One horror story could be a client who went to a so - called 'tattoo fixer' to cover up an old tattoo. But instead of making it better, the fixer made the new tattoo look even worse, with the lines all crooked and the colors bleeding into each other.
There might be a story where a tattoo fixer used the wrong ink. For example, a client wanted a simple black - and - white fix on a small tattoo. However, the fixer used an ink that was not suitable for the skin type, which led to an allergic reaction. The skin around the tattoo became red, itchy and swollen. It took a long time and a lot of medical treatment to get it under control.
A very scary 'tattoo fixers horror story' is about a client who went to a fixer to have a meaningful symbol tattooed over an old, unwanted tattoo. The fixer seemed confident at first. But when the job was done, the new tattoo was so poorly done that it looked more like a random scribble. The lines were not smooth, the shape was all wrong and the colors were a mess. It was such a bad experience for the client, especially because the symbol had a lot of sentimental value.
One horror story is when a customer asked for a small, simple flower tattoo on their wrist. But the tattoo artist was inexperienced. The lines were all wobbly and the flower looked more like a blob. The customer was really disappointed as it was supposed to be a meaningful and beautiful tattoo.
One horror story is when the shape of the eyebrow tattoo was completely wrong. It was supposed to be a natural arch but ended up looking like two straight lines. It made the person look very odd and they had to go through a lot of pain and expense to get it removed and redone.
A woman got a beautiful - looking henna tattoo on her back. However, she unknowingly used a henna product that had been contaminated. She soon developed a rash all over her back. It spread rapidly and was extremely itchy. She was so embarrassed to show her back and it took weeks for the rash to completely disappear even with medical treatment.
One horror story is a client who wanted a small, simple tattoo. But the tattoo artist was inexperienced. The lines were all wobbly and the shape was completely distorted. It ended up looking like a blob instead of the intended design.
One horror story could be someone getting a tattoo of a name of a significant other, and then they break up. The tattoo becomes a constant reminder of the failed relationship. It's like a permanent scar on their body that they now regret.
One horror story is when a person had an allergic reaction to the laser treatment. Their skin became extremely red, swollen and itchy. It took weeks for the symptoms to subside even with medical treatment. Another is where the tattoo removal left behind permanent scarring instead of just removing the tattoo. The person was left with disfigured skin where the tattoo used to be.
Some tattoo artists have horror stories about clients who come in drunk or under the influence of drugs. They are difficult to deal with as their judgment is impaired. For instance, a drunk client might move around a lot during the tattooing, which is dangerous as it can lead to mistakes in the tattoo. The artist also has to worry about the client's well - being and whether they are in a proper state to consent to the tattoo.
Some tattoo artists have horror stories about clients who haggle over the price right in the middle of the tattoo session. It's really unprofessional and can be very distracting. One artist said a client started arguing about the price when he was halfway through a large back piece tattoo. It made the whole process very unpleasant.
A common horror story is about clients who have unrealistic expectations. An artist was asked to create a super - detailed, full - back tattoo in just one session. It's physically impossible to do that well in such a short time. When the client saw that it wasn't finished as they hoped, they were very unhappy and left a bad review, even though it was the client's unrealistic request that caused the issue.