If the classic diamond ring is forever, younger generations didn’t get the memo. Instead, a growing number of young Gen Z and millennial couples are saying “I do” to something a little more permanent — ink. Tattooed “rings” — etched straight onto fingers — are fast becoming the ultimate symbol of commitment for younger lovers who’d … Read more
This is some Marvel-ous ink. A comic book superfan earned the Guinness World Record for the most Marvel Comics characters tattooed on the body, with a staggering 63 inked across his skin. Tom Radford of England — who estimates he’s spent 350 hours in the tattoo chair and spent more than $13,000 — had his sights … Read more
One woman’s permanent makeup is another’s arch nemesis. Approximately 15 months after getting her eyebrows tattooed, an unidentified 46-year-old woman sought dermatological care for patches of purplish lesions that appeared around her eyebrows and later on non-tattooed areas, including her elbow and upper back. According to a medical report published by Oxford, a biopsy revealed … Read more
Tattoos may not be forever — but that doesn’t mean getting rid of them is pretty. One influencer was left reeling after a tattoo removal session led to a “disgusting” complication, sending her racing online for advice. “If you don’t want to see something gross, please keep scrolling,” Kyra Green (@kyra212green) warned her more than … Read more
What happens to a tattoo when you decide forever is too long? Tattoo removal is achieved through a series of laser treatments, typically four to 10 sessions. Laser-based treatments heat the tattoo pigment to temperatures up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit, causing ink particles to break apart. While many assume the ink simply fades in the … Read more
Diane Keaton was honored by her children on what would have been her 80th birthday. Nearly three months after the beloved actor’s death, her daughter, Dexter Keaton, 30, revealed that the siblings got tattoos dedicated to their late mom. Dexter’s Instagram post shared Monday featured a picture of her and Duke, 26, showing off their … Read more
Talk about taking a breakup to new heights. A heartbroken Brit turned her bad-decision tattoo into a first-class joke — by transforming her ex’s name into her favorite budget airline. Katie Allan, 22, inked her boyfriend’s name “Ryan” on her right hip last November after he bet her she wouldn’t do it. “I stupidly got … Read more
Liz Craker was 31 when she found the lump at the top of her left breast in the shower. Breastfeeding, she assumed it was mastitis and made an appointment at her local health clinic. “It never crossed my mind that it would come back as cancer, not in my wildest dreams. I had no family history,” … Read more
This bridezilla wants her wedding photos airbrushed — starting with the bridesmaids. A bridesmaid in London claims she was banned from the big-day photo lineup after the bride allegedly feared she’d “overshadow” her — all because of her tattoos. The woman, who’s been friends with the bride for more than 20 years, shared her story … Read more
From full sleeve to clean slate: Brazil’s onetime most-tattooed man is erasing his past, one laser pulse at a time. Leandro de Souza, a 36-year-old photographer from Bagé in Brazil’s southernmost state, spent two decades turning himself into a walking canvas. The Brazilian had more than 170 inkings covering about 95% of his body, a … Read more
Instead of wearing her heart on her sleeve, she got her husband’s sleeve framed. When Angelica Radevski lost her spouse unexpectedly earlier this year, the West Virginia nurse and mother-of-one made a bold decision that has stunned millions online — she preserved and framed a piece of his tattooed skin. Angelica, 35, and her husband … Read more
What a Tangled web this guy weaved, when he approached theme park royalty like a creep. Long hair and a sweet smile didn’t stop Katrina, a former Princess Rapunzel actress at Disney World, from cutting a fan meet-and-greet short after one freaky fella flashed his “gross” ink. “I told a guest I wouldn’t take a photo with … Read more
Sure, it’s a cool craze, but experts are giving it the cold shoulder. Reveling in wildly dangerous, stupid stunts is, frighteningly, on brand for daredevil youngsters. However, healthcare professionals are now warning gutsy Gen Zs that the “freeze branding” trend, tattooing human skin with icy-cold liquid nitrogen, “can land you in a lot of trouble.” Suarez, known to her … Read more
It’s bootylicious. When deciding on a tattoo placement, some people seek to find the sexiest place on their bodies. And though the once-taboo “tramp stamp” — a derogatory term referring to a tattoo on a woman’s lower back that was popularized in the ’90s — is now desirable again, people are going a little lower … Read more
Terrible tattoos are timeless, but as of late, it seems like more and more inked-up individuals are taking to the Internet to share their strange, questionable and sometimes even trashy tattoos. Between Gen-Z’s recent revival of the tramp stamp and a Swiss woman’s viral $600 Red Bull barcode tattoo, social media users seem to agree … Read more
A popular Australian artist died after giving birth this week, leaving an “an unimaginable void in the hearts of everyone who knew her.” Tattoo artist Stacey Nightingale, from Montville on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, has been remembered as a “devoted mother … and a fiercely loving friend” after her shock death on Wednesday. In a post … Read more
A Perth woman has revealed she dumped her boyfriend for subscribing to a popular porn star’s OnlyFans account, stating it’s the same as “cheating” – and it turns out, she’s not alone in that view. New data has revealed most Australians believe that if their partner looks at explicit videos and photos shared by adult … Read more
A bizarre new beauty trend is taking hold in Asia, with one business in Thailand saying they’ve received over 500 requests a day for the treatment. Tik Ka Au shop in Bangkok has been bombarded with inquiries after offering a popular new cosmetic treatment that involves tattooing a bright pink circle on a client’s kneecaps. … Read more
One woman’s trashy is another woman’s trendy — at least, when it comes to tattoos. The once-taboo “tramp stamp” — a derogatory term referring to a tattoo on a woman’s lower back that was popularized in the ’90s — is now stylish, according to ink experts. “Women are reclaiming negative stereotypes, which were once used to disparage them, as a … Read more
This tattoo trend could be ink-redibly dangerous. More people are getting tattoos under anesthesia, but medical experts warn against this risky tactic — at least one man has already died while doing so. General anesthesia brings on a sleep-like state with the use of a combination of medicines and is typically used before and during … Read more