"You said you liked animals, so I drew you a princess wand =D"

@blackhagalaz

3 ай бұрын

Is it just me or did that "Wand" somehow just looked extra "phallic"? I mean the artist made it a point to call her princess and be gross about the inicial tatoo and then he comes up with this heart-shaped wand that honestly just looks like balls on a pencil 😖? Worst of the cover up designs by far. The bat was cute as heck!

I was fortunate enough to get a free cover-up tattoo from a friend who was training as an apprentice. I had the Chinese symbol for 'crazy' tattooed on my hip when I was 17, and had wanted to get it removed or covered for years. I'd recently lost my job, and my friend initially quoted me £50 which I was happy to pay, but halfway through tattooing me she said "by the way I'm not charging you for this". She said it was because it was her first ever cover up and she didn't feel right charging me, but I’m sure it was really because she’d heard I’d lost my job. Two years later and it still looks great. It's a little bit patchy in places, and some of the lines are slightly blown out, but you can't see the original tattoo at all. For a first ever cover up by an apprentice, it looks incredible, and far more impressive than many of the tattoos I've seen on Tattoo Fixers. Oh and the cover up was a black heart with white stars, a purple border, and a pink and purple hibiscus flower. I lived in South Korea for 5 years, and the hibiscus is the national flower of Korea, so it was a nice way to symbolise a country I love without being culturally appropriative or insensitive.

@bittertoothig

5 ай бұрын

awe that’s actually really sweet :) do you know if she’s a full tattoo artist now?

@CarysCreatesThings

5 ай бұрын

@@bittertoothig Yes she is! She co-owns a studio in Birmingham with her friend who trained her! They opened the studio whilst she was still an apprentice but she’s fully trained now. Her apprenticeship was put on hold because of Covid, but she practiced on her husband 😂 He’s an artist too and I think he only had a couple of tattoos when they got married but he was a very enthusiastic guinea pig!

@xstanstanstan

5 ай бұрын

@@CarysCreatesThings -- So what you're saying is that if I want to get the rest of the tattoos I want for free, I need to find a tattoo artist to marry. Perfect!

@ericaosborne5241

5 ай бұрын

I have the Japanese Kanji character for "beauty" on my ankle. It is mortifying. I've had it since I was 17 (I blame the 90s). I pretty much forgot about it until I read your comment, lol. I really need to book an appointment to get rid of it!

@060525

5 ай бұрын

​​@@ericaosborne5241 I live in Japan and people here make fun of foreigners with weird kanji tattoos a lot, but I feel like with "beauty" even people here wouldn't be too weirded out! Don't feel too embarrassed 🩷

Apparently Paisley was an actress (same with Tom the receptionist from Celebs Go Dating) with no knowledge of tattoos, yet in that last clip she was so much more empathetic and understanding than Alice, asking the woman if she was OK and offering her a sugary drink etc.

@aim-to-misbehave5674

5 ай бұрын

I would love to have Paisley comforting me during a painful tattoo, she seems lovely!

@KarlaJeannieDoddy

5 ай бұрын

all TV receptionists/waiting staff are all people the casting agents find on casting websites so are all models, in acting of some sort, like all the waiting staff in First Dates (obviously Fred and Merlin(the bartender) are exceptions and are actually these roles irl) are all found on these websites

I actually don't hate the EAT ME tattoo 😈 it's rather funny, not visible for people who shouldn't see it and I kinda like that it's a shitty font 😆 a fun "fuck it" tattoo

@calipigenia

5 ай бұрын

the shitty font gives it character lmao wouldn't be right without it

@Cupo666

5 ай бұрын

That’s the kinda tattoo I would keep until I got a tummy tuck or a c section scar revision and then just have it cut out. Fun while it lasts and shame on anybody who made her feel bad about it

@lollertoaster

5 ай бұрын

I though the same but the problem is, it's not actually non-visible. It's below the belt but above the pants line, so you always need to wear trousers to cover it up. Not so hidden when at the beach, a swimming pool or in a changing room.

@j_me

5 ай бұрын

Both pants' and bikini bottom's rises can be high or low though, not all bikini bottoms are low-rise@@lollertoaster

@theautisticacademic5927

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I think it’s great fun! But I wear high waisted everything so no one would ever see it

It’s also so disgusting that she used the word “vandalised” when it’s about someone’s body. Like we talk about vandalising public spaces or a shop or something not someone’s body!!! So objectifying and disrespectful!!

@bisexualantigone

4 ай бұрын

Alice genuinely sounds like a pick-me girl who prides herself on being alternative or not into "traditional" girly stuff

One of my favourite BTS things I learned about this show was the 'clients' don't decide what they're getting on the day between 2/3 sketches, they know what they're getting weeks in advance😅

@nunya2587

5 ай бұрын

So it's like house hunters

@laynasnow8550

5 ай бұрын

I always assumed they consulted with the production team, one artist made a tattoo, they agreed to it before and then the other two were just random things to make it appear like a choice. It was why I assumed some of the drawers were not at all what the client wanted, or silly concepts. I thought they were either for other clients and just shown here, or they were last minute sketches

@EnchantedTooWell

5 ай бұрын

@@laynasnow8550 also the show makes it looks like the sketch something up in 5 minutes when those sketches would take at least 30 minutes😂

The princess tattoo honestly kinda impressive. The small lettering is so sharp and clean for being 9 years old on the inner arm skin.

This is one of those videos where you suddenly feel better about the tattoos you usually regret a bit. 🤔 And you're right, the snarky comments from the artists are unprofessional at best, outright offensive at worst. No professional artist should ever use shaming in any of their interactions. Just makes me feel like: why would an artist go on a show to gain visibility and then come off as a huge jerk? 🤦‍♂️ Great stuff as always, Lauren! 😊

@hallieharvey4073

5 ай бұрын

Yea the stuff I have seen will never let me truly regret the one bad tattoo i have been it’s not that bad 😂

the EAT ME tattoo is actually so good ! i love it, you just got to own it, it would look amazing on someone who actually wanted it hahah

@brightknight1965

5 ай бұрын

I had the same thought! Good story, not too big, and in a place that can be easily covered up. I think it’s great 😂

@FlashBangBANGz

Ай бұрын

Same

When I was young and gullible and used to watch this show, I used to think that they just sketched up these masterpieces in 10 minutes while the customer was sitting there 😂

Lmao that "Princess Wand" is literally just a badly drawn Spiral Moon Heart Rod from Sailor Moon with some extra cluttery shit he's added to it.

This used to be my ‘guilty’ pleasure!!

I was such a fan of this show when I was 12 😭😭 actually this show gave me the idea to cover up a scar that I didn’t like bcs before then I didn’t knew that you could tattoo on scars. I learned so much about all the range and styles of tattoos possibles thanks to the show. It’s so sad to learn that it wasn’t like it seemed. My child self was let down lol :( Thank you treacle tats, I got my first tattoo 4 months ago and before my appointment I spent 2 months watching compulsively all your videos and thanks to you I did the right research and changed the Pinterest tattoo for a more special/personalized one. I learned so much truly useful information from you and that definitely made me make the right decision in regards to my tattoo 🥹🫶🏻

@Link-dx1lx

5 ай бұрын

There's a relatively new show called "Tattoo Redo" on netflix, with basically the same concept, but higher quality as far as I can judge. Just in case you want some of the nostalgia with better tattoos haha

There is a French version of this show called « Tattoo Cover » and I looove it! The artists are really sweet and super talented! I watched both and yeah… a whole different vibe !!

This year started so badly for me. I got my tattoo fixed and added some elements on it. A few days later I got a huge allergic reaction to it and my whole left body was red and itchi. I went to see a doctor because the medication I took against allergies didn't work. He told me that it could be possible that it is a bad skin illness which I got through the process of tattooing. He gave me really heavy medications to see if it's really that illness or just an allergic reaction against the ink. This was one week and a few days ago and it came out it is just an allergic reaction but I still have marks on my side. I am still taking the medications and I am just happy that it was just that and nothing more concerning

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

Holy moly that’s a lot!!! So sorry you went through all of that 😩🩷

@ru_k3

5 ай бұрын

my back piece is the same with ink allergy. i know over the counter ointments like hydrocortisone works for me, depending on the percentage your doctor recommends a little goes a long way, it's a temporary solution for the flare ups. 💖

Love the bat tattoo! I have my own & if she's into symbolism at all, they're actually really good; other than the normal darkness & death people normally associate, bats also represent intuition, vision, dreams, communication, seeing different/new perspectives, facing inner demons, illusion/mystery, longevity, prosperity, & happiness! 🦇💜🤓 Thanks for another great video Lauren! 💜

@bisexualantigone

4 ай бұрын

the bat is stunning! i love those cute beady eyes

knowing reality tv shows, I would bet money that a lot of the “weird” comments that the tattoo artists made were scripted for them to say that. especially the “vandalised her body”. was probably the non tattoo having producers writing

I'd love more videos like this!! there was one guy in an early season of this show whose tattoo was just one that said "I'm on me holidays" on his arm and every time his wife asked him to do work round the house he'd show her his arm and go "I'm on me holidays ha ha" and I was FUMING watching the episode!!

@lucijatadinac9667

5 ай бұрын

Omg I remember that 🥲 Then in later seasons he got it on his other arm and returned for another coverup... Jesus🙄

@EnchantedTooWell

5 ай бұрын

@@lucijatadinac9667 seriously??

@EnchantedTooWell

5 ай бұрын

which season?@@lucijatadinac9667

I remember watching it and thinking some of the cover ups needed to be covered up as soon as they were finished 😭

I love watching your reactions to Tattoo Fixers, Just Tattoo Of Us, Tattoo Titans etc they're so good!😆I'd love to see you react to LA Ink/Miami Ink/NY Ink🫶🏼

@kellygreen1981

5 ай бұрын

Or inkmaster!

I used to spend a lot of time in Camden and "Sketch" reminds me of the guys who would hit on my underage friend, thats all I'm going to say about that 😬🤢

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

LOL!! I know the vibe!!!

the 'eat me' one isn't that bad honestly lol it's small and can be hidden literally all the time. must've been awkward at the gynecologist tho

@Lacmene8

5 ай бұрын

The cover-up is giving womb tattoo which I honestly think is worse, she really should've lasered it off instead

The cut-aways, the commentary, the tattoos! 👏🏽😂

I wonder why they took it off Netflix. I will admit to watching it just to see how bad tattoos could be a couple of summers ago after I had just had my first tattoos done.

@CarysCreatesThings

5 ай бұрын

It's on Pluto TV in the UK, I'm not sure about other countries.

@saxbend

5 ай бұрын

@@CarysCreatesThings it's probably still on All 4 as well. Just netflix was convenient as there were no ads.

@dissonantdreams

5 ай бұрын

Netflix take stuff down all the time 😕

When they were talking about the “eat me” tattoo, before we knew it it was, I was real curious & concerned! But then when they showed it, and I rolled my eyes so hard they fell out of my damn skull because that is NOTHING🤦🏻‍♀️ I feel like that’s such a common and silly tattoo, and the way they reacting is so overdramatic.

@CainXVII

Ай бұрын

I suspect some of my friends have tattoos like that

In the US we had Tattoo Nightmares, which is pretty much the same concept. I don't remember everything about it, but i do think my appreciation and eventual love of tattoos started with that show!

It's so interesting to me to revisit this show now that I know a bit more (mostly thanks to you Lauren!) Now I am more aware of the problems but at the time I was so ignorant and I just thought all the tattoos were amazing 😂 I will say one thing though; the show did get me thinking about getting a tattoo seriously for the first time so I suppose in a funny kind of way it was part of my tattoo adventure that I'm grateful for if that makes sense!

Jesus no wonder that last one was in so much pain! The red marks either side looks like they've had key hole surgery and they're still healing 😢 after a month of both of mine (surgeries) I couldn't even move without hurting let alone get a tattoo on my stomach 😭

@notallwhowanderarelost4797

5 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that sounds awful! I was wondering what those marks were, thanks for the info. Seems like they should have asked about such things and not put her through that 😢

@dw13645

5 ай бұрын

Wow yeah I see what you mean and I’ve also had that surgery and you are so right, that area is SO sensitive for so long, and her marks are quite red. Hope she’s doing ok poor girl

@r0ofus897

5 ай бұрын

@@dw13645 I hope so too! 😔

@soude85

2 ай бұрын

I don’t think those are surgery marks, it looks more like another self made tattoo ➗➗ Doctors wouldn’t close “little cuts” with one single huge staple, they would sew it up…

@r0ofus897

2 ай бұрын

@@soude85 yeah it could be. My scars look like they are from staples though....but could be either :)

I personally would have leaned into the Eat Me tattoo and made it look like an Alice in Wonderland Cookie, add the drink me bottle to add the flair, but I understand the choice to get it covered as well

@eliethia1197

5 ай бұрын

Brill idea! 🙌🏽

@Biogrrrl

5 ай бұрын

YES omg that would be so cool!

I think of the people with very small tattoos just go on to get a tattoo for free cos laser is by far the better option for those tiny tattoos cos then you can pretty much get whatever you want after

I’ve got around 50 tattoos and some of them I fell asleep as the artist worked. A few weeks ago I had a tattoo that starts on my foot, up and around my ankle and up the whole of my shin. Omg the pain. I tapped out after 4 hours because myself and my artist decided to get to a certain point where the tattoo, although not the full design, looked finished. I’m going back on Friday and booked a day sit so that I can take breaks and we can take our time. Love your reactions Lauren, you make me laugh so much! 😂

Can’t tell you how excited I was to see this video come up! 😂

We had our tattoos (my first but not my partners but this is the time we needed a cover up) done September 21. We had gone in and spoken to an artist. Basically I'm a glitter tattoo artist, I had used my partner as a model during a gig and they loved it so much they wanted to get it done for real and I was going to get the same. The artist loved it and was really excited, she even wanted to use my stencil for it. So day comes around and for some reason she isn't there but another artist is going to do it. First thing, we were told we didn't need masks in there (I'm a wheelchair user so I'm obviously careful with my health). Secondly he wouldn't talk to us before, he obviously wasn't happy about it and she'd given us a discount because it was two fairly small matching designs so didn't charge us as two people. He was sending someone out with messages for us, for example, we have the ND infinity and he sent pictures saying did we want it as a spectrum or stripes. I wanted to talk to her on the day about how we were going to do it and suggestions on where because I didn't want to affect my chair use. He got angry with me and said "if you're not sure you're going to have it on your body forever" that wasn't my issue. So during the tattoo he's going on a rant about not being vaccinated (remember we were told we didn't need masks) because it's all fake but when he had it he thought he was going to be left with brain damage from the pain in his skull. I kept trying to shut him up by saying "my dad is currently in the covid ward and we're not sure he's going to make it" (he died a week later) but he didn't take the hint. So my partner had sort of slapped their arm and said about there, he took them literal and put it on radial side of their arm just below the elbow so it changes shape as they move. It was done what we've called colouring book style, an outline and badly coloured in. The black section looked marbled it was so badly coloured in (on both of us) and the coloured part was not good. It was supposed to be woven but the corners didn't match and were rounded. Being the ND infinity it was supposed to be a spectrum but he gave us lines. We had it tidied up. Mine now looks more like a glitter tattoo and more blended but it needed thick black lines to fix it which I never wanted. My partner's is so bad that there wasn't much to make it work so it's been made bigger and kind of sketchy. It's pretty cool though! We won't be going back to that first one again.

The minute he said "please the princess" I yelled ew😂 How awful!

I remember having a 'hip and beachy' shirt like that early 2000s lily design except it was a hibiscus 😂 Peak 2001 design

What I enjoyed about this show was the original tattoos and the stories or how the clients got them. Some of the stories were hilarious.😂

I used to watch tattoo fixers all the time, stopped watching because of the attitude of the artists and how sometimes they would criticise clients and make comments about them or the tattoo. Like yes it’s a bad tattoo but most of the time the tattoos are done when the person was young or drunk, like common I’m sure most tattooed people had/have a “bad” tattoo. They just want help to cover it and leave feeling worse or degraded by them. sad to see 😢

You need to make this a series! I could watch you react to these for hours🫶🏼

a little off topic, but i would LOVE to see an updated tattoo tour from you! 🤩

Literally watched a snap chat story thing while in a waiting room of this the other day and I thought it was weird, they made some rude comments to the lady getting a cover up on her neck. Now seeing this it's crazy that one clip showed how weird this show was.

Your first reaction video was what got me onto your channel! Looking forward to this one

The American version of this show was called Tattoo Nightmares and I just went back and looked at the three artists instagrams and uhh…….. it ain’t good sis

@Exalted_in_Venus

4 ай бұрын

I remember that show! Some of the stories of how people got their tattoos were wild. Maybe they were embellished for the show, but having been someone with a somewhat colourful past, sometimes the truth is wild!

That color is so lovely on you! ♡

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥹🫶🏻

I only have a few small tattoos but recently got a Tiger Shark jaw band around my left thigh. The back of the thigh was SPICYY AFFFF. My artist said “when I was tattooing the back of my daughter’s thigh, I thought I heard her laugh, but she was crying” & I was like “I don’t blame her bro” in one breath as I’m holding back tears 😂 my rib tattoo hurt less 💀

Love all of your reaction series’ Lauren!! (And just all of your videos) so pumped to watch this

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

🥳🫶🏻

I’m actually planning a pigeon tattoo, they are cute

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

If you’re not aware of this artist already o highly recommend them for pigeon tattoos !!! instagram.com/missmoth_tattoo?igsh=MTljZW90Mm1yZ3ZmMw== They do the cutest ones and I really want one from them one day 🥹🫶🏻

Girl, your videos are my happy place 🖤

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

🥹😭 that’s a huge compliment thank you 🩷

Love your sweater and necklace! So cute! Your vibes are always immaculate 😍

Bring back 2000s style tattoos! 😋🤣 why not, it’s better than some styles out there for sure lol

@v.t.2601

5 ай бұрын

Omg, no. Noooo. Isn't it worse enough that the 2000s fashion is back? 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

I call my sewing machine my sewing gun D:

I hope you do more reactions to series like this, I love this content it’s an awesome throwback

This was so nostalgic to your old videos ❤

More of this, please! Love when you do this type of content! 😍

Your editing has been so funny lately

My snack whilst watching this is treacle tart with cream funnily enough! I am so glad to see you’re doing these series again I always loved when you covered this in the past and “just tattoo of us” I think it was called. I agree with you about Sketch he is sketchy af always got weird vibes from him back when I watched the series.

omg i am thrilled you are bringing this back! I

Surprised to see round 2 😅 But is always fun to see

A pigeon tattoo is next on my list, once my full back piece is finished.

How have I never heard of this show before? wild

@gh0stm0nst3r6

5 ай бұрын

Now i must look up these producers. The cuts speak volumes haha

When I was about 13/14 I was obsessed with this show! Now I'm almost 21 I can see all the red flags in Alice but I can't lie when I was younger I found her hilarious 🤣 I think I just liked the pure honesty 🤣 But now I 100% see the red flags, wouldn't wanna be tattooed by her now I can tell you that! 🤣🤣

While I 100% agree with you about it being a tattoo machine, I would also own the hell out of a sewing gun if one existed 22:26

@notallwhowanderarelost4797

5 ай бұрын

I hope you at least have a glue gun 😂

My dad, who is pretty heavily tattooed, tapped out early and had to get numbing cream for his next session for the first time in his life getting the back of his thigh done recently 😬 I just know that’s a spicy spot to get done

@insquidi0us

5 ай бұрын

i have one im getting finished soon on the back of my thigh and the first round wasnt too bad (just line work) but im d r e a d i n g getting it filled in 😭 especially the spot thats in my knee pit 🤢

@stephaniecutting9223

5 ай бұрын

@@insquidi0us omg good luck! I had a 4 hour session on my calf last year and it was brutal, I can't imagine how bad the back of the thigh and into the knee pit would be

That butterfly lilly design is not the same as the final result oml

I’ve watched this vid twice now It’s so bloody funny Lauren !!! 😂

I would love to see you do Tattoo Nightmares (2012-2015) from the US...I remember it being a bit better than this but that was a while ago...

Omg your everything wrong with tatoo fixers video was the first video of yours I ever watched, can't believe it was so long ago! I've learned so much about tattoos from your channel since then, you've definitely been a big part of my tattoo journey 😂❤ love these kinds of videos, this show was absolute chaos lol!

I remember watching videos or clips of this show a few years ago now. I think you’re the person I originally saw it from, actually 😂 I guess I liked this to see people’s tattoo regrets (mostly tattoos done on a whim were my favorites). Not many people will go on national TV and show bad tattoo choices! I didn’t pay much attention to details (like sizing of the coverups, darkness, and artists being a bit sketchy), but it made for some interesting things to watch when bored.

Not only was the artist who drew the wand being super gross but he didn't even listen to what the client wanted. Also I fail to see how that design would even work as a cover up...

Lauren, your reactions to the second tattoo are giving me LIFE lmfaoooo

Have you ever done a reaction video to tattoo nightmares that featured Tommy Helm from the 1st season of Ink Masters?

i enjoyed this a lot! would love another similar video 😂

You should react to another show you did a long time ago. I’d say How Far Is Tattoo Far or Just Tattoo of Us again. Those are two of my favorite videos you did back then.

I watched a couple of episodes of this on YT a few years ago. I couldn't get over the size of some of the cover-ups.

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍💖 love your videos, Lauren!

Hi Lauren! Just wanted to let you know that I think this new hairstyle suits you so much and you look stunning! Loved the video as always ❤

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

26:45 '...the etiquette as a tattoo artist is to check in on your artist' woops. Love the video as always though ❤

do more of these reactions! make it a series this was fun!

Great video! Love the necklace! ❤

yay new video!! You look gorgeous

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥹🫶🏻

Omg I’m early! Love your videos! I’ve warmed up some cookies and got a nice beverage to have before watching ❤

@treacletatts

5 ай бұрын

Cookies are my fav!!!! You have the best taste 😍

the smile in his voice when he said "trashy?!" I CANNOT 😂

I have to admit that I watched the whole series and liked it. BUT I had no knowledge about tattoos back then! After diving into the real world of tattoos, I realize how bad these tattoos and the show were.

Your imitations of that lady's low class accent is SENDING ME 😂😂🚀

We need a whole series with Tattoo Fiixers, didn't know the show but I'm down for a reaction playlist :') loooove trashy TV like that.. Netflix has something similar, Tattoo Redo

My mum’s friend, who is a tattooist, got asked if he wanted to do Tattoo Fixers. He said no because he had the “self respect.” to not go on it. I used to love Tattoo Fixers, in my teens, but i look at them now and just think they’re bloody awful

OMG the rumors and nastiness is so iconic my wife and i repeat it daily

Awesome vid. It's been ages since I saw any of these shows. Me and my partner used to watch it for laughs mainly. Sad to not see you ripping into Sketch's sketchy tattoos. They were always the worst ones.

i just got the side of my knee tattooed and needed this (didn't think it'd go up at that high and he saw me dying and was like we're tapping)

I used to watch it, enjoyed watching it too but back then i wasn't critical or picky when it came to my own tattoo's so i never really picked up on just how bad that show was from a tattoo enthusiast's perspective. Now however i am very critical about tattoo's as I'm learning how to tattoo and seeing these again makes me feel so bad for the people that went in for a cover

You have the cutest sweaters. I LOVE that sweater.

I used to love this show when I was like 15? I liked tattoos but knew absolutely 0 about them and looking at this now damn I see things differently (thankfully)😂

You can tell it’s cold in there from the girl that got the bat. When they show her bat up close after being tattooed she has extreme chill bumps! 🥶

Yeah I really liked this one. The commentary was mint 😂🫶🏻💖

Your reactions are what I had when I watched it and it was exactly the reason why I watched it. I was young okay lol.

I think the people who like shows like Tattoo Fixers are either kids/ tweens or reality tv fans!

Love your videos

It would be interesting to see your reaction to the French version of this show. In my humble (tattoo snob) opinion the artists on our version were pretty good 😊

THANK YOU I was literally thinking about this show yesterday but I didn't remember what it was called Admittedly it has a pretty self-explanatory title lmao

Ur necklace looks just like the one from Goosebumps tv series. "Be careful what you wish for" episode

19:00 He drew a Temu version of one of Sailor Moon's wands, lmao.