When it comes to getting a tattoo, the chances are you'll have thought long and hard about what it'll be and where it'll go (unless it was more of a rash decision...). But what about the pain scale?

Getting a tattoo can be incredibly painful, especially on certain parts of the body. But which areas are the most grimace-inducing? We asked tattoo artists to pick. Mishka, an artist at London-based ...

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Depending on who you speak to, getting a tattoo is either super painful, or doesn't even register on the pain scale. The reality is, getting inked will likely never be completely pain-free, and that's ...

Three tattoo artists spoke to Insider about how to make getting inked hurt less. They suggested numbing cream, but it's worth noting that it could wear off during long sessions. They also suggested ...

Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of having them removed takes longer, is much more costly and is far more painful than getting them put on, accor ...

Tattoos are a popular way for people to express themselves, but for some, the ink comes with a feeling of long-lasting regret. New technology is available in the Kansas City metropolitan area that can ...

I got my first tattoo on the day I turned 18. I walked into a local tattoo shop with three friends and got a 6-inch sword inked in black and white on my back. I don't mind pain — I put up with it, ...