Tattooing is widely socially accepted today, but this has not always been the case throughout history. The fluctuating popularity of tattooing can be closely linked to the
changing historical eras. This, in turn, had an impact on the technological advancements in terms of hygiene, tattoo machines, and other related equipment. In certain periods, there were dedicated artists who went to great lengths to elevate the profession out of destitution and transform it into an art form of self-expression. The unlimited accessibility of the Internet disrupted the previously exclusive toolset and knowledge that was the privilege of master artists. What future awaits the body art profession?