Inked Mag Staff
September 29th, 2014
Before Tattoosday
Tattoo Models Before Ink
Ever wonder what your favorite tattooed girl looked like before the ink? Wait no longer: it’s Before Tattoosday. Here are six women transformed by ink (and getting out of those awkward teen years). Would you like to show off your metamorphosis? You can hash tag your photos on social media with #inked #beforetattoosday and/or e-mail them to press@inkedmag.com.

Cara Mia.

Check out this amazing transformation of the beautiful Heidi Lavon

Shonda Mackey. Check out her Instagram here.

Ashley Shelton.

Leah Jung. The picture on the right was taken by Christian Saint.

Kristen Leanne.

Cervena Fox.
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