When it comes to getting a tattoo, the chances are you'll have thought long and hard about what it'll be and where it'll go (unless it was more of a rash decision...). But what about the pain scale?

Getting a tattoo can be incredibly painful, especially on certain parts of the body. But which areas are the most grimace-inducing? We asked tattoo artists to pick. Mishka, an artist at London-based ...

In the market for fresh ink? Can’t blame you — with all the incredible tattoo ideas out there, from micro designs to cool patchwork tats, there’s a smorgasbord of body art inspo available. Whether you ...

Depending on who you speak to, getting a tattoo is either super painful, or doesn't even register on the pain scale. The reality is, getting inked will likely never be completely pain-free, and that's ...

There are few things a person can do to their body that are as exhilarating as getting a tattoo. The euphoria accompanied by the deliberate, almost ceremonial process of tattooing can be so intense ...

How much it hurts to get a tattoo depends upon where the needle touches you body. This handy tattoo pain chart can help you decide where to get inked. If you’re looking to express yourself, you can do ...

Everyone expects at least some pain or discomfort when getting a tattoo. The amount of pain you feel will depend on several factors, including your individual pain tolerance and the location of the ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In the world of tattoos, pain is part of the process, almost like a rite of passage. And while every person has a different pain tolerance, most tattoo artists will agree: ...

Three tattoo artists spoke to Insider about how to make getting inked hurt less. They suggested numbing cream, but it's worth noting that it could wear off during long sessions. They also suggested ...

How a tattoo looks years after getting it, how much pain one feels during the process, and how people react to it, all of these factors depend significantly on the placement we choose for the tattoo.

Hankering after new ink? Just as important as choosing the right tattoo design is finding the perfect placement for it – and more importantly, how painful that place on your body will be to tattoo.