Body piercings and tattoos, ancient forms of adornment and beautification, are now found on all sorts of bodies. Few states have laws governing piercing and tattoo establishments or their practitioners. Before you let a stranger puncture your skin, shop around and find out how to mutilate your body safely.

So you decided to move up from temporary to permanent. Here's how to make the big leap.

Getting a new tattoo can be a long process, and can result in infections and imperfections. Caring for the tattoo as soon as you get one, is important. It is like caring for a new car. Maintaining it will make it last longer. Same thing with a tattoo It is important to give it proper care so it still looks just as good after ten years.