These days, women in the United States are more likely to have ink than men. Twenty-three percent of women have tattoos compared to 19% of men, according to a 2012 Harris Poll. What these numbers ...

Jessica Dwyer is co-owner of Nice Tattoo Parlor, billed as an approachable business “where everyone is nice to you.”Tamara Beckwith When Jessica Dwyer was 18, she walked into a Long Island shop to get ...

Many women wonder "why do women get tattoos" as they think about getting their first ink. Studies show that 23% of American ...

We know that tattoos can connect people with shared interests. We know that tattoos can be empowering. We know that tattoos can help someone reclaim their body. Now a new study suggests that tattoos ...

It's pretty much common knowledge that having tattoos comes with a lot of stereotypes, especially for women. Even in modern days, people with ink still often get labeled: lazy, trashy, violent, ...

This week on Refinery29, we’re filling your screens and consciousness with inspiring women over 50. Why? Because living in a culture obsessed with youth is exhausting for everyone. Ageing is a ...