'TikTok and Tattooing Need to Separate' The Corniest Tattoo Trends | Tattoo Artists React

We love the tattoo industry. You love the tattoo industry. We wouldn't be here if we didn't. That being said, there are a lot of really corny trends out there, the kinds of things that make us roll our eyes to the point of injury. Whether it's TikTok trends, foam reveals or meme tattoos, there's a lot out there irritating our panel of tattoo artists.
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[@inked]

What do you think is the corniest trend in tattooing right now?

[@I_Scorched_You]

L+Ratio+Bozo+You fell off+Silly Billy

[@I_Scorched_You]

This series is the corniest thing in tattooing. Look at the last video. Barely even cracked 13k views😂 (deleting my comment is not finna stop me from copy pasting it back so just hold this L on your head top)

[@tomhealy8094]

Ppl on KZbin and TikTok buying machines online and tattooing themselves with no experience. And bad at art

[@kajahansen24]

Under gas

[@tone333]

I agree with the numbing cream thing. If you tell me I don’t deserve a tattoo because I don’t like the pain, I’m gonna wonder who beat you as a child. 😭🤣 live and let live friends 💕

[@keltendelaney1705]

I love that someone said when famous artists think they’re above everyone else

[@atleynater]

i'm so glad there are tattoo artists who allow or don't judge people for wanting or needing numbing cream. i'm disabled & want tattoos. i already experience a ton of pain on the daily, i don't need even more of it, yet i've always dreamed of getting tattoos. i know i'll need numbing cream & it's nice to see people who don't judge

[@loveandlighttattoo5947]

Have you even tried it with no numbing? Tattoos hurt mate. Even with cream! It’s all part of the process. The feeling of achievement once you’ve pushed through the discomfort is what it’s all about.

[@eaglewater4762]

I have both endometriosis and chronic migraines and from my experience living with that pain all the time makes getting tattooed a piece cake. It hurts, but nothing like what I usually feel. If you wanna get tattooed, you should totally go for it! Sometimes chronic pains can make us stronger than we realize :)

[@jamesflames6987]

Being disabled or experiencing chronic pain has no connection to your ability to sit through a tattoo.

[@aperson1517]

That’s understandable here’s a couple things to know ; first there’s a chance of an allergic reaction so do a patch test on yourself days before your appointment. Second make sure your artist knows what you’re doing. Third it will sometimes shock people when the numbing wears off. My client used treatonic numbing cream for a day session and that shit lasted all day. Make sure to apply evenly because if you miss spots you will get the sharp pain in those spots. Also plastic wrap the numbing cream after applying and let it set for the directed amount of time. Hope this helps

[@Yochillmanchill]

2:32 fucking realist thing in this video. So many tattooers think they’re the cats ass on social media.

[@malec8517]

Love them all but she is def the realist.

[@Maudtattoos]

I think the corniest thing in tattooing rn is how some tattooers are trying to be business gurus. Some of them even charge people to take these “courses” on how to advertise, and it’s the most basic business advice. Seems like such a scam

[@eimajhteb8288]

Going under anesthesia is insane…. I really hope that doesn’t become popularized

[@SAOS451316]

"Ah bee gah boo" Wise words from Baby.

[@Zebra_Cakes]

Fully agree with what Megan said. That arrogant mindset has run rampant in the tattoo industry these days. Even for local artists, it’s wild.

[@jessikarabbid4720]

Saw a certain apprentice get "dropped" on tiktok... soooo many people went after the Artist she was training under, demanding an explanation... It's ridiculous how entitled people are...

[@Nvlutey27]

Definitely tattoo artists who think they're steven spielberg with "camera work" and fancy video transitions.

[@urbanbigfoot2697]

I agree with the rockstar mentality. Just because you’ve been on a tv network I’ve never watched doesn’t mean your half sleeve work is worth 10k

[@Luvandrockettes]

Megan and her baby are so cute!!! she's the realest 😍

[@danixnikki]

Facts she's great

[@thelegendofando941]

Megan Massacre is a real one

[@MissDarlaDeville]

Love her

[@LUCiFER-LYNN]

It doesn't matter what someone gets it's usually personal to the client. All these artist points are spot on. And I love them not really hating on anyone individual or thrend ideas. Much respect 🙏

[@SandiestCheeks]

TikTok’s/Reels that start off with an artist doing lil mirror poses, face close-ups, etc.

[@Sandrilyonaify]

The editor guy for these videos is amazing))) Hope they give him a raise every time we praise him)))

[@rj5529]

0:45 Pony Lawson really got called out here lmao

[@trevors3225]

The first person who came to mind when Megan spoke was that one tiktok tattooer Cody Austin Montgomery. He's one of the biggest cornballs I've ever seen.

[@deadboi77]

TikTok needs to separate from the interwebs, not just tattooing.

[@vanessamccollum9169]

😂

[@matthewprier4340]

So funny this came out today! I was just thinking about doing the badger from the "badger badger badger" meme and realized that it would be either amazing or trash lol Like, get the oldest meme you know as a tattoo! :)

[@jimmylilyjohn]

Man, TikTok ruins everything :(

[@rwb3562]

The whole thing....all of it.... YOUR part of it?!?!

[@sterling8298]

I have a lot of tattoos, and I don't think they hurt that much at all. I guess I have a mostly high pain tolerance. The only part that hurt on my last two tattoos was when they got to my wrists and the inner side of my elbow. That's when I felt like my spirit leave my body. But mostly, I can sit through a long tattoo a session.. 😊

[@Jess-jt4zf]

No way are tattoos under anesthesia and one needle roomba tattos on the bus a thing.... 😧😧😧

[@radoartcraft]

3:00 , I am a digital artist and I have the same problem with that :D

[@Lu-KN]

1:42 AMEN

[@michaelelwell1331]

Just ban tictok it's cringe

[@TOL456_]

"You're not that big of a deal" she got PRESSURE with somebody and them mfs grind her gears fr fr. lol that was funny.

[@underachiever47]

the worst trend is the fake really dumb and huge face tat

[@zacharykirkham9481]

correct me if im wrong but people with tattoos and piercing judge people with tattoos and piercings the most

[@spicypillow]

I strongly disagree. People with tattoos judge the content and quality. People without tattoos are more likely to judge the person, assume they’re a criminal, lazy, unintelligent, mentally ill, hypersexual with daddy issues (if they’re a woman) and consequently feel justified in treating them differently. Just look at the comments on any tattoo related article on conservative publications and you’ll see absolutely vile stuff.

[@zacharykirkham9481]

@@spicypillow counter point people with tattoos judge everything about the tattoo versus other people who just judge you for having it hence people with tattoos judge them more

[@zacharykirkham9481]

@@spicypillow also this isnt a conservative liberal thing bro most people i know with the most tattoos are conservatives dont know why you threw that in

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

@@zacharykirkham9481because conservative outlets talking about tattooed individuals usually tend to be extremely disrespectful. It’s not making it political to point out where something is happening. Also, “conservative” doesn’t just apply to politics. Like, at all.

[@Lil-Britches]

I saw this guy judge a question on a style, then i saw his art and it was trash. 😂

[@kajahansen24]

I'm working on my sleeve and the artist said to me damn you don't complain when you get done

[@SimRacingVeteran]

Cool story brah.

[@shipuden978]

The buzz feed template of videos in 2023 is pretty corny

[@ace.ofh34rts]

they said a whole bunch of nothing.

[@baby.nay.]

Any tattoo artist associated with INKED is kinda corny , mid and unrealistically pretentious 😂

[@I_Scorched_You]

#kindredspirit

[@shannoncoote6832]

7:06 did someone fart?

[@erdenlove159]

Maybe we could just be and let be, honestly. They all seem like boomers complaining about how music now days is stupid and the music of their time was better.... It's art either way, it's relative, you may not like it, but someone else loves it. Be fair, I guess.

[@-droid-j7-225]

I mean it can sometimes suck when social media makes you do things you don’t want to stay relevant and even if content creator experience that daily and it’s their job I can imagine why a old school tattoo artist might be annoyed by that. I do agree that this series does have that vibe sometimes but there are still some fair points being made sometimes.

[@-droid-j7-225]

Also the normalization of straight up dangerous stuff that has been going on IS really fucking weird…

[@baby.nay.]

⁠@@-droid-j7-225 I don’t think anyone lends such a convenient excuse to women posting bathing suit pics and stuff. If you’re hard-core enough to become a tattoo artist, you should definitely have a spine. Nobody is forcing anybody to do anything on social media. People want $

[@I_Scorched_You]

@@baby.nay. this channel is spineless

[@HackHunter]

You're not wrong. Ami James kinda said the same thing in this video. To each their own. Gotta grow with the time. Tattooing is booming right now and these artists should just be greatful they are a part of it and making money

[@ninabeena83]

No way would I let someone tattoo me if they insist on numbing cream or anesthesia, and I wouldn’t ask for them. Yeah, tattoos can be somewhat painful but not to that degree. Probably shouldn’t be getting inked if you need either imho

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

“If you need numbing cream you shouldn’t be getting tattooed” is objectively a dumb fucking opinion considering no two people experience getting tattooed the same and some people want the art without having to suffer through it. Hope this helps!

[@MaterLacrymarum]

Bringing your baby along when appearing in a KZbin video for no good reason.

[@Ryan-sb2os]

Don’t think she owes you a reason buddy

[@SimRacingVeteran]

Maybe couldn’t find a babysitter. Or just brought her baby along because she can.

[@PanJahRave]

Numbing cream or anesthesia are for the weak. If you can't handle the pain, you don't deserve the tattoo.

[@greenrobot5]

There are parts on the body which are way more sensitive than others, I got many tattoos, but my wrists were very painful, I wish they would of used numbing cream for that

[@tomhealy8094]

Ok gatekeeper.

[@losthighway174]

Absolutely true. No matter what people say or the ones who call it "gatekeeping" lol , numbing cream effects your skin and the way it absorbs the ink. I've never had it even for my 12 hour rib session. You have to push through it sometimes. Not everything can be painless or easy, that's the point.

[@lindseycovington4364]

​@losthighway174 16 hour rib piece, 4 hour rib, 12 hour abdomen, 6 hour pelvic. Tattoos take a lot out of a person. Anyone who doesn't want to use something to allow you to push through further is a tool. 🙄

[@Stinkydinkytrashcan]

@@losthighway174lol i tattoo and allow anybody cream if they need it. You sit way better and if you are a good artist working with numbing cream isn’t hard..it takes practice like everything else

[@ExUSSailor]

Tattoo artists who aren't completely covered. That's the worst trend today!

[@leonsefton4509]

They might be saving space to get some really nice pieces, or they just don't want more at this stage in their lifes. Don't be so quick to judge.

[@aarons6907]

I'd rather a tattooist with no tattoos that is talented and good at the craft. Than anyone who sucks at it and is winging it or couldn't pull a line to save there life.

[@VorpalSnickerSnack]

Got 1 shitty tattoo outline and nothing else. Never going to make that mistake again. Apprentice here.

[@nickj12]

Disagree on that one but I know that’s a popular opinion. I actually find it refreshing a relatable when an artist is moderately covered. I don’t care how many tattoos the artist has to be honest. I just care about their body of work.

[@nickj12]

@@aarons6907exactly