I have a memorial tattoo for my son, (it is the last thing he drew for art class), and I had talked to the artist and had everything set up. On the day of my appointment another artist tried to tell me how much better his art would be, that the image she had on the stencil was mis-shaped, etc. I thanked him, while the artist I chose glared daggers at him, but explained that my son had drawn it and I wanted that image. He laughed and told me that my son needed better art skills. I just smiled sweetly and told him when I get to Heaven I would be sure to tell him that. Without further comment or an apology me and the original tattoo artist sat down and got to work. I still smile when I see my son's art on my shoulder.

As a fairly heavily tattooed person, I'm always getting random unwelcome comments and questions about my tattoos, usually from older people. However, nothing will ever top the woman who came up to me unprompted and just out of the blue told me, "At least someday your mother can identify your body in the morgue with those." I was completely speechless💀

I have a portrait of George Costanza on my leg, the day after I got it I was in line at the shop and I could FEEL this old lady staring at it.. she asked “why did you get that ugly man tattooed on your leg?” And I said “that’s my father” she felt so bad and apologised, I don’t know if she ever realised it was definitely not my father 😂

The jellyfish tattoo story had me HOWLING!!! I just got 3 moon jellyfish on my calf last weekend and I’m so thankful they don’t look like little dicks 😂😂

Real quick. Thank you for ‘digging’ into more TikTok’s because I NEED to know what happened after some of these videos like the neck tattoo one. I refuse to get TikTok so thank you!! I’m so nosy and I appreciated you getting the tea haha

My favorite tattoo compliment happened while I was waiting for a red light to change, I had my car window rolled down and my arm kind of perched on the door, and the woman in the car next to me rolled down her window so she could tell me that she liked my tattoo! It was years ago but I've never forgotten it lol

When I went to get my wrist tattoo I'd had to do the request and information giving by email as it was between lockdowns so in-person design consults weren't allowed. When the artist showed me the initial design I was a bit gutted as it was a meaningful piece to me. But thank goodness I felt able to speak up. I picked up the bits I really did like about the design and we talked about more what I was thinking. He was so understanding and wonderful and created something I absolutely adored on my feedback. It's my favourite piece I have and will take some beating. So yes, please speak up. You can be kind and still give feedback. Or if in doubt just say no and leave....you don't have to go back!

As a tattoo artist, I love when people tell me when they don’t like a design or want to change it. In the end I want to make people happy but I can’t do that if they aren’t honest.

The tattoo artist with the serial killer sleeve is I C O N I C. I am so glad I never had someone look or come up to me in this sort of way like the old lady did and I have a big bold knee tattoo. But if someone ever asks me if I know that tattoos are permanent I plan on acting surprised and freak out until they leave me alone

I honestly think if you have anxiety and you're thinking of getting a tattoo, you _need_ to get a friend or family member to come with you who can speak up for you. Also the tattoo industry needs secret shoppers tbh.

I had my very first "oh you have tattoos" interaction from a non-tattooed person the other day. They pointed to my owl tattoo and said "oh is that because you stay up all night" I said, nah I'm in bed by 8pm most nights.

On tattoo regrets…I was *so* close to getting a tattoo of a cluster of crystals that looked veryyyy phallic. The way the facets of the crystals were curved were undeniably penile and I’m so glad I backed out of that one!! I felt so so bad but there was no way I was going through with it 😅

I think if an arrest grazed me and tried to laugh it off as a “free tattoo” I’d look at them and say “it’s only a free tattoo if you finish it, so let’s talk about the design I want”.

I don't regret the tattoo per se BUT my first tattoo says "I'm still getting high"... Bear in mind that English is not my first language, and it was a line from my favourite song (I was also 16). The idea was to say something like "I keep getting higher", and I did not know that it had double meaning in English 😂

OMG I never think of funny stuff to say in the moment! People are so weird, an old man literally grabbed me by my arm and twisted it so he could read my tattoo while I was just trying to do my job as a server... I was so taken aback

If I could give younger me one piece of advice it would be not to get tattoos until I could advocate for myself and what I want. It truly isn't worth having tattoos you regret because you're too scared to upset someone that in hindsight probably wouldn't have even been upset.

The only tattoo i regretted was because i only because i couldn't speak up about how they made it smaller and changed the position. I drew it myself so it was perfectly shaped yo be the perfect size in the right position. But then I got an amazing cover up. Some people ask about my tattoos, but because a lot of my tattoos are really hard core math and physics nerdy, I've been able to get guys to stop hitting on me because they couldn't keep up, found interesting people to talk to because they could, and even got hired for a tutoring job while drinking at a bar.

I got a Leo sign when I was 17 and everyone tells me it looks like a drunk sperm! ♌️ sometime I regret it but sometimes it gives me a giggle! 🙈

Just dropping by to say I've been watching and enjoying your channel for years and now I finally got the courage to get a tattoo myself! Your videos helped a lot in finding a good artist/studio and I'm super hyped for my appointment so thank you! ❤

Got some flash done yesterday! Little seagull filler piece on my traditional sleeve. I promised my wife no more tattoos until 2023. (I’ve gotten 22 tattoos in the last 3 years 😬😬)

Yeah, please speak up when you get a tattoo, whether you like something, not like something, want to change something. A tattoo is going to stay on your body forever. You want to make sure you're happy with it, and it's to your liking. Most artists will work with you to make sure it's what you want

20:59 I definitely agree with you- social anxiety is terrible but you Need to find the strength in these moments! This will be on your skin forever!!

Lauren: "Yes, I'm drinking Pepsi Max; don't bully me!" Me sipping my tiny can of CocaCola Starlight: "No worries; you're in good company, girl."

idk if you’ve ever seen the clip of the dog Maple enjoying her owner playing “Here comes the sun” or some other clip where he plays music for her but I cried for a hour when I got the notification for the clip announcing she had made her way into the skies

I have my calves done and was wearing shorts and I had a man in Kroger's (grocery store) drop to his knees and started stroking/caressing my left leg. And asking a million questions about my tattoos. It was incredibly bizarre and unsettling. I was around 22 y/o and had bad anxiety and had a hard time standing up for myself so I couldn't work up the nerve to tell him to eff off until he wandered up to my thigh where I had no tattoos. I'm so glad that I've overcome some of that anxiety because now at age 40, I would knee him in the face. The people always asking the meaning/story behind each tattoo drive me nuts though. Sometimes I just say "I like it, that's the story behind it". But sometimes I make up ridiculous stories that wander in circles and makes zero sense. Stories that aren't even the slightest bit plausible lol.

I absolutely love it when people ask me - what are you going to look like when you're older. I turn around, look them straight in the eyes, and say - I'm 64 and look this way. I'm not worried about how I'll look when I'm older because I'm already old. It shuts them right up.

Perfect timing! I'm in the tub with a migraine so this audio will be perfect to keep me distracted. You have such a great voice for chill videos!

"I went to a shop in Reno" That was the first red flag

Girl, I binged your tattoo conventions playlist a week or so back & I’ve got to say…you looked so naked!!! No blast over. No hand tats. (Except for the vid where you got your black & grey rose on your hand.) Girl, you are definitely more “you” now.

I love the fact that the tattoo artist who has the movie serial killers on her arm also has a cute Hello Kitty on her hand 🤣 I live in Japan and have tattoos (two big ones on my thighs) but I hide them because tattoos really are not socially accepted here. And I also want to protect them for the sun lol However I often open the door to the delivery man in my pjs because when I'm in my home I really don't care if people can see them. I never receive any comment, I think because they're busy and don't notice or care enough. But one time just after I had my huge Halloween tattoo on my right thigh the delivery man just stoped for a second and started complimenting it, saying he has tattoos on his back too. I was so happy 😍😭 nobody ever compliments my tattoos. We talked about tattoos for a few minutes after that even though I usually don't talk to strangers like that. But in Japan people either hate tattoos or are puzzled by them so people like me and this delivery man have to hide them. 😅 I think we were both happy to finally have somebody to talk to lol.

My first tattoo was a huge regret and it made me paranoid about getting another one for the longest time, especially a big one. It was my ex's friend and I'd planned on something for the back of my neck, and he'd said no to that [because visible], so i picked a different design I wanted. On my stomach. No one told me that was a difficult spot to tattoo. I don't think anyone told him either. It was definitely his first time doing a stomach tattoo, and it still looks terrible to this day. Someday I'll get a cover up, but that'll require trusting a tattoo artist not to fxck it up even more lol.

I used to work with an OLD Doctor who was not a fan of tattoos and was like "what's the meaning behind your tattoo" and I said "there's really no meaning" and he went on about "it has to have a meaning" so I just rolled my eyes and made something up.

Yeah I'd definitely raise my eyebrows at a tattoo artist with no tattoos. However, sometimes money can be a problem or they just want to wait to get really good tattoos (as they can differentiate between what's okay and what's amazing and I guess as an artist your standards get higher) In my city, there's a tattoo artist who started as an artist and kind of just got into the tattoo industry by chance. If I remember correctly, he had either one tattoo or no tattoos when he started. And it stayed that way for a while because he once said in an interview that now that he knows what a good quality tattoo is, he wants to take his time filling his sleeve with good tattoos. So I totally get that.

I only have one tattoo at this time, I made sure I did my research and I absolutely love it. I also cannot wait for the moment someone rudely asks me what it means so I can make them uncomfortable by telling them the truth, that it is a memorial piece for my dead boyfriend that had cancer and I would just go into so much excruciating detail.

i had a little girl come through my line at work a couple weeks ago with her dad. he had a bunch of fun nerdy tattoos, and she had two little wash offs. i told her she was lucky, both of my parents have tattoos but mine never grew in 😄

That tattoo artist was iconic with her answer about her "serial killer" sleeve. I get so self conscious when people point and stare. Just happened a couple days ago. Older couple and the lady kept staring and whispering to her husband 🙄 Probably would have come up to me if I wasn't just in the restaurant with my 8 yo son and his 2 friends 😬

Hi, just wanted to say I was watching your videos for some time now to help me mentally prepare for my first tattoo and your optimistic and kind attitude really helped me. I always wanted a tattoo, but there were too many things I was scared of (my judgmental family, the pain, finding the right tattoo artist,...). I needed someone as nice as you to help me overcome it. And I finally got my hip/thigh tattoo this Monday and it was a great experience. Researching the artist is so worth it, I went to the nicest person ever, she made me extremely comfortable and I think the tattoo really suits me.

My biggest tattoo regret is going to this guy that my mom thought had done her tattoo for my grandpa... and the dude lied and agreed that he was the guy, and agreeing to get one of my own despite not looking at his portfolio. My mom's tattoo is/was great, and thinking it was the same guy, I thought I didn't need to. Let's just say I paid way too much for a really terrible job.

I am always bewildered when I hear the "Your tattoo has to have a meaning" from non tattooed people. Like... I want art on my body (and I want a whole lot more), I like how it sits on my body and what it looks like. It doesn't have a meaning other than that it's pretty.

Getting my 3rd tattoo in an hour, these are so comforting right before appointments :)

I was hoping the little old lady was going to tell her she loves the tattoos and ask for the artist's name.

🤣 I'm gonna start coming up with really deep crazy reasons behind my tattoos from now on instead of telling people that not all tattoos have to mean something.

My first tattoo I regretted (mostly because it was very spontaneous and my friend suggested we go get tattoos - right now!!), it's just a little moon on the back of my neck and now I want to add more to it. Thankful it wasn't something big/more visible/messed up because it's now just a cute little moon and a funny memory. My second tattoo was a dotwork hand poke tattoo, and it was extremely relaxing, I would love to get more in the same style because the whole experience was meditative and not painful at all. 🥰

AAAAH That poor girl with the sternum moth. My tattooist told me about one time they put an element into the design that the client didn't want (accent dots that may have been on the stencil and overlooked by both), but the client spoke up about it. Tattooist took some saline and was able to clear the ink out of that small element. It can really only be done on the same day, but god damn, that shoulder nick could have been fixed 🚩🚩🚩 I feel so bad for some people that get bad tats because social anxiety. Bring a good friend and tell them you're upset, let them speak up for you. But also do your research!!!!

I downloaded part two of stranger things and watched them while I was getting tattooed 😂😂 idk if it was a good idea or not but it passed the time 😂😂

You honestly calm my anxiety so much and keep me comfortable when Im lonely, thank you for making these videos!! Love you❤️

😹😹😹 you saying, “Ew, no. Unhygienic!” Is such a mood! I need it in gif form so I can use it 5 times a day 😹

Great tip for anyone with social anxiety ( me and my friend does this all the time): Bring a friend! Bring a friend that has no problem speaking up!

I don't understand when people complain about a bad tattoo.. like, you've seen the artist's works so you know how it will turn out. I personally spend so much time looking for a good tattoo artist, even if it's not in my area, or even for the simplest things, like a writing I have on my back. I obsess over the artist works and I look at them very carefully to see how's the line work, if they can use colours, etc.. Maybe it's just my anxiety but I know I will never end up with a bad tattoo.

My first tattoo (a paper plane with a line behind it, I know very basic but it meant something when I wasn't feeling well) wrapped around my ankle is a pretty big regret. Did my research and was happy with the artist but when I arrived the design was very plain even though I sent references but I really wanted a tattoo so I went with it anyway. The lines didn't turn out the best and it has kinda become a tattoo I forget or don't really show off so in the future I can hopefully cover it with something cool, thinking a calf sleeve, and go with something more aesthetic and less meaning

Hello! Thank you for educating the general public on tattoo safety and what to avoid! I really love your content and I’m actually thinking about getting a tattoo. Earlier I believed tattoos were tacky, (my parents) but now I can appreciate the artistry in them. Btw I love ur entire aesthetic (the hair, your tattoos, makeup, and shirt)

A tattoo TikTok reaction video😌. I love this series and it’s so good to have you back, Lauren.

Love your videos so much ✨️🖤✨️ thanks so much for continuing to do this series!!

Always excited to see you lauren love your tattoo videos or whatever their about love you Lauren you are an awesome genuine person

I came across your channel … I think a week ago and I LOVE IT!! I‘m so happy to found such a nice channel. It’s really giving me a save place

i love your hair colour!!! looks so gorgeous on you💘 also your videos make my days a lot sweeter. thanks for that 🥺

I love how you dig for the updates. Thanks for the content ❤️

Thank you so much for mentioning my tshirt 🥹🥹🥹🥹 and for supporting me! Love you queen ❤️

I have no unlucky tattoo artist encounters so far. But my grandma's friend tho said i would be ugly if i get more tattoos and it will not age well. I told her "well i like them so it's none of your business tho" I at that point really did not ask for her opinion at all. She was the one asked about my tattoos first, I tattoo myself and I'm doing that to practice. This old Lady just insulted my existence and be just rude and none supportive to me after i told her i would get more😂

My first ever tattoo was butchered... the worst part is that it was in memory of my grandad. I gave the artist such a simple lineart sailboat tattoo to do, no shading. Just the lines. It was cartoons and not difficult at all. They had no idea what they were doing. They started doing a line wrong and I told them it's not ment to be like that, I told them what to do and they said "like this?" AS THEY TATTOOED IT AND IT WAS WRONG. I ended up having to draw it out for them..... yes they used a stencil. It was awful. Such a bad experience for my 1st. But I got it covered up with a more detailed sailboat from my current go to tattoo artist. He did incredible and I've only gone to him since. So at least there's a happy ending💀

That girl at 20mins is exactly why I think artists should be able to just give a client what they initially wanted because sometimes when the artist wants to do their own work on you by personalizing something you initially wanted sometimes the original version still looks way better and it’s stressful to have the artists redo it after telling them the truth when you just wanna get tatted and go but some people find it hard to speak up. At least give the client the option to request for the work to be personalized or not. I get that artists wants to be able to display THEIR art but I also think it’s important to remember that these things are going to be permanent on the CLIENT’S skin so the client should have an idea as to what they want and if necessary will receive input from the artist. Some people just wanna pay to get shit done and go without complicating things further. I’m sure there’s several other clients that’s willing to let the artists do their own thing it’s pointless trying to convince EVERYONE to allow that.🤷🏽‍♀️

My artist always says “you’re not going to hurt my feelings this is going on you and not me so tell me if there is anything you want me to change” and then he always double checks again after the stencil is on. Especially on my last one I sent him a few pictures of a “vibe” I was going for and gave him full creative freedom, so with that one he asked like 509 times about every single detail if I liked it and if he should change anything

I'm seriously obsessed with this hair color on you, you look amazing 💕💕

My professional handpoked tattoo felt much more intense than acupuncture. Haha. Felt like someone was reaching in and pulling tendons.

Your tan from holiday looks gorgeous darling!! Fav series you post too 💕 x

I was bawling at stranger things like no tomorrow. I'm not one to cry at films and stuff.

i just got my first tattoo and your videos taught me about taking off the saniderm under warm running water ! love your videos ❤

Cool video like always. Love your channel

Hey ! I got my first tattoo last year and next week I'll get two !! Love watching your videos.

My friend grazed my hand with the machine when he was still an apprentice and if it was anyone else, I would have been upset but because it was him I find it hilarious. We keep saying if he tattoos my hand, we need to do a before and after cover up 😂

Hey Lauren, coming from the tiktok with the girl not leaving the sketchy studio, have you ever left a tattoo studio while being on the seat because you got a bad impression?

I came back from a holiday recently and all I got while on holiday was compliments on my sleeve! Then I treated myself to a massage when I came home and the masseuse complimented me on my back tattoo. They were into tattoos as well and we talked about tattoos the whole session. Loved it!

The eyes in the lion tattoo!!!

I haven’t clicked on a video that fast in a long time!! I fucking love this series, and all your videos, but this is my favorite! lol

Your Hair and Make-up looks amazing at the moment 🖤🖤🖤

That hand poked back was AMAZING!

Acupuncture isn't supposed to cause any discomfort or pain -- the needles are so thin you usually can't feel them. Acupuncture and dot work/tattooing both release endorphins, though, which explains why they're both relaxing. (I'm sure endorphins help during regular tattooing as well, but it's probably so painful that it's easier to miss the relaxing bit!)

Hi lauren hope you're doing well. Your lovely personality and videos always make me happy! Thank you so much enjoy the rest of your day💚

Last night once i put my hook down. I started designing a tattoo i've wanted since i was a kid waiting for my mum getting tattooed. I'm very excited about it. I needed the inspo. Cheers.

I'm probably in the minority but I love how line work feels. It's so nice to me and I can't explain why.

My dog of 16 years passed away in April. I have his paw print that the vet took before he was cremated tattooed on me. I ugly cried after it was done cause it is so perfect. The tattoo artist cried cause I was crying.

hey! love the videos you make im absolutely obsessed! i wanted to ask if when you show an artist you can give us their names too because i would love to follow them on socials and etc ! thank you so much 💓

Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

HELLO MY DARLING!!!❤❤❤❤ love your videos!!!!!

That lion back tattoo looks like an "Ogre-tattoo" I drew on my brother's back with markers when we were kids. My mom was so mad when she saw it because we were going to a beach and she could not remove the drawing from his back because the color was just stuck there. XD

Desert roses are a type of succulent that looks like a small plant and have beautiful flowers. They flower on and off all year. You can plant them and pretty much forget about them. They love lots of sun and not over watering. If it is really wet where you are put a lot of drainage holes in the bottom or plant in sun with in an area with good drainage. Other than that you can plant and forget. I’ve never killed one and I am definitely not a green thumb. They come in a variety of colours. Good luck with your garden.

I used to watch tattoo videos but felt weird cuz I didn’t have any tattoos yet, but I got my first last Wednesday!!!!🥳🥳🥳 so glad tiktok compilations are a thing now I’m getting back into this content

I love these videos 🥰🥰🥰

Getting a new tattoo tomorrow, first one in 4-ish years, so I'm hyping myself up watching your videos :)

I had a tattoo done by an apprentice who hadn't had ANY tattoos at the time and it's one of my faves 😍 never judge by amount of ink!

Not everyone gets a tattoo for a reason, like not all of them have sentimental value to them. The boldness and audacity of that old lady to come up to a complete stranger and blatantly try and talk bad about their appearance appalls me.

I only have one tattoo regret but I've been wanting to get this off my chest since I got it. I got a copied tattoo. I absolutely didn't mean to and I was well educated on tattoos. I sent the image as inspiration to the artist, specifically told him I wanted it in my style, but when I showed up.. it was the same tattoo. I don't know what happened, but I couldn't say anything. I have really bad anxiety and I panicked. I love the tattoo but I'm sad that it's not an original piece. It's not in a place I'd like to get a coverup either. But if anyone has any suggestions or opinions I'd love to know. ❤️

Exaclty why I will never not heavily research an artist and their work before getting something done, so far I only have one regret of a tattoo and luckily it’s in a spot where you can’t see it

I've had the Gregory Brother's songified "chrissy wake up" chorus stuck in my head since seeing it and it's the only thing that makes the trauma of that Stranger Things season tolerable 🤣

I haven't gotten many unsolicited tattoo comments in restaurants (I only have 4 on my upper body right now) but you wouldn't BELIEVE the amount of attention my (currently) blue and purple hair get. Some is flattering-like little kids losing their entire minds about it is so cute. But then older women will come up to me and say "Your hair is so cute, I WOULD/COULD NEVER, but it looks really good". They don't know what to do when I say "You have a bank account and life is short".

New sub because you said "this is a judgement free zone" ♥️

Had to watch this tonight. Getting even more Ink in 8 hours

My tattoo artist Liz is the most incredible realism tattoo artist ever she’s so damn talented and has done a few of my tattoos now she has been tattooing for ten years and didn’t have a single tattoo yet at 30 years old . I went back a few months ago for another one and she FINALLY had gotten 3 big tattoos we celebrated 🎉 she was waiting for something she really loved and wanted forever so respect

I have a piece on my ribs that I had been super excited about. I researched the artist and found someone that did really cool geometric abstract linework. I brought in a rough concept and he basically just did my shitty drawing. In fact I think I would have preferred my shitty drawing over what he did because he removed some of the things I had put in. The line work and quality was fine, I think he just couldn't be bothered with designing anything for an 18 year old girl that wanted a Fall Out Boy inspired tattoo.

I have one hand poked dot work tattoo and honestly it was quite relaxing!