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I Regret the Tattoos I Got at 18: Personal Essay
PS Photography | Renee RodriguezPS Photography | Renee Rodriguez I have eight tattoos, and in all honesty, if I were to wake up tomorrow morning with all of them magically gone from my skin, I wouldn’t mind one bit. Yes, I have pieces that I do genuinely like; they mean something to me, I like the way they look, and I consider them tasteful and stylish. However, there are a handful that I f*cking hate. The one I regret the most? My first ever — the tattoo I got on my 18th birthday. This should come as no surprise since I turned 18 in 2008, and what was popular back…
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Paul Mescal’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
Since his debut in the acclaimed BBC screen adaptation of Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” Paul Mescal’s career has been on a remarkable upward trajectory. The Irish actor has starred in several successful projects in recent years, including “All of Us Strangers,” “Aftersun,” and the highly-anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2.” While fans of the Academy-award nominee are familiar with his impressive acting résumé, not everyone knows about his equally fascination collection of tattoos, which features at least eight unique pieces. Mescal’s tattoos are primarily concentrated on his arms, which makes them easier to cover when filming different roles. To honor his family, he has two tattoos: one dedicated to…
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18 February Birth Flower Tattoos
Just as each month has its own assigned astrological signs, specific flowers are associated with every month of the year. These designated blooms, known as birth flowers, embody the character traits and qualities shared by those born in that month. Your birth florals offer a bespoke way to honor yourself in an artful and lasting manner through a birth flower-inspired tattoo. February’s birth flowers are violets, primroses, and irises. Together, they represent the unique characteristics of those born in this short yet special month. Getting a tattoo featuring these three beautiful flowers not only serves as a meaningful way to commemorate your birthday, but each flower also carries its own…
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Zoë Kravitz’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
It’s no secret that Zoë Kravitz has built quite an impressive résumé over the years. The forever cool girl has collaborated with Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, revived yet another hairstyle trend in pop culture (hello, micro braids), and starred as the one and only Catwoman. Despite her busy work and social schedule, Kravitz has always made time to add to her tattoo collection. According to Inked, Kravitz got her first tattoo, a small outline of a heart with umlauts above it on her wrist, at 18 as a symbol of self-love. Since then, Kravitz’s tattoo collection has grown to an impressive 56 known designs, both big and small. It includes…
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Ryan Reynolds’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
Ryan Reynolds’s Coffee Stain Tattoo Reynolds sports a Dave Matthews Band-inspired coffee stain in red ink on his right thigh, above his knee. Solidifying his massive fan status, this tattoo is an ode to the rock band’s 1998 album cover art of “Before These Crowded Streets.” Ryan Reynolds’s Fire Dancer Tattoo Right next to the coffee stain piece, Reynolds pays another tribute to his favorite rock band, DMB, with the group’s iconic logo of a fire dancer in solid black ink. Ryan Reynolds’s Six of Hearts Leg Tattoo On the back of his right thigh, Reynolds has a tattoo of the Six of Hearts card, though its significance is still…
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Ella Emhoff’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
After Vice President Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, caught everyone’s attention at the 2021 presidential inauguration, she was practically thrown into the spotlight overnight. By the next day, almost everyone knew who she was, along with an assortment of random facts about her. We know, for example, that Emhoff studies design at Parsons and makes a lot of her own clothes, she signed a modeling contract back in 2021, and she has a deep love for tattoos. A quick glance at Emhoff’s Instagram profile proves this last point, but she’s also talked about her growing collection in the press. In a “New York Times” interview, she confessed she has so…
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Florence Pugh’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
Florence Pugh’s tattoo collection is growing, and fast. The actor, who is a consistent source of inspiration for pretty much anything effortlessly cool — be it a bold new hair color or piercing placement idea — got her first tattoo back in 2019 and hasn’t stopped since. In fact, in the course of the last few years, the “We Live in Time” star has amassed a total of four known tattoos. As for her style of choice? Pugh doesn’t have one (unlike many celebrities who tend to stick to one aesthetic). Pugh has played around with different tattoo styles from fine line work to more intricate designs and even script,…
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17 Matching Tattoo Ideas | POPSUGAR Beauty
The only thing better than getting a tattoo? Committing to matching or complementary ink with someone you cherish. In the tattoo world, this tradition can very well be categorized as a rite of passage. If your love language is body artwork, matching tattoos are a timeless way to celebrate your bonds. Whether you’re planning to get inked with best friends, a significant other, or siblings, choosing the perfect design can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many possibilities, the sheer number of options can feel a bit daunting. So, to simplify and inspire your ink selection process, we gathered the most creative matching tattoo ideas around to spark your…
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Zoey Deutch’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
Ever since making a memorable cameo in the Disney sitcom “The Suite Life on Deck” in 2010, Zoey Deutch has been steadily building a robust résumé that showcases her versatility as an actor. The year 2024, in particular, was a big one for the star thanks to her Broadway debut in “Our Town,” which she says has been a long-time dream for years. But that’s not all, the actor also celebrated her 30th birthday this year, meaning it’s time for Deutch’s tattoo collection to grow, yet again. In 2022 during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Deutch shared that she got her first piece of ink at the age of…
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20 January Birth Flower Tattoos
Floral motifs have always been a timeless choice in body art, symbolizing various emotions and deeper meanings. So, it’s no surprise that many ink enthusiasts turn to their birth flowers for inspiration. As we usher in a new year, while some stick to penning a list of resolutions to start anew, others may choose to commemorate the fresh beginning with brand-new ink. If you fall into the latter category and have a January birthday, the birth flower-inspired tattoo is a great option. January’s birth flowers are carnations and snowdrops; together, these botanicals symbolize the warmth and resilience of those born in this month. Carnation tattoos, with their unique, tousled petals,…
