As a body-art pro, I know there are several things to consider when getting a small design, like how many details to include and where to place it.

From tiny finger tats and white-pigment pieces to names of partners, there are some body-art designs professionals would rather not ink.

From minimalistic lines to full-blown portraits, some body-art styles are having a moment while others are fading out in 2022, according to the pros.

From minimalist art to permanent winged eyeliner, there are certain body-art trends that tattoo artists enjoy and others they wish would disappear.

Here's the truth about things body-art clients are too shy to ask, from how much to tip your artist to what to do if you don't like your tattoo.

From thriving as an introvert to finding my own style, here are the things that shocked me after leaving my corporate job to be a tattooer.

From the most painful spots to what happens when artists make a mistake, tattoo pros answer the burning questions about their job and getting inked.

From stick-and-poke body art to cartoon-style ink, tattoo artists shared which designs they think are trending this year and which ones aren't.

Here are 18 of the most interesting optical illusions, from mind-bending shadow art and 3D street art to extraordinary makeup techniques.

Scalp micropigmentation mimics hair follicles for people with hair loss. The nonsurgical procedure injects pigment into the scalp.

Sometimes a photo just isn't enough — these 13 celebs took it a step further and got their partner's faces etched onto their skin.

It's hard to remember a time before these celebs were covered in body art — here's what the most tattooed stars looked like before they got inked.

INSIDER spoke to legendary celebrity tattoo artist Mark Mahoney during his residency at The Mandrake hotel in London to get some sage advice on all things body art.

INSIDER recently caught up with the "High Priest of Hollywood tattoo artists," Mark Mahoney, during his residency at The Mandrake Hotel in London. The artist, who's favored by the likes of David Beckham and Johnny Depp, told us you should check a parlor's bathroom before getting a tattoo there.

These tattoos bring positivity into the lives of the artist and client by providing them with confidence, spiritual healing, or providing a tribute to a loved one. Tattoos include scalp micro-pigmentation for hair loss, hyperrealistic pet portraits, and henna crowns for chemotherapy patients.

The immune system is responsible for keeping your tattoo around for so long.

The model pranked her husband John Legend by getting a henna tattoo with a stranger. She documented the whole thing on Snapchat.

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Choshu Horikazu is a traditional Japanese tattoo artist.