Kanin says most tattoos are as political as they are personal because ... pointing out the more popular designs at his U Street shop these days. Koi fish, praying hands, the old-school Americana ...

A Hot Doug's tattoo by Mike Dalton ... Avoid those all-too-common designs with these alternative ideas. Yes, our city flag is sexy. But the four-star emblem occupies every other bicep around ...

In our Drastically Brexit series, we look at some of the unusual ways people are preparing for the UK leaving the EU. The tattoo trend shows no sign of fading. And how better to make a permanent ...