Episode 13 | Tattoos, Stigma & Skin-Deep Assumptions

In Episode 13, we’re asking: why are we still judging tattoos?

They can be art, a connection to culture, a reminder of someone you love, or something you got on holiday because it felt like a good idea. But depending on where they are and who’s looking, tattoos can still change how people see you.

This week, we’re chatting about the history behind the ink, our own tattoo experiences, and how tattooing became such a big part of the beauty industry.

We chat about:

Where tattooing began and its connections to culture, identity and belonging

Japanese tattoo traditions and the stigma around visible ink

Tattoo restrictions in hotels, pools and workplaces

Whether tattoos actually have anything to do with professionalism

Getting tattooed in Bali and whether it’s really that much cheaper

Covering tattoos for acting jobs, weddings and special occasions

Fine-line tattoos and why we’d approach some of our older tattoos differently now

Hannah’s experience working in semi-permanent makeup