Tattoo Twists

Name: Tattoo Twists
Released: 2014-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

The human stories behind tattoos that get covered up or changed, for all kinds of reasons, from wiping memories of an ex to creating a 'new you'

2014 · 3m

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Luckily for Laura, some twigs and rather sad, drooping flowers are superbly transformed into beautiful, full cherry blossoms, symbols of good fortune
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Brendan honed his tattooing skills in prison and made a new life for himself on the outside through his passion for ink. But today he's the one under the needle, fixing his very first tattoo.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Ian has grown to despise the dragon tattoo he got in his 20s, but what will the Japanese dragon become?
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Poppy grew up in a tattoo parlour and knew at the age of 13 she would cover her body. Today she's covering up a teenage moment of madness she wants to put behind her.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

A vet covers self-harm scars with a tree and cat drawn by her boyfriend to symbolise their love. [If you've been affected by the issues raised, there's support online at channel4.com/support.]
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

A bisexual traveller covers his partner's tattooed initials as he leaves for pastures new