos are becoming a popular phenomenon that is seen everywhere. Today's youth are getting permanent tattoos to be cool and trendy, but are not considering the long-term effects. Teenagers should be aware of all that body modification may include, it is not just a pretty picture. Adolescence...

Throughout society, body piercing and tattoos are often seen as dirty, disgusting, irresponsible, and trashy. In my opinion, I feel as though body piercing and tattooing are good expressions of personality. I am absolutely for piercing and tattooing. When I came home from college one day,...