A TATTOO artist received backlash online after sharing a coverup job of one customer’s ink.
People said they would “press charges” if the left the parlour with the same result.
In her viral video, TikTok user and tattoo artist Ariel Dejesus (@arieldejesus2) shared a recent coverup she did for a customer.
The clip, which amassed 5.9 million views, caused a stir online as people shared their honest opinion on the new ink.
Originally, the tattoo, located on the side of the unnamed woman’s neck, said “Faith over fear”.
The inspirational phrase also included a feathered arrow piercing the words.
“I just don’t like the way it looks, you know how over time things change?” the customer explained.
“I said this is still a belief of course, I think I’m going to get it somewhere else.”
She decided to coverup the words on her neck, giving Ariel control over what her new ink would be.
The tattoo pro revealed that she charges $160 (£124) for any coverups.
After prepping the skin, the tattoo artist did a dramatic reveal for her audience.
She uncovered that tattoo to reveal a large colourful cupcake in place of the words.
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”I’m tattooed all over & even removed my NOSE to keep in a little jar… people can’t believe the difference 4 years makes” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6369250223112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Heaped with icing, the sweet treat was topped with a cherry and had four gold stars next to it.
Despite the busy design, the stencil of the words was still vaguely visible under the colours.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the tattoo coverup in the comments section.
“I would press charges,” wrote one shocked viewer, while another joked: “This need to be illegal”.
“Full refund to that poor woman,” agreed another outraged follower.
“Oh, you ruined her life,” said a third commenter.
“This would be my 13th reason,” shared another baffled TikTok user.
“The four different stars? The colour scheme? Omggggg, no,” wrote one viewer.
“Yeah, I’m opening up a laser tattoo removal shop next door to you,” joked another person.
“How to turn a small problem into a big problem 101,” commented one follower.
