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'Bottomless tattoos cheapen industry' say artists

  • "Bottomless" micro-tattoo sessions — pay a set fee for a block of time and get as many tiny tattoos as you want — are popping up on Instagram and TikTok (often ~£150 for three hours).
  • Tattoo artists say the trend is cheapening the craft and can pressure people into regrettable tattoos, calling it irresponsible and gimmicky.
  • Removal clinics report more clients wanting tiny tattoos erased — many assume small, light tattoos are easy to remove, but removal still takes work and can affect people’s wellbeing.
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