According to citizens in our social environment, tattoos are life threatening and destructive towards ones body. However, individuals of all ages are intrigued by permanent body art. Watching television shows on MTV leads the viewer to believe that tattoos are the new fad, but MTV does not explain t...

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...