Science of Tattoos
Explore the science behind tattoos, from how ink interacts with skin to the healing process and safety best practices. Learn what makes tattooing both an art and a fascinating biological process.
Stick and Poke Tattoos for Beginners: A Quick Guide to DIY Hand Poke Tattooing
If you’re new to the world of stick and poke tattoos, you might be wondering what exactly they are, how safe they can be, and what you need to get started. You’re in the right place. Stick and poke tattooing, also called hand poke or DIY tattooing, is a slower
Tattooing With Ashes: Q and A
Known as a "commemorative tattoo," using the cremation ashes of a loved one to be physically integrated as part of your tattoo has always intrigued me. I decided to share what I had found out - and then we can consider how this could be applied to hand poking
Tattoos are good for you
A story posted by CNN describes a study conducted in the American Samoa by Michaela Howells and Christopher Lynn indicates that the practice of tattooing creates an enhanced immune response. The implications are great! Tattoos could be a major part of the evolution of humans - as tattoos may have
New science of tattoos and tattoo removal
Scientists wondered (and didn't we all) why our body holds the pigment within the skin's layers to show off for a lifetime. Why not just take that foreign invader away to be processed like the trespasser that it is? How does this cell hold the ink after cell death? Well
