The tattoos we see on screen have long ceased to be mere decoration. Viewers of the series “The Bear” are no longer just discussing the food and characters’ personalities – they are photographing their favorite characters’ sleeves and taking these images straight to tattoo parlors. Behind this wave of copying is a specific person: Los Angeles-based artist Benny Shields, whose work has become one of the most recognizable visual codes of contemporary television.
Hong Kong Tattoos: How Sailor Style Merged with Chinese Symbolism
When Taiwanese tattoo artist Jimmy Shay and street photographer Yu Chan traveled to Hong Kong to document the city’s fading post-war tattoo history, they agreed on one rule: models would be found only on the street, with no staged or studio sessions. “We relied purely on intuition,” Shay recalls of the project, which formally launched in 2023 but actually began earlier in the form of casual phone snapshots. Since most tattoos were hidden under clothing, the pair had to first persuade strangers to show their skin, and these encounters rarely went according to plan.
Sarper Güven wants to remove his ex-wife’s lip tattoo
When a marriage falls apart in front of millions of viewers, some things remain on the body that are not so easy to erase. “90 Day Fiancé” reality star Sarper Güven is openly talking about his desire to get rid of the red lip tattoo on his neck, which was modeled after his ex-wife Shekenna Garner’s lips. The couple is heading for divorce, and the most prominent “artifact” of their relationship still adorns the artist’s body. According to information from October 13, 2026, Güven is already exploring removal options and doesn’t hide his dream of a “clean neck.”
Chrisean Rock Updated Blueface Tattoo Portrait After Laser
Chrisean Rock, a reality show star, has returned to one of the most discussed tattoos on her body narrative: a portrait of rapper Blueface on her cheek. After two laser removal sessions, which she underwent amidst a breakup, the image began to reappear – but in an updated form. Tattoo artist Nihat Uzuntepe posted “before and after” shots on Instagram on October 13, captioning the work as an upgrade after laser treatment. Now, instead of the previous portrait, Chrisean’s cheek features a version that incorporates the tattoos Blueface got in prison into his face.
Tattoos and Femininity: Why Women Are Removing Their Ink Again
Social media is increasingly featuring posts where women publicly express regret about their tattoos and warn others against getting them. This isn’t just about changing tastes; it reflects a deeper shift in how the beauty industry defines “normative” femininity. Currently, beauty brands are actively promoting the image of the “natural” and “classic” girl: clear skin without a single scar, makeup in the “I just woke up” style, dissolving fillers instead of pronounced features. Against this backdrop, tattoos have suddenly found themselves outside the approved framework.