ContentsPiercing and tattooing 4
What are piercing and tattooing? 6
History of body piercing 8
History of tattoos 10
Motivations 16
How tattooing works 18
How piercing is done 20
Cosmetic tattooing 22
Does it hurt? 24
Safe tattoos and piercings 26
Possible problems 30
Caring for tattoos and piercings 34
Permanence 36
Impermanent tattoos 38
Making decisions 40
Positive reactions 42
Negative reactions 44
Getting help 46
Legal matters 50
Glossary 52