ContentsPiercing and tattooing

What are piercing and tattooing?

History of body piercing

History of tattoos

Motivations

How tattooing works

How piercing is done

Cosmetic tattooing

Does it hurt?

Safe tattoos and piercings

Possible problems

Caring for tattoos and piercings

Permanence

Impermanent tattoos

Making decisions

Positive reactions

Negative reactions

Getting help

Legal matters

Glossary