TED-Ed
TED-ED: The history of tattoos - Addison Anderson
If you have a tattoo, you're part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time? Addison Anderson tracks the history of...
TED Talks
TED: The restorative power of medical tattoos | Becky Barker
Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aftermath of a procedure or illness. Paramedical tattooist Becky Barker shares the art and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes tattoos permanent? - Claudia Aguirre
The earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? Claudia Aguirre details the different methods,...
Curated Video
What Is a Lip Tattoo?
Howcast - Learn about lip tattoos from the experts at Area 51 tattoo studio in this Howcast tattoo video.
Curated Video
How to Use Tattooing to Hide Hair Loss
Howcast - Learn how to use tattooing to hide hair loss from hair transplant surgeon Craig Ziering, MD in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Learn About Piercings with Owen Beane
Learn about Owen Beane, one of Howcast's piercing experts, in this video.
Great Big Story
Revitalizing traditional Inuit tattooing, ancient ink reborn
Explore the resurgence of Inuit tattooing, a centuries-old tradition that is being revitalized by modern-day artists preserving this sacred art form.
PBS
Can Tattoos Be Taboo?
When did tattoos shift from counterculture to mainstream? Are they okay? At what point is your tattoo considered cultural appropriation? Explore these questions and more as Danielle dives into the origin of tattoos around the world.
Curated Video
Laser Tattoo Removal Explained
During the tattoo removal process, a laser breaks up the permanent ink particles, allowing the body's immune system to absorb and eliminate the ink. Learn how white blood cells and light work together to break down the materials in a...
True Calling
Rock Climber & Tattoo Arist
True Calling Grant Filmmaker: Dave Mai As any passion-seeker knows, one cannot be in a continual state of flow and productivity. We need diversions, we need challenges, we need physicality, and we need human relationships. We need to...
Curated Video
Getting inked in Montreal? Tattoo artists say too many options are hurting business
Some Montreal tattoo artists say they’re worried about an oversaturated market. They say many took on the craft during the pandemic, often with little training.
Curated Video
Indigenous tattooing being revived in the Yukon
Indigenous tattooing is back in the Yukon. A Kwanlin Dün First Nation citizen is reviving the tradition. Anne Spice is in Whitehorse for the next few weeks to tattoo almost 30 members of her community. The First Nation's health and...
Curated Video
Why doesn’t New Brunswick have regulations for tattoo shops?
With the popularity of tattoos growing, one New Brunswick tattoo artist is sounding the alarm over the lack of provincial regulations governing the practice.
Curated Video
Brooklyn Tattoo Artist Creates Wearable Art
One tattoo artist is figuring out a way to remain creative amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo reports.
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Young woman receiving stomach tattoo from tattoo artist
Young woman receiving stomach tattoo from tattoo artist
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MS Young Indian bride getting henna tatt / Rajasthan, India
MS Young Indian bride getting henna tatt / Rajasthan, India
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MS Young Indian bride getting henna tatt / Rajasthan, India
MS Young Indian bride getting henna tatt / Rajasthan, India
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MS Young Indian bride getting henna tatt / Rajasthan, India
MS Young Indian bride getting henna tatt / Rajasthan, India
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Young woman receiving back tattoo from tattoo artist
Young woman receiving back tattoo from tattoo artist