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Tattoos & Body Piercings

Get ink-spired as you browse through these tattoo galleries and discover the meaning behind popular iconography. Learn what to consider before you select your body art and artist, and how to properly care for your tattoo or piercing.

A pair of butterfly tattoos.
These 52 Butterfly Tattoo Designs Will Make Your Heart Flutter

Close-up of person's ear with multiple piercings and jewelry
Your Ultimate Guide to Types of Ear Piercings: What to Know About 20 Placements

Hailey Bieber showing off her finger tattoos.
32 Small But Stunning Finger Tattoo Designs For Every Style

A pair of gold hoop earrings resting on the rim of a champagne glass
Double Ear Piercings Are Still the Ultimate Cool-Girl Accessory

Person with a nose ring posing with hair swept outdoors
The Correct Way to Clean a Nose Piercing, According to Derms

A person with a tongue piercing holding a lollipop near their mouth
The Case for (And Against) Tongue Piercings

Three gold hoop earrings displayed on the petal of a flower
Snug Piercings Are the Sleeper Hit of Your Ear Stack—Here's What to Know About Pain Level and Healing Time

Dylan Marino wears a slicked back bun hairstyle, ear piercings, earplugs, and black rectangular sunglasses while outside
I Have 40 Ear Piercings (Yes, Actually)—But These 7 Hurt the Most

A swan tattoo placed on the back of someone's arm.
Swan Tattoos Are the Elegant Trend Taking Over This Winter

behind the ear moon tattoo
25 Behind the Ear Tattoo Ideas That Are Creative and Cool

Close up of Hailey Bieber with her hand, covered in small tattoos, on her mouth
20 Cute, Dainty Tattoo Ideas for the Modern Minimalist

Person holding dried flowers showing tattoos on their shoulder and upper arm
So, You Regret Your Tattoo—Now What? We Asked the Pros

Close-up of fine line wave tattoo with 777 on arm
12 Standout Tattoo Trends for 2025, from Fine Line Minimalism to Bold Color Revival

an abstract rose upper arm tattoo
How to Prepare for a New Tattoo, According to Dermatologists

a pierced ear with an arrow pointing to the upper lobe piercing
Upper Lobe Piercings Are a Low-Pain Way to Dress Up Your Ear

Cara Delevingne with a slicked back pony tail and her head turned to the side to show her ear tattoos
Ear Tattoos 101: 5 Things to Know Before Booking an Appointment

Cynthia Erivo doing a kissing face with a silver nose piercing and purple eyeshadow
Septril Piercings 101: The Expert-Approved Guide to the Complex Nose Jewelry

close up of a hand with several small tattoos
7 Things to Know Before Getting a Finger Tattoo, Straight From the Experts

Billie Eilish poses in pinstriped suit with her Oscar trophy while showing off her fairy hand tattoo
Billie Eilish's Tattoos Are Full of Meaning and Artistry—See Every Single One

tattoo showing off woman's silhouette with seashells as bra
12 Shell Tattoo Ideas Trending for Summer 2024 and Beyond

A woman's side profile showing a three flower tattoo behind her ear
53 Flower Tattoo Ideas, From Micro Blossoms to Dramatic Bouquets

Close-up of fine line mountain and moon tattoo on ribs
Considering a Fine Line Tattoo? Here's What to Know Before Getting One

Three bow tattoos on hands
The Bow Tattoo Trend Is About to Be Everywhere in 2024

small script thigh tattoo that says tender
26 Trending Tattoo Ideas for 2024—From Classic to Coquette

Model Adwoa Aboah with heart tattoo on ear
20 Heart Tattoo Ideas You're Bound to Fall in Love With

blue watercolor abstract tattoo on woman's back
20 Color Tattoo Ideas for Deeper Skin Tones That Are Incredibly Vibrant

flower forearm tattoo
45 Flower Forearm Tattoo Ideas to Consider Before Your Next Ink Session

Woman with locs with her eyes closed while taking in the sunshine at a rooftop party.
What Causes Tattoos to Fade? Experts Explain How to Avoid It

Singer Rita Ora, hand on her forehead, multiple tattoos visible
9 Tips to Help Choose a Tattoo Artist for Your Best Ink Ever

Close up of a forearm with an abstract, freehand tattoo of a flowing line
11 Biggest Tattoo Trends Defining 2024, According to Artists

Close up of a tattooed forearm, a swatch of foundation down the center
How to Cover a Tattoo With Makeup For a Lasting, Full-Coverage Finish

Close up of a red/pink and green peony tattoo on a collarbone
15 Collarbone Tattoo Ideas For Every Aesthetic and Style

person's foreaarm with various tiny tattoos
The "Sticker Sleeve" Trend Makes the Most of Spontaneous Tattoos

Close up of two hands with nail tattoos and finger tattoos
Nail Tattoos Are the Latest Way to Add Trendy Art to Your Fingertips

Singer/actor Dove Cameron in profile, arms wrapped around herself, with tattoos on her hands and shoulder
Getting Your First Tattoo? Read This Before Your Appointment

Lana Del Rey Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande with tattoos visible collage of their tattooed bodies and fashion styles
Does This Tattoo Make Me Look Millennial?

Miley Cyrus wearing long waves on the red carpet
Miley Cyrus' New Tiny Tattoo Has a Big Meaning

Product container labeled Numb Master 5 Lidocaine shown against a fabric background
The 8 Best Numbing Creams for Pain-Free Beauty Procedures

Zendaya and Tom Holland
Zendaya Debuted a Tiny New Tattoo Dedicated to Tom Holland at the Golden Globes

Delicate Wrist Tattoo
Praise for the Silly Little Tattoo

Angelina Jolie at the Tony Awards.
Angelina Jolie Debuted a Delicate Chest Tattoo at the Tony Awards

Close-up of an ear with multiple earrings and a hand touching the side of the face
9 Easiest Piercings That Heal Quickly, From Lobes to Lips

Rainbow Tattoos
I’ve Covered Myself in Rainbow Tattoos To Look More Gay—and People Still Think I’m Straight

Tattooed hands with rings
Wait—How Often Should I Be Moisturizing My New Tattoo?

Brooke Shields and Henchy Grier
Brooke Shields And Her Daughter Just Got Sweet Matching Tattoos

Close up of woman with winged liner and fluffy eyebrows being groomed with spoolie brush
Ombré Brows vs. Microblading: Which Is the Best Brow Tattoo for You?

Transverse love piercing
A Complete Transverse Lobe Piercing Guide: From Jewelry to Aftercare

arrow tattoo
Arrow Tattoos Have a Deep History—Here's What the Symbol Means

Image of a hand and arm scattered with word tattoos
60 Word Tattoo Ideas That Say It All

Side view of a woman touching her ear
How to Treat an Infected Ear Piercing, According to Experts

An arm with tattoos
What to Expect From the Tattoo Healing Process: Timeline and Stages

tattoo coverup makeup design
The Best Makeup for Tattoo Cover Up, According to Experts

Close-up of shoulder with custom abstract stick-and-poke tattoo design
The Complete Stick-and-Poke Tattoo Guide for Newbies

Close up of a hand with a new tattoo of a rose with ointment on it
Tattoo Aftercare Contradictions—From Petroleum Jelly to Bacitracin

woman with nose hoop ring looking to the side
Nose Piercings Explained: Cost, Pain, and Placement

Image of someone from the chest down with a button down shirt tied up to reveal a belly button piercing
Belly Button Piercings: Everything You Need to Know, According to Experts

close up of woman's ear featuring many different gold piercings
The 17 Types of Ear Piercings: How to Choose Based on Pain and Placement

woman with septum piercing staring into sun
Septum Piercings: Everything You Need to Know, From Pain to Jewelry Selection

Image of a person with a tattooed forearm and hand in their suit pant pocket
Tattoo Weeping: Should You Be Concerned If Your New Tattoo Is Leaking Fluid?

close up of woman's ear with gold daith piercing
Considering a Daith Piercing? Here's What You Need to Know

Snake Bite Piercings
Considering a Snake Bite Piercing? Here's What to Know

Selena Gomez with a fresh makeup look and semicolon tattoo on wrist
Semicolon Tattoos Are a Simple But Meaningful Choice—See 24 Stunning Examples

Close up of the singer FKA Twigs with several piercings in her conch
Conch Piercings 101: What to Know Before You Pierce

A model with dark floral henna designs on the hands.
12 Ways to Remove Henna Dye From Your Skin, According to Derms