Tattoos That Went Terribly Wrong – Botched Tattoos That People Regretted Immediately
Getting a tattoo means putting a lot of trust in the artist holding the needle.
Because ink is (mostly) forever, there's little room for error. While removals and cover-ups exist, they can be painful and don’t always work out as planned. These tattoo disasters are a reminder of why that trust shouldn't be given lightly.
A Lion-Woman Thing??
Let's start with the chin—it looks like something straight out of a genetic experiment gone wrong, and not in a good way.
As for the shading, it's inconsistent and chaotic... though, to be fair, I'm no professional.
"Wassup Cat"
There's no chance this is Hello Kitty—not even close to "Hi There Kitten."
Honestly, the only fitting name might be “Wassup Cat,” and even that’s being way too generous.
It's The Hands For Me
At first glance, everything seems okay—until your eyes land on the praying hands. That's the moment it becomes clear this wasn’t done by a professional.
Makes you wonder if he plans to have it corrected.
I Hope They Worked It Out <3
It's a question couples have wrestled with for centuries: how do you mend a marriage after one partner messes up?
Well, this husband seemed to think this was the ideal solution.
Poor Flowers
That's definitely not how flowers are supposed to look, but I’ll let it slide. The centers of those sunflowers could really use a bit more vibrance.
As for the rest—well, it’s a bit of a chaotic mess.
Hershey's Kiss?
A properly done Hershey's Kiss tattoo has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, this version lacks creativity and ends up resembling something completely different.
It might be a good idea for this person to consider a cover-up.
What If This Was Your First Tattoo?
Would you be thrilled with this as your first tattoo at the age of 15?
I'm not sure if this person still has this regret on their skin, but hopefully, they've made a change by now.
Is That Jesus?
Wow, this one definitely stands out. I can only imagine the reaction of the person when they first laid eyes on it.
Do you think it lived up to their expectations?
"I Survived Because The Fire Inside"
How do you break it to someone you care about that their tattoo is a complete disaster?
Was she aiming for that ransom-note lettering vibe, or was it an unintended result?
When You Love Reese's Too Much
I'm not sure if this is a tribute to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups or the logo for a band.
Regardless, it could use some improvement before it's ready to be flaunted.
Pray For Something Better
If these hands aren't praying for an upgrade, then it's a waste of time.
This shouldn't have even made it onto someone's skin. I wouldn't have wanted to take a picture of it.
What In The...
What in the world is this? Is this some kind of hypnotizing symbol, or is it just a disaster of a tattoo?
It doesn't make any sense to me, and this person probably has loads of regrets.
He Wants Respet
Clearly, this man only wants one thing, and that's respet.
Sadly, it might be tough for him to achieve that with that tattoo. Is it acting as an eyebrow replacement?
Do You Know What This Is?
At first glance, this looks like a pair of forest animals next to each other.
The longer you look at it, the more of a confusion, bizarre disaster it becomes.
So Much Going On Here
If this is what you're into, then by all means get it.
For the rest of us, we'd like to know why an angel would be holding a bag of money with wine.
Is That A Pair Of Lips?
Is that a pair of lips on a chest?
That's an interesting first tattoo to get, especially since you don't see many people walking around rocking black lipstick these days.
What A Great Job! ...Said No One
Did this person have a child do this, or was the artist using a jackhammer while drawing it on?
Maybe the person receiving the tattoo kept moving while it was being drawn.
What's Going On Here?
This is like getting a tattoo that says "The Plague" if you lived during those times.
What was this man thinking? Honestly, this was probably a joke thing that went too far.
Is This Jurassic Park?
Wow, how much trust do you have to have with someone before you tell them you want a dinosaur and volcano tattooed on your back?
If it comes out like this, you probably won't have any more trust.
"I Told My Friend Not To Get It Done For $60..."
When you want something done that might take a little more skill than usual, then you shouldn't do it for $60.
Now this person knows that after having this done.
Tattooed Freckles Look Like Blackheads...
Getting freckles tattooed on you doesn't seem like too strange of an idea, but you don't want them looking like this.
It looks like she needs a new skincare routine.
The Audacity
If you're going to honor someone, you had better do it respectfully.
Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant, and I'm sorry that there are people out there making you look like an '80s horror film actor.
Scribbling Done Well
Okay, this one was for sure done by a 4-year-old.
There's no other way to explain what in tarnation is going on here. I see a horse and a bunch of random sentences.
Nice Dime You Have There
In no way is that a nice dime.
This is probably the worst dime ever to exist. You can't even tell who the person is on the front of it.
No Way You Let This Slide
The story behind this is that someone gave it to themselves in the 8th grade.
At that point, I'd rather have my arm chopped off than look at this any longer.
Something Seems Wrong Here...
I can't put my finger on it, but it looks like something is wrong here.
The colors seem right, but this princess has arms that bend like they don't have any bones.
Doing It Yourself Isn't Always The Best Idea
When you can do things yourself, it doesn't always make it okay.
Sometimes, you need to let others handle it for you, especially if it's a tattoo. Look at this as an example.
In Desperate Need Of A Cover-Up
Getting a cover-up for a bad tattoo is a step in the right direction.
The only hard part about that is having to show the new artist what they have to work with.
Horse Or Cow?
Is that angel of death riding a cow or a horse?
There's no telling just by glancing at it, so you have to do a little more investigation. It looks like a wide horse.
When You Can't Afford Designer
When you can't afford a designer, is this really the next best thing?
This person probably doesn't have a care in the world if this is the final look. Someone get this man some help.
The Moon Is Personally Offended By This
The moon is one of the most consistently beautiful elements of our world, so I can understand the desire to get a tattoo of it.
However, this is borderline insulting to it.
I Wouldn't Let Him In My Kitchen...
To be fair, this poor tattoo job is actually pretty wholesome.
This guy's girlfriend really wants to get into doing tattoos so he let her try out her first one on him—so what if it looks like a depressed version of the Pixar character?
It's A Chonky Boy
The difference between the reference photo for this tattoo and the actual result is so intense that I wouldn't consider them even similar.
At least the tattoo is cute though.
Harry Potter Or John Lennon?
Do you love the magical teenage hero from the beloved children's series or do you love the Beatles band member who was assassinated?
Well, you can get the best of both in one terrible tattoo!
Luckily, Things Can Get Better
Even if you trust your skin to an inexperienced artist and the tattoo turns out horribly, there are still great tattoo artists who can do a coverup job.
That way, you can turn it into something you're proud of.
He's Just Really Passionate About USB Ports, I Guess
I love technology and everything it allows us to do just as much as any other person.
But I can't imagine being so passionate about USB ports that I would put the symbol on my body forever.
