And to mark National Tattoo Day, which was on July 17, we asked our readers to send in their best tattoos and shout out the people who made their dream inks happen.
They shared more than 100 pictures with us and we have rounded up 26 for you to enjoy and maybe even gain a little inspiration from.
19. Tattoos
Maria Parkins shared this colourful tattoo with us. Maria said: "I love the beach and wanted something permanent for my 50th birthday a couple of years ago. Done by Laur at Grimm Tattoo Studio." | Maria Parkins Photo: Maria Parkins
20. Tattoos
YEP reader Rosie Dhaliwal shared this tattoo of Hindu god Shiva. Rosie said: "My latest tattoo done by Lee Reynolds at New Hope in Farsley." | Rosie Dhaliwal Photo: Rosie Dhaliwal
21. Tattoos
Steph Holloway shared this beautiful owl tattoo on her arm. | Steph Holloway Photo: Steph Holloway
22. Tattoos
YEP reader Callum Hilton shared this back tattoo. | Callum Hilton Photo: Callum Hilton
23. Tattoos
YEP reader Fiona Nicholson shared this tattoo with us. Fiona said it was her latest. | Fiona Nicholson Photo: Fiona Nicholson
![Melanie Nelson shared her most recent tattoo. Melanie said it is one of her "many tattoos of [her] and [her] late best friend on her wedding day."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/07/31/13/37/Melanie-Nelson-tattoo.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=720)
24. Tattoos
Melanie Nelson shared her most recent tattoo. Melanie said it is one of her "many tattoos of [her] and [her] late best friend on her wedding day." | Melanie Nelson Photo: Melanie Nelson