Tattoos used to be symbols of rebellion and radical means to promote individuality, and while those things still hold true today, it is obvious that the tattoo industry has drastically changed.

The reality show craze of the past five years has sparked a movement within a movement – reality shows centered on tattooing. Our two favorite tattoo reality shows, and TV’s most popular, are TLC’s Miami Ink and the spin-off LA Ink.

While many shows on TV …

“Old Habits Die Hard” – A lesson in tattoo regrets from our favorite Hollywood stars.

We idolize their perfect hair, those rockin’ bods, and their hot arm candy, yet one dirty secret of Hollywood celebrities leaves little to be admired: tattoos gone seriously wrong.

Tattoos have officially painted their way into mainstream culture with shows such as TLC’s Miami Ink and LA Ink and A&E’s Inked which showcase the lives of tattoo artists and their often-celebrity clientèle. What team …