While a sizeable bottle of wine and a Bridget Jones marathon are the usual port of call for those going through a break-up, Ink Master proved to be my saviour when my first boyfriend called it quits. Unorthodox yes, but there was something about watching artists bring their unique tattoo styles to life on willing participants that was utterly captivating - an unexpected yet perfect distraction.

Tattoos are an ancient form of self-expression. From popular fine line designs to sweeping Neo-Traditional pieces, the art form has long conveyed our inner selves to the outer world - both for the artist and the canvas.

Which is why so many people seem to head to the laser clinic once they turn 25, AKA - when their frontal lobe is fully developed. Tattoo removal is on the rise, with many twen

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