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Apr 2023
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What do I need to know before getting a ...

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A 2022 YouGov study suggested that 26% of British people have at least one tattoo, a statistic which reflects just how the perception of tattoos has changed over the years. They used to be reserved for subcultures, but are now very much in the mainstream, and seen as a positive way of expressing one’s identity. Nevertheless, getting a tattoo can be dangerou ... Show More
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