Tattoo News & Events
Breaking news from the global tattoo industry, conventions, celebrity ink, and community updates.
South Korea Tattoo Law: Tattooing Legalised After 33 Years
Since 1992, only doctors could legally tattoo in South Korea. The new Tattooist Act creates a national licence from October 2027, and a 2026 Supreme Court ruling overturned the old precedent. What changes and when.
Legal Age for Tattoos: UK, US and Around the World
In the UK, tattooing anyone under 18 is illegal even with a parent's consent. In the US, it depends on the state. The legal age for tattoos explained, and why most studios insist on 18 regardless.
Japan Onsen Tattoo Rules: Can You Visit Hot Springs With Tattoos?
Many Japanese hot springs still turn away tattooed guests, but options are growing. Why onsen ban tattoos, what the Japan Tourism Agency found, and five ways travellers with tattoos can still enjoy a soak.
Tattoo Ink Safety in the US: What MoCRA Changed and What the FDA Found
The 2022 Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act gave the FDA recall powers over tattoo inks, and an FDA study found bacteria in a third of sealed inks. How US tattoo ink regulation works.
UK Tattoo Conventions 2027: Confirmed Dates and Venues
Tattoo Freeze in Telford, the Brighton Tattoo Convention and the Big North Tattoo Show in Newcastle. Confirmed UK tattoo convention dates for 2027, plus tips for getting tattooed at a convention.
The EU Tattoo Ink Ban Explained: What Happened to Blue and Green
EU rules restricting hazardous chemicals in tattoo ink took effect in 2022, and Pigment Blue 15:3 and Green 7 followed in 2023. What the REACH regulation restricts, why, and what it means for your tattoos.
CAM Supply: 30 Years of Tattoo Supplies Innovation
When you think about the tools that have shaped modern tattooing, you might not immediately picture a manufacturing company working behind the scenes.
Mexican Tattoo Culture Icons and Symbolism
There's something truly magical about Mexican tattoo culture that goes way beyond just beautiful imagery on skin.
Jitan Forcier Bold Line Tattoos Montreal Artist
Sailor Jerry used to say that the key to a successful tattoo lies in the simplicity of its lines. It's an idea that Canadian tattooer Jitan Forcier pushes to the absolute extreme.
Surrealist Black and Grey Tattoos: Style Guide, Ideas and Placement
Melting clocks, fractured faces and flesh turning into machinery. Where surrealist black and grey tattooing comes from, what defines it, and how to choose an artist who can pull it off.
Dragon Tattoo Meaning: Chinese, Japanese and European Dragons Explained
A dragon tattoo can mean good fortune, wisdom or chaos depending on where the design comes from. How to tell Chinese, Japanese and European dragons apart, and the styles and placements that suit each.
Prison Tattoo Program Fights Disease Offers Hope
Stillwater Prison Tattoo Program Promotes Health and Hope The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is breaking ground with a new initiative: a prison tattoo parlour designed to improve inmate health and offer a path to post-release success.