Shania Addington was 18 when she got her first tattoo. A decade later, the Gen Z bride-to-be wants out of the relationship. The 28-year-old had formerly meaningful quotes inked on both her forearm and back — a decision she now seriously regrets, saying they made her “feel like a book.” So much so, the Arizonan … Read more
The “most tattooed” woman in the UK has caused a stir after she appeared on a morning TV show wearing just a G-string bikini. Becky Holt left This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley “red-faced” after showing off her body art in a very skimpy cossie. The 36-year-old has spend £35,000 ($66,000) on an … Read more
Tattoo artists are staying afloat by the skin of their teeth, reporting a “downturn” in demand for ink. The primary culprit for the “tattoo recession,” body mod enthusiasts believe, is debt-burdened clients who cannot afford to splurge on costly art, namely Gen Z and Millennials. “Over the past year, I have observed a decrease in … Read more
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary and was held at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024. Featuring over 500 artists, this gathering of elite international tattoo artists offers a unique experience of artistry, creativity, and culture. The Empire State Expo, with its curated shows, live tattooing, seminars, and … Read more
Do these tattoos transcend generations? Some artists think not. In a TikTok video amassing 17 million views, tattoo artists at San Diego’s Axiom Tattoo revealed the most common ink for millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996. “So, millennials used to get Harry Potter tattoos, specifically the Deathly Hallow symbol,” explained one artist in … Read more
A woman whose face is covered in tattoos and piercings claims she was denied a job at TJ Maxx over her body art. Ash Putnam aired her grievances in a viral TikTok after she applied for a job with the off-price retailer but received an automated email saying she wouldn’t be considered for the position … Read more
Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy is best known for tattooing the A-list – from Rihanna and Cara Delevingne to Justin Bieber and LeBron James. But he is now embarking on a quest to turn tattoos into medical diagnostic devices, using “Magic Ink” — a tattooing ink which can be turned on or off by being exposed … Read more
Feeling blue? Expectant mother Keisha Sethi, 24, thought she was turning into a blue Avatar when she started to experience some strange pregnancy symptoms. “It just happened overnight. It was quite crazy, actually, it was like I was leaking blue ink,” Sethi told Kennedy News. “I felt like an octopus.” After Sethi finished using the … Read more
This tattoo addict had to face the music. A woman completely covered in tattoos said she’s no longer welcomed at ink parlors. Melissa Sloan, 46, got her first tattoo when she was 20 years old and became addicted to the body art. She now has about 800 tattoos creating three layers of tattoos covering most … Read more
This woman’s boyfriend is a human coloring book. Maggie Moodie broke out her Sharpies and opted to spend hours upon hours filling in partner Scoobie Sousa’s tattoos. Despite the 22-year-old dropping about $125,000 on his ink and spending more than 500 hours at the tattoo parlor, his body still needed some color. Moodie, 24, put … Read more
He draws the line at this ask. In a viral TikTok video, “Ink Master” Season 7 winner Anthony Michaels says a red flag is anyone asking for a face, neck or hand tattoo as their first ink. The artist explained he is leery of people who come to him seeking a tattoo in such a visible … Read more
A 21-year-old person is miffed over their man’s new arm tattoo — as there’s more to it than meets the eye. The perturbed partner, who goes by Finn Faye Gentry online and uses they/them pronouns, posted a photo of the new ink this week to Twitter, snatching more than 31,000 likes and hundreds of retweets. … Read more
Remove your Ye for free. A tattoo removal studio in London announced it’s offering to remove clients’ Kanye West tattoos — free of charge. “Yeezy come, yeezy go,” NAAMA Studios tweeted. “Got a #kanyewest tattoo? Tag us.” The studio shared the tweet with a photo of a man’s arm with a tattoo that says “Bye” … Read more