There's quite a process that goes into getting a tattoo. Once you've actually made up your mind to get one, you then have to think of a design and then a placement, find a reputable parlor, and ...

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- Imagine a tattoo that could alert you if you need to apply sunscreen or if your blood sugar is low. Sounds like joke, right? But it's not. "I often joke that tattoos can give ...

Deciding to get a new tattoo is a huge commitment. There's a lot to consider, from the artist you'll choose to the placement on your body to deciding whether to go full color tattoo or classic black ...

Scientists in Germany have developed three different tattoo dyes that change color based on the levels of certain health markers in the blood. Scientists are developing color-changing inks that may ...

A person applying the color-changing tattoo, and a color chart for the medical-alerting tattoo. Ali Yetisen et al. Soon, tattoos won’t just show how cool you are — they’ll also show how healthy you ...

Sezin Koehler had the perfect tattoo in mind. She imagined blue and purple swirls rising up her arm to match the colorful tattoos adorning her shoulders. After hours of planning and research, she ...

There are two general categories of tattoos: black ink and colored. Some people like to mix it up when it comes to their artwork, while others like to stick to one type of ink. For anyone who's a fan ...

Tattoos are fast becoming more than just a means of self-expression: soon they could be used for more practical applications, like tracking blood alcohol levels or turning the skin into a touchscreen.

Watch the creation of a hyper-realistic alligator tattoo featuring jaw-dropping detail and depth. From the glint in its eye to the ripple of its scales, this full-color piece proves why wildlife ...

When a pair of tourists hiking the Alps stumbled across the frozen remains of the mummy Ötzi in 1991 they also, unknowingly, discovered the oldest known examples of tattoos in history. The ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Alana Yzola: Getting a tattoo has almost become a rite of passage. But for people with black and brown skin tones, getting that perfect ink can be stressful.