Booming Tattoo Industry in the UK with Real Social Impact

The UK’s tattoo scene is thriving: the number of tattoo parlours has more than doubled in the past decade—from 1,637 to 3,394 studios—driven by nearly one-third of adults (around 14 million people) getting inked . Shop owners report that clients often view tattoos as therapeutic, marking milestones or coping with trauma, anxiety, or grief . Yet, regrets remain common—up to 40% of people have at least considered having ink removed .