When I was living abroad in the early 00s, I almost got a tattoo. I'd drawn it out and found a renowned local tattooist. I thought it was pretty unique (a spiral in a sunburst - symbols used in various indigenous cultures of the Americas - yes I had ethnic envy). When I was visiting the UK on...
I was out last night with an old friend whose 20 something daughter is having tattoo removal in Brighton. It's 'just' a phrase on her arm but is costing a lot more than the original tattoo and is a lot more painful. The tattoo is effectively burnt and the ink dissolves into the body.
By the...