Tattoos have a rich history that stretches back thousands of years, but today, they’re experiencing a remarkable resurgence among women. Gone are the days when body art was primarily associated with ...

Black and Blue, a female-owned tattoo shop on Guerrero near 16th Street. Photo by Leslie Nguyen-Okwu. In the lobby of the tattoo shop Black & Blue Tattoo on a recent Sunday afternoon, the sound of a ...

While the tattoo world is still heavily male, more and more badass women are leaving their mark on the industry (and the people of L.A.) and reshaping the culture of the industry in the process.

Before women are ever exposed to the world of alternative body modification, they have been overexposed to the beauty culture through their personal interactions as well as the media. They have ...

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 ...

Circuses and sideshows may not seem like obvious places to look for stories of female empowerment, but experts say the performers who appeared in such acts played a surprising and important role in ...

Laura Craver (right) tattoos Alex Johnson (left) on Friday, June 6, 2025. The tattoo represents his love story with his husband. It includes an illustration of the sequoia tree they got married inside ...

Tattoo model Kandy Kouture has bared her inked skin for Playboy Australia and other magazines, displaying a body of artwork that includes an ornate peacock tattoo that covers her left side from her ...