One Direction fans honor Liam Payne with tattoos tribute after his death: ‘The saddest way possible’

One Direction fans honor Liam Payne with tattoos tribute after his death: ‘The saddest way possible’

One Direction fans are honoring Liam Payne in a permanent way following his tragic death at 31. Many people got a tattoo of five arrows, which matches the one Payne had on his own arm because the time “feels right,” per the Daily Mail. The five arrows represent the five members of the boy band: … Read more

Woman, 63, with alopecia ‘humiliated’ after reportedly being asked to leave pub over face tattoo: ‘Shock to my character’

Woman, 63, with alopecia ‘humiliated’ after reportedly being asked to leave pub over face tattoo: ‘Shock to my character’

A 63-year-old woman has revealed why she was asked to leave a popular waterside venue, saying she felt “humiliated” by the experience. Kerrie Ashby was at the Colley Hotel in South Australia with a friend on Sunday when a manager walked up to her and her friend and asked them to leave. “The staff were looking … Read more

Olympian shares long journey to remove ‘God awful’ rings tattoo: ‘Mistake’

Olympian shares long journey to remove ‘God awful’ rings tattoo: ‘Mistake’

An Australian Olympian who took home gold at the Tokyo games has shared her long journey to remove a “god awful” tattoo she got to commemorate her swimming success. Swimmer Brianna Throssell urged her 31,000 TikTok fans to closely consider their choice in tattoo parlor after she got inked with the Olympic rings following the … Read more

Why get a snow globe or cheesy T-shirt on vacation when you can get a tattoo instead?

Why get a snow globe or cheesy T-shirt on vacation when you can get a tattoo instead?

Forget all the kitschy travel mementos — the keychain keepsakes, snow globe souvenirs, commemorative tees or other tourist tchotchkes. Jetsetters are opting for a more permanent token from their trips: they’re getting inked, as “tattourism” is on the rise. Data from Hostel World found that more than 40% of adult vacationers under the age of 35 … Read more

Gen Z’s replaces millennial tribal tattoo trend with cybersigilism — what is it?

Gen Z’s replaces millennial tribal tattoo trend with cybersigilism — what is it?

Forget tribal tattoos — Gen Z is ushering in a futuristic, new favorite in body art. The generation’s ink of choice is cybersigilism, a type of sharp, spiky line work that looks both gothic and space-age. “They typically feature intricate, thin black lines forming sharp patterns,” tattoo artist Sydney Smith explained to Popsugar. “These tattoos often incorporate … Read more

I lost my tongue to cancer —I had a new one made from my arm with a tattoo

I lost my tongue to cancer —I had a new one made from my arm with a tattoo

A woman who lost her tongue to cancer had it reconstructed with flesh from her left arm – and has a tattoo on it. Jennifer Alexander, 52, was 37 when she was first diagnosed with stage one tongue cancer. For over a decade before that she had a recurring leukoplakia – a painful white patch … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z brides with tattoo regret flock to laser treatment clinics to remove unsightly ink before weddings

Exclusive | Gen Z brides with tattoo regret flock to laser treatment clinics to remove unsightly ink before weddings

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

I went temporarily blind getting my eyeballs tattooed — it was worth it

I went temporarily blind getting my eyeballs tattooed — it was worth it

Australia’s “most tattooed woman” — who inked her own eyeballs— has revealed an insane detail about her body art as some enthusiasts and industry heavyweights descend on Brisbane for the Australian Tattoo Expo. Amber Luke, who calls herself the Blue Eyes White Dragon, was among the stars who attended the Brisbane expo on Saturday. The … Read more

‘Most tattooed’ woman exposes ‘horrific’ vagina ink in G-string bikini

‘Most tattooed’ woman exposes ‘horrific’ vagina ink in G-string bikini

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

35% of tattoo inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria: study

35% of tattoo inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria: study

You may want to rethink getting ink. About 35% of tattoo or permanent makeup inks sold in the US are contaminated with bacteria, according to new research published Tuesday. The researchers tested 75 tattoo inks from 14 manufacturers for the presence of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The study authors say they are the first to … Read more

Grimace tattoos, getting blocked by Mets owner Steve Cohen and other tales from NY’s craziest sports social feed

Grimace tattoos, getting blocked by Mets owner Steve Cohen and other tales from NY’s craziest sports social feed

Meet the Mets — and their brazen legion of digital fans, whose dedication to the team is downright amazin’, if not occasionally certifiable. Devotees of the “Loveable Losers” are well-acquainted with the roller coaster of emotions that come with every baseball season, and they slide headfirst into social media in unique — and sometimes bold … Read more

I’ve spent $127K covering 98% of my body in tattoos — but I’m running out of space

I’ve spent 7K covering 98% of my body in tattoos — but I’m running out of space

A man who spent $127,000 covering 98 percent of his body in tattoos says he’s running out of skin for more. Eli Ink, 33, began his tattoo journey at 17 when he had a black spider’s web done on his elbow — which is his only piece that has not yet been fully covered in … Read more

Gen Z has turned on tattoos — here’s why they’re forgoing pricey ink

Gen Z has turned on tattoos — here’s why they’re forgoing pricey ink

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

Possible link between tattoos and lymphoma revealed in new study

Possible link between tattoos and lymphoma revealed in new study

A new study out of Sweden finds that people with tattoos have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. “It is important to remember that lymphoma is a rare disease and that our results apply at the group level,” Lund University researcher Christel Nielsen, who led the study, said in … Read more

Over the borderline: Madonna fan breaks world record with 18 tattoos of singer

Over the borderline: Madonna fan breaks world record with 18 tattoos of singer

She went over the “Borderline.” An extreme Madonna fan with 18 tattoos of the singer broke the Guinness World Record for the female with the most body art of the same musician. Tara Berry of Topeka, Kansas, beat out the previous record holder, Nikki Patterson of Scotland, who had 15 tattoos of Eminem. Tara Berry … Read more

Australian reality TV star Jaden Laing turned away from posh club over strict tattoo policy: ‘I’m covered up’

Australian reality TV star Jaden Laing turned away from posh club over strict tattoo policy: ‘I’m covered up’

A reality TV star’s cheeky attempt to bypass a Gold Coast pub’s strict tattoo policy has sparked a conversation about whether these rules should still exist in 2024. Jaden Laing, who finished 10th on this year’s season of Survivor, posted a video yesterday on his social media accounts showing him trying to enter the Burleigh … Read more

Man threatened with arrest for X-rated tummy tattoo: ‘It’s obscene’

Man threatened with arrest for X-rated tummy tattoo: ‘It’s obscene’

Can you stomach this ink? A man has “no regrets” about this obscene tattoo stretching down his midriff, which depicts a naked woman with her legs spread wide open. It only took four hours and less than $70 for Richard Hart, 60, to get his hand-drawn design inked for his 40th birthday in South Wales … Read more

Do you have a ‘millennial’ tattoo? Artists reveal the generation’s embarrassing popular ink

Do you have a ‘millennial’ tattoo? Artists reveal the generation’s embarrassing popular ink

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

Tattooed applicant claims she was denied TJ Maxx job over her ink, confronts store employees: ‘It’s so annoying’

Tattooed applicant claims she was denied TJ Maxx job over her ink, confronts store employees: ‘It’s so annoying’

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

Dear Abby: My hippie cousin’s armpit hair is ruining my wedding

Dear Abby: My hippie cousin’s armpit hair is ruining my wedding

DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, “Meadow,” who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She’s kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed “the Establishment.” She’s heavily tattooed and has several facial piercings and thick underarm hair.  My son is the complete opposite. He is in the business world and is very professional in … Read more