getting matching tattoos with my bestie

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[@ellavanderrietfield]

Doing stuff for no one but YOU and when doing that stuff is ART - it’s the most genuine amazing thing. Your body is your canvas baby! SO DO WHATEVER TF YOU WANT. WITH. YOUR. CANVAS.

[@laurDIYvlogs]

THIS 👏🏻✨💖👌🏼

[@annac9668]

Facts💯

[@flowerboy9222]

I love how Lauren is a whole adult but still gets worried that her mom will kill her if she gets more tattoos 😭

[@shaniahopkins7678]

But she keeps getting them 😭😭😭

[@laurDIYvlogs]

BC ONE DAY SHE WILL KILL ME LOL

[@nikkicole54321]

@@laurDIYvlogs this is an episode of snapped in the making. 😂

[@mischievousx3]

this is me lol

[@emmetran27]

LOL I mean that’s me too. My mom is currently mad about my newest tattoo. Asian moms are on a whole other level lol

[@tumblrqueen8143]

We all need a bff like Mia honestly, she’s proven herself to be the most loyal and do-anything-for-you kind of friend to not just lauren but all of AGS

[@laurDIYvlogs]

my ride or die forever

[@lizaescamilla9411]

Personally, I don't like tattoos but the way Lauren explained why she does and how she figured out who she is was so freaking inspiring and everything she said about becoming an adult is so true... This woman always impresses me. Thank you for being a role model, Lauren.

[@kaylanguyen2768]

ok but lauren and mia are absolute best friend goals

[@robisar01]

Your “what if then what?” tattoo discussion is SO interesting to me bc those kinds of questions make me IRATE whenever someone asks them. My anxiety is often so irrational that a “what’s the worst that could happen?” question just makes me feel stupid for feeling the way I do about it. Especially when asked in the middle of a freakout about a future scenario. I’m glad it works for you though! And it was so interesting to hear about another person’s completely contrasting experience

[@itsnadia8]

Your perspective is definitely valid! I feel like from Lauren’s explanation this reasoning works for her during therapy which is a more reflective time rather than an active anxiety attack. And I think the rationale helps by accepting your anxiety can stupid and unreasonable and all those negative things NOT you. Your anxiety is an extension of you but it doesn’t reflect you as a person. So quotes like that can help break down the big scary walls around whatever is causing you anxiety. Again your perspective is totally valid just wanted to help give another view!

[@genknowles]

With my anxiety the "what if" questions are so derailing and I'm constantly trying to prepare for the worst- so interesting how there can be many different interpretations!

[@allysaparales]

Wow I feel the exact same way but I totally understand Lauren’s perspective too! Personally, I definitely do get more anxiety when asked that question because it just leads me to think of more worst scenarios.

[@robisar01]

@@itsnadia8 That’s a great way to look at it! I guess I just immediately associate the statement with the unhelpful questioning that my parents often do when I’m mid-attack. But if I was calm and reflecting, I may not have such a negative response to it. I’ll have to try it sometime (though it may take me a while to warm up to the idea 😅)

[@laurDIYvlogs]

just want to say that if someone asked “what’s the worst that could happen” during an anxiety attack I would punch them directly in the mouth HAHAHAHAH this only works for me when I’m doing positive self talk and feel like I’m strengthening myself leading up to an anxious situation, cuz I 100% feel u

[@sonomiokazaki4772]

Lauren: tattoo removal is definitely very painful- I've heard from friends Me: JEREMY

[@wompwompwomp2.0]

wdym 😭😭

[@laurDIYvlogs]

JEREMYYYY

[@brianalindsey824]

i love your logic about tattoos. getting a tattoo is the first thing that i want to do on my birthday! it’s going to be a memorial piece for my best friend that passed in a car accident. i love how beautiful your tats are and i love your confidence in how you feel!!

[@rhiannonmayfield7717]

I have a tattoo exactly for that same situation so I know how you feel

[@juniperusvloggus]

I love seeing other people get/talk about tattoos because I feel like it helps me live vicariously between appointments.

[@KatieSev]

No better bonding experience than two friends getting endlessly stabbed with needles ❤️

[@girllovesdraco]

Also about tattoos on wedding day. Well, nowadays there's nothing make up can't hide so if it's such a big deal sometimes I'd just cover them up for a day

[@tristaadlerbert2569]

Lauren saying her new tattoo is her favorite Moose: 😢😢

[@maxinesalvador3977]

Lauren, I really admire you. You’re amazing. You’re very realistic and true with us, which we very much like and appreciate. I hope u read this and it makes u smile :) Also, UR SUCH A QUEEN AND UR SO GORGEOUS PLEASE I JUST HAD TO ADD

[@ohheyniki]

My mom didn’t know about half of my tattoos for years. When she saw them she went “it’s your body”. Now she goes with me to get them.

[@loveablelibby98]

WOULD YOU PUT MOOSE IN WATER CLASSES?? *when I had a dog that was afraid of water, due to the poor doggo being abused. (I fostered duke the Great Dane) I got him into water classes an that seriously helped him so much, him an his forever family LOVE water an anything water now*

[@tiabell338]

For me, my most insecure feature of my body is my skin because of my scars from bug bites, etc, so my tattoos are something I can control and be confident in. So when my family comments on me getting a tattoo I tell them you know what, it’s my body and i feel more confident and happy because of it

[@Dopsyyy]

Same here!! You do you!!

[@sineghaananth8912]

Ur explanation of how the real core you never changes like how u held a paint brush at four and ur love for art is never gonna change, that was so on point and relatable!❤️

[@earth_2ari]

I love seeing this because it shows your growth and what you have gone through over the years ive watched you a cause so many of you viewers have been growing with you and watching your journey and I think it’s amazing.

[@lillysfashun953]

Lauren omg you explained tattoos and why you have them so well, i have been saying the same thing!! LIVE IN THE MOMENT. I have 16 tattoos and i always get asked "are you going to like those tattoos when your 80's" and i always just answer by saying i'll deal with that when i get there, right now i love my tattoos and if i don't like them when i'm old and wrinkly i'll deal with that then lol living in the moment

[@shadwafouad1127]

Not even 1 second into the video and Lauren is already being a whole mood 😂

[@tifftran3425]

“What if then what”.. I love it. That made me think real hard hahaha

[@corbinmouton1053]

My first tattoo is a family thing everyone got it is a humming bird for my grandma who passed this year

[@MomDateWithSashaJay]

I love the “what if, then what” that will actually help me so thank you for that! I love tattoos also, my rule for tattoos is if I like something I sit on for like 4-6 months (unless I know I really want it), and for the when you’re older part, I’m looking forward to when I’m old and wrinkly cause I’m gonna look at each one of my tattoos and see a memory and feel love, sadness, happiness. A tattoo is a piece of art a memory that you will always keep with you. 🖤

[@maddynystedt3610]

The talk about tattoos really helped me out! I have three tattoos and I love them all so much but my mum always makes me feel bad for having them. This is the confidence I needed to keep going with my tattoo journey!

[@oliviahaga9126]

“and moose is stressed on his behalf” me literally all the time, stressed for others peoples sake for no good reason lol

[@Kalaostar]

The "what-if, then what" part was EXACTLY what I needed to hear! My social anxiety always makes me think and feel like something bad is going to happen when I leave my house. I can't afford therapy so I've been looking for advice or techniques online, on how to overcome the anxiety when it hits. Who would have thought Lauren would talk about her personal experience with social anxiety and the advice her therapist gave her! That is EXACTLY what I've been trying to google! I'm now going to use that technique next time my anxiety is really bad. 😊❤👍🏻 Thank you, Lauren!

[@devika110]

I love how you are so open with all of us and your advice and all are the besttt you are a big inspiration and a role model love youu

[@moriahnash4981]

I love the thoughts on tattoos, I definitely have a few coworkers who quite literally just walk into places and randomly pick stuff and it blows my mind, I am so indecisive that the one point I did think about getting one I couldn’t decide, ultimately im glad because im really not a tattoo person. I definitely know myself a lot better now, and I’m so glad that I can be okay with never getting one.

[@heyitscafe36]

The bean sprout honestly reminded me of Among Us characters 🤣 Love the kawaii bean sprout THO

[@sandranewman342]

honestly I love the realness about you talking about tattoos because growing up I never was really into tattoos that much just because I'm terrified of needles and also I would get told not to get them for the same reasons and how its on you forever but I will say as I've gotten older and into my 20s now tattoos have really grown on me and I'm dating a guy that has multiple and I definitely have seen small simple designs I love and of course its something that many need to think long and hard on because its something that you have to live with so I appreciate you discussing this topic😊

[@Isa-cq8pu]

so weird to me how adults will care when their almost 30 year old daughter gets a tattoo lol

[@misseselise3864]

it’s just their culture/how they were raised. asian culture and north american culture are pretty opposite

[@karisagalloway4925]

My mom hates that I got tattoos(she has zero). My dad cheers me on and asks for pictures when I get them(he has like 7) lol. I think it’s how that person was raised and their opinions on tattoos.

[@elizabethquetzally]

I saw this on your story and I’ve been waiting for the vlog! 💕

[@brenda1]

Lauren uploading and making my day better ❤️

[@Kaylemarieeee]

I completely relate to everything you said about getting tattoos. I’m 22 and I’ve been dealing with the same issues of well maybe when i’m older I won’t like this anymore. Even the part about having tattoos on your wedding is something i’ve always thought about. So thank you for talking about this! I’ve been thinking of a specific design for years now and still haven’t gotten it done yet so hopefully soon I will 💕

[@princess_bratty_savage21]

Loving the vibe in this vid Lauren love you Lauren

[@tanukhemani8699]

ugh i love you and your growth so much

[@skittle1223]

I watched this video yesterday when it came out and I wanted to come on here today, 07/30, and say that I have already, on multiple occasions, asked myself “what if, then what?” I have declared myself many times the most anxious person alive, and honestly that one phrase ignited something within me. Not much helps and therapy isn’t financially doable for me right now, but I very much appreciate the information and/or content. I would really even love a video like “10 best things I learned in therapy for anxiety”. I feel like that would help a lot of people. Anyway, just wanted to say thank you and you really helped me today multiple times. Thanks for what you do.

[@jessmok]

OMG YESSS MORE TATTOOS!

[@emmycraig9236]

I loved your talk about tattoos🥺 I’m a tattoo artist, and the reason I do what I do is because tattoos have helped heal me. They make me feel more at home in my body. They helped a ton with my body dysmorphia. I love creating pieces that make people happy, and hopefully help them feel more like themselves. It’s a way of taking control of your body, and expressing yourself. But yes, definitely always think it through! It’s permanent. If an tattooist ever makes you feel uncomfortable, or doesn’t listen to your input on the design. You don’t have to get it. You can walk out. I’ve been in situations like so and heard many stories from others as well. The tattoo artists top priority should be making a client feel safe and heard. It’s an honour to do something so personal and permanent. I’ll never take that for granted☺️

[@morgannace8352]

brb booking my next tattoo appointment to get "what if then what" tattooed (:

[@lililuevano]

Never been so early for your vlogs!❤

[@oliviamanzano2091]

Lauren I just want to say thank you for what you said about tattoos on your wedding day. I have had the same thought since I started getting my tattoos and each one I have is for a loved one or for me personally which have a lot of meaning and I was worried that I might have not saved my skin for my wedding one day but they way you put it just gave me this huge weight off my chest. I love you and everything you do ❤️ thank you

[@cortneymichelle1671]

Love being this early ❤️❤️ love you Lauren!

[@maddiebarrell]

10:53 I want tattoos when I’m older so bad and my family are always like ‘why would u want that it’s on u forever blah blah blah’ and they also always say about what happens when ur lile 75 and my response is always ‘oh well I will be a badass grandma 😂’ cuz who don’t want to be a badass grandma when they are older cuz Ik I do 😂

[@braingoop]

Oooh I'm so excited for this video!

[@slayaslayokay]

its so cute how lauren is such a mommy’s girl she’s scared she’ll get in trouble lauren is legit still 13 at heart 💗😭

[@akiracutie2755]

I love your new tats!! I got my first 4 in one year lol definitely want another couple more 😍

[@musevie9629]

was waiting so long for this!

[@Kelley.Nicole]

I used to have the same feeling in regards to not wanting tattoos on me on my wedding day, especially for a forearm piece I’ve always wanted, but I’m sooo happy I also got over that “fear” and love my four tattoos and can’t wait to get more!

[@christieholt2651]

Hi lauren I'm a huge fan and you make my day. And I love your organisation and vlog vids😄

[@kyleegosney7738]

I’ve been waiting for this vlog since I saw it on your Insta story

[@kelsey_runte7407]

Girl I am going to get one next week! Can’t wait!

[@sydneyconnor2304]

The way I think about tattoos is that they meant something to me at some point in my life. So in the future it’ll be a nice reminder thinking about that time in my life and what was important to me then!

[@Wkc119]

I love this so much. So. Much. You being so unapologetically yourself and really just feeling like we're have a sort of DMC with you and i am so here for it. Sending love from 🇨🇦

[@Domovoi.i]

I love your word vomit conversations!!!💕💕

[@marijaanic]

Thank you for wording out literally for how i feel about tattos

[@Kiritoswordsman597]

I love your hat and tattoos!😍

[@charleymarie]

I got a tattoo when I turned 18 and I absolutely love it , and now I definitely understand when people say tattoos are addicting cuz I wanna get another one

[@MfnKitsune]

I love tattoos. I love how they look, I love how they feel, I love getting them, and most importantly, I love how I look with them. I feel sexy and confident and cool, and not because I care about how other people see me, but because I love what I see in the mirror, and that's what truly matters. I used to be so worried about what my family would say or think because they aren't the biggest fans of tattoos (they're very religious, judgmental and passive aggressive), but I recently realized at the ripe old age of 27 that I really don't care anymore. It's my body and if I want to dye my hair or get tattoos that I love or that mean something to me I can and no one else's opinion matters because no one owns my body but me. One of the most liberating realizations for me honestly, and I've been significantly happier since having it. Fuck it, get that tattoo you want. Make yourself happy.

[@christinahale4850]

You actually gave me a tattoo idea, bc when you explained your tattoo and how you feel I was like I feel that way, I kinda took your words and twisted them and was I love it, thanks!!

[@alyssa_rose__7]

This made me want another tattoo. I love how Lauren is worried her mom will kill her because I do the same but my dad is the one I worry about lol. Your new tattoos looks so cute ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Predinse]

my itch for another tattoo has intensified !!! thanks lauren, imma go broke lol I either do one big piece or a bunch of small ones, so worth it!!

[@tamiachauke2969]

I love how I'm meant to be sleeping but I couldn't resist watching your video 😍

[@purplecarrots4575]

Same lol

[@megano9598]

Zach/Lauren and Bowie/ Moose’s friendship is my fav🥺

[@catelynnes8377]

The bean is soooo cute and the quote is tru facts! But ik Lauren said the 2nd skin is wtr proof but can u still wash around it or u have to stay away from it or else it will mess with the sticky?

[@jazlynndole6875]

you can still wash it, but be more gentle than normal, you don't want to rub it off! -my sister has gotten a tattoo with the second skin, so that's how i know!

[@madisonfitzpatrick3906]

Lauren, definitely not too deep. I thoroughly enjoyed that talk :)

[@abbym2689]

Haha when you said you have a print degree and you know it's good quality, love you queen🤩

[@fluffypuffycreampuff8799]

I love Bowie and Moose so much 😭

[@TovaBel16]

I love second skin for my tattoos! It makes the healing process so much faster and easier

[@amberq856]

My dad threatened to rip my skin off if I ever got a tattoo ((: Luckily I do not live at home anymore and I have 4 huge tats on my thigh and 4 small ones. About to go on a girl's trip to palm springs and get matching tattoos this weekend also!!

[@dylansousa5571]

Lauren i love your channel

[@lovemakeupvideos]

Second skin seems like a good idea, but it’s not really necessary! You want to keep the plastic wrap that your tattoo artist puts on for like a day, but after that you should wipe the bleeding ink off with water and gentle soap and then let it breathe. New tattoos need to breathe in order to heal properly, and second skin (although it is kind of breathable) is a little extra and just unnecessary. I say this as an experienced tattoo artist who has tried second skin before, and I find that the old school way of just keeping plastic wrap on for a day then letting it breathe, and then let it do its thing!

[@eternaldawn1609]

I haven’t even heard of the cling wrap staying on for a day. All my pieces small to even huge ones has been for about an hour then wash twice a day 🤷‍♀️ I think it depends on the artists preference and what they recommend

[@aaliyahwashington2769]

this tattoo helped me! Thanks lauren!

[@lillysfashun953]

LIVE IN THE MOMENT !!!!!!

[@erinwilson4671]

omg I completely understand what you mean with the tattoos because its the same thing with my parents, also engrained in me that when you're old you wont like it or they don't like how it looks but its my body and that's what I want

[@columbiae]

Lauren I also use “what if, then what”!!! I’ve been thinking about getting an anxiety related tattoo but I didn’t want people to think that was weird 😂. Thank you for talking about that. Also, I have a bunch of tattoos and big pieces and I thought the same thing. Like as if I’d turn 30 and be like oh I hate art! No 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@miarose9894]

been waiting for this vlog since this stories

[@maryoary3195]

Wowww this video is really thought inducing. Thank you

[@IsAbel-sv8rv]

Lauren making a whole video on a tattoo explanation is the most type a thing

[@theajmay]

I love the what if, then what tattoo!!!

[@megano9598]

LAURENS TED TALK ABOUT TATTOOS💯👏🏼YES.

[@yourfavbestie8500]

early! luv yo vidsssssss.

[@maryoary3195]

GIRLLLLLLL my therapist uses that too! Totally feel you! The first time she said that my mind was blown! It’s so small but I was shook

[@CherylGoer]

Aww your matching tattoo is so adorable!🥺🤍 I really wanna get a matching tattoo with my BFF since high school lol We need to act on it

[@pinoygirl4life]

I have seven tattoos and my mom hasn’t seen my last one which is my biggest one. After watching this vlog I want to get more lol maybe a half sleeve in the near future. Two of my tattoos I got for my fave DJ duo who’s music has gotten me all throughout last year. All my tattoos have a special meaning behind them!

[@boba.lvty2002]

"what if? then what?", words i never would've thought i needed to hear

[@unicorngymnast2622]

Loveeeeee thissssssss

[@jackieruiz9856]

Um okay I want to get a tattoo now saying the same thing. I love that 🥺 It just made me think so differently about how I can help myself during anxious moments as soon as I heard it❤️

[@ehinohusiahon7609]

Yay new video

[@ollieollerton3586]

ted lasso yesss that best show ever

[@emmetran27]

I just got another tattoo this week, and I got the Tegaderm bandage for the first time too. So much better than the constant care you gotta give a new tattoo

[@ashleyvanwagenen5316]

Ha. You pushed me to get my tattoo now. I've been wanting it for a few years now and I'm gonna do it now thanks to you💖

[@JillChang91]

So early yay. Was missing the vlog

[@maryoary3195]

No apologies needed girl! Your talk was great!

[@oliviaburley5125]

i love the bun action it’s back

[@harmonyhoug3684]

I got my first tattoo when I turned 18 at college. And I love it! It’s a Peter Pan quote in a figure 8 with little stars around it. I can’t wait to get more!! I have like 5 more lined up that I want to get! I have a list in my notes app lol.

[@kanakbakhru188]

I am so happy for you. You are finally going to Canada🥳🥳😭😭

[@ashleyforrest7679]

BAHA right after you said you’re allergic to almonds i got an ad for almond milk😅

[@EzmeraldaGonzalez]

You've literally inspired me to get a simple line tattoo of my dog!!!!

[@kenziehebbelman9538]

i think you explained that really well!!