Fine line tattoos are delicate; bold linework is built to last. Learn how each style ages, pros and cons, and tips to keep your tattoo looking fresh.

Yes, tattoos can stretch or warp, but it’s far less likely unless your weight changes are fast or extreme. From pregnancy to bodybuilding, our bodies are always changing — but what does that mean for your ink? Here’s the truth from dermatology experts and professional tattoo artists.

If you’ve ever walked into a tattoo studio and felt unwelcome, judged, or straight-up ignored, you’re not alone. For queer folks, femmes, people of color, neurodivergent babes, and anyone who doesn’t fit the “traditional” tattoo mold — that’s been the norm for too long.

Discover how LGBTQIA2S+ artists and communities transformed tattoo art. From coded symbols to bold designs, explore the queer influence behind today’s modern tattoo styles.