AUSTIN, Texas — With Valentine's Day right around the corner, some people might be thinking about their exes more than usual – especially if they have a permanent reminder of them on their skin.
A recent study conducted by Tinder revealed approximately 52% of singles wish they could cover up a tattoo related to an ex. Similarly, around 43% of those looking to date say ex-inspired tattoos are a deal breaker.
With those statistics in mind, Tinder has partnered with Austin tattoo shop No Good Tattoo to offer the chance to receive cover ups of ex-related tattoos – free of charge – so regretful singles can forget their exes for good.
The application process for the "Ink Twice" initiative is open now through Feb. 16. Tinder users in Austin who are over the age of 18 can match with in-app notifications and click the "apply now" button. That will prompt them to write an email to No Good Tattoo employees explaining the story behind their tattoo and why they'd like to get it covered up.
Chosen applicants will be informed by Feb. 20. Following a successful consultation with No Good Tattoo, they'll have a three-month period to schedule their free cover-up appointment. The shop is located at 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 10, Ste. B.
Austin isn't the only city where Tinder is offering this opportunity. Other "Ink Twice" promotions are being offered in Miami and Los Angeles at well-known tattoo shops.
Info on tattoo removal
Cover-ups are an alternative to tattoo removal, which the Cleveland Clinic says can take between six and 12 sessions, depending on the size, color and location of the tattoo. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, red, green and yellow tattoos are the toughest to remove while black and blue are the easiest.
The recovery process is typically pretty limited. Potential risks include scarring and skin discoloration, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
