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Nearly one week to go! We’re at WestWorld for @arizonabikeweek, April 8–12. Come get a fresh tattoo… or a piercing 😏 WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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March 31, 2026 7:29 pm

@InkedMag is back for @cavecreekbikeweek and it all kicks off this Friday, April 3–12 at @cavecreekroadhouse. 🔥 Who’s ready? WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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@kehlani has tattooed other people but says she’d “never in a million years” tattoo herself. The reason might surprise you. Watch to find out why. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Would You Let Kehlani Give You Your Next Tattoo? | Inked Mag

February 11, 2026 5:35 pm

Inked Magazine teamed up with @BarrettJacksonTV for a weekend packed with live tattooing, piercings, insane supercars, classic cars, exclusive merch, and nonstop good vibes. Hundreds of tattoos done, friends turned family, and memories we’re still recovering from 😅 WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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February 11, 2026 3:20 pm

We asked tattoo artists which trends they wish would disappear… and they did NOT hold back 😭 Watch to find out what trends need to disappear. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Tattoo Trends That NEED to Disappear… Tattoo Artists Spill the Truth | Inked Mag

February 11, 2026 1:07 pm

We asked tattoo artists about the BIGGEST client red flags they see way too often 😅 If you’re getting tattooed soon, watch this first, your artist will thank you. 🚩 Don’t be that client. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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From No Deposits to Stinky Feet… Tattoo Client Red Flags 🚩 Get Wild | Inked Mag

February 11, 2026 12:29 pm

We asked our 2026 @barrett_jackson artists what the craziest tattoo they’ve ever done was…and let’s just say nothing could’ve prepared us for these answers. 😳 WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Tattoo Artists Share the Craziest & Wildest Tattoos They’ve Ever Done | Inked Mag

February 11, 2026 12:12 pm

While we were at Barrett-Jackson, one customer decided it was finally time for his first tattoo… and he picked one of the toughest placements out there...the palm. Brave or crazy? You decide. Watch to see how it went down! WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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First tattoo EVER… and he chose the PALM | Inked Mag

February 5, 2026 1:05 pm

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"I'm going to cry RIGHT NOW!" | Memorial Tattoos

April 10, 2025 9:11 am

🔥 Our limited-edition collection with @cachotattoo won’t last. Don’t miss your chance to grab this special merch line before it’s gone! ⏳ Link: https://www.inkedshop.com/collections/cacho WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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"You should have left that one a stencil..." | Illusion Tattoos

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We gathered the best of the best and the worst of the worst couples tattoos for a very special Valentines Day episode of Tattoo Artists React. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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