Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Ellie Fry

'I'm a tattoo artist and these are the designs I refuse to ink - including some names'

Anyone who has considered a tattoo or is already inked knows how much of a serious commitment your design choice is, and while some people decide to get on the chair on a whim, most people think long and hard about their tattoo before booking in with a studio.

While tattoo artists will try to go above and beyond to turn their clients' vision into a reality, some have inkings they'd never do - whether for ethical reasons or simply because it's not worth the hassle of people returning months later, wanting it covered up.

A tattoo artist named Sofia Tam has revealed the designs she'd never do for clients - regardless of how much they beg or plead. There are a few body parts that are strictly off the table for the Helsinki-based expert too, and she'd never agree to an obvious rip-off of another artist's design.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.