A recent report on tattoo inks found that nearly half of the inks studied contained chemicals that could cause cancer or lead to cancerous mutations after exposure to UV light.
According to the results of our survey, it appears as though folks in Acadiana don't need expensive materialistic objects to make themselves (or the people in their lives) happy.
We thought it would be fun to use social media to ask folks here in Acadiana what would image would they get as their first tattoo or they're next if they already had one.
New Orleans Saints' RB Alvin Kamara decided to get some ink before the start of the season, and did so in a big way. Kamara just got his entire leg tattooed, and it looks awesome!
It's not two months salary and it can't be accidentally removed for a night at the club. Wedding ring and engagement ring tattoos are quickly becoming a trend.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas says that, starting Aug. 1, officers in uniform will have to cover up any tattoos. Union officials say the new policy could hurt morale and recruitment.
With July 4th coming up, a lot of us are getting in the patriotic spirit with firework GIFs and festive food. But you know what? Celebrating 'merica doesn't only have to happen once every July. These people are showing off their patriotism year round!
Tattoo aficionados know they should only frequent parlors where things are clean and the artist uses sterile tools. But dangers may lurk elsewhere — new studies show the ink itself could be contaminated.