Lifesaver candies

There's never a dull moment in the shop. Sometimes it's due to the artists acting like seven year olds (ours in particular like to have office chair races across the floor and tech deck mini skateboard competitions on their drawing table). Other times, the clients and I strike up really fascinating and entertaining conversations. On more frequent occasions than I'd like to admit, my entertainment comes from me doing a fabulous job of spilling something probably hazardous all over (just kidding, I'm actually really good at handling the biohazards, but I have spilled a whole jug of rubbing alcohol everywhere before). I think the most common question I get from clients at this job, however, reminds me of just how eclectic and interesting my days really can be.

"What is the weirdest tattoo you've seen come in here?"

This one doesn't even get a second guess from me. I have this answer prepped in the back of my mind, because it truly was one of the most different requests I've seen over the years. Well, technically I didn't even SEE the tattoo (tattoos, actually) since she was behind a curtain, so does that even still count? Of course it does. Nothing has even come close to topping this one, nothing. Everyone I tell this to busts into hysterics once I say what it was. It's almost too bizarre to comprehend why anyone would want it...but hey, to each his own.

The woman wanted lifesaver candies tattooed right on top of her nipples.

Yep. Not around, not near, ON. Nipple, all of the areola and all. Now, being the professional I am, I didn't skip a beat and I just continued with my line of questioning as if she had asked for a simple star on her foot. Inside I was dying...did she...wait...what?! She didn't care who her artist was, so my next task was to try and even find someone who would do it (as I mentioned in my previous post, some guys won't do certain tattoos for various reasons). After getting rejection after rejection, I finally found the lucky man to complete the task. 

I cannot fathom how painful these new additions must have been, but the woman got her lifesavers  and I didn't hear a peep out of her the whole time. Tough cookie.

My artist was great with the lady; very professional, and I could tell that the woman felt comfortable. Ultimately, that's the most important part...making sure that our whole team can provide awesome service and give our customers badass tattoos in a comfortable environment. I call it a win-win.