Melbourne’s Tattoo Scene Shaped by Cost-of-Living Pressures
In Australia, particularly Melbourne, the rising cost of living is reshaping the tattoo industry. Many clients have scaled back discretionary spending, resulting in lower foot […]
Europe Leads the Global Tattoo Market with PMU & Temporary Ink Boom
Europe captured a commanding 33.3 % of the global tattoo market in 2024, thanks to a surge in fashion-forward trends, widespread use of vegan inks, and […]
Australia’s Tat Scene: From Eco-Ink to Indigenous Art
On the other side of the world, Australia’s tattoo culture is evolving with diversity and purpose: Minimalist & Fine-Line Tattoos are in vogue for their […]
TikTok Glam: Hailey Bieber Revives Rhinestone Tattoo Trend
At the 2025 Met Gala, Hailey Bieber resurrected the early-2000s trend of rhinestone tattoos—but with a high-fashion twist. A sparkly rhinestone YSL logo adorning her […]
Surge in Tattoo Parlours and Mental-Health Benefits in the UK
The UK is witnessing a dramatic boom in its tattoo industry. Over the last decade, tattoo parlours have more than doubled—from 1,637 to 3,394—and about […]
The Resurgence of “Tramp Stamps” as Empowerment Among Gen Z
Lower-back tattoos—once dubbed “tramp stamps” and considered unfashionable—are experiencing a powerful comeback among Gen Z. This reemergence is driven by a reclaiming of stigmatized designs, […]
Tattoo Removal on the Rise Among Young Professionals in Ireland
In Ireland, there’s a dramatic uptick in tattoo removals—particularly among professionals such as flight attendants, lawyers, and doctors. Clinics like Fade Laser Clinic and Edit […]
Shemar Moore’s Personal Connection
Actor Shemar Moore revealed meaningful reasons behind his Batman-inspired ink – including a large Obama portrait across his back. This tattoo is not political; instead, […]
Honoring Obama Through Ink: Public Tattoos That Speak Volumes
A. Rishard Matthews (NFL Wide Receiver) Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews sports a deeply symbolic tattoo of Barack and Michelle Obama on his lower […]
News Feature: Barack Obama and Tattoos Myth, Meaning, and Legacy
Myth-Busting: Does Barack Obama Himself Have a Tattoo? Despite swirling rumors, former President Barack Obama is confirmed to not have any tattoos. In fact, during […]