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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.

Before Tattoosday Cara Mia

Cara Mia.

Before Tattoosday Heidi Lavon

Check out this amazing transformation of the beautiful Heidi Lavon

Before Tattoosday Shonda Mackey

Shonda Mackey. Check out her Instagram here.

Before Tattoosday Ashley Shelton

Ashley Shelton.

Before Tattoosday Leah Jung

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

Before Tattoosday Kristen Leanne

Kristen Leanne.

Cervena Fox Photo

Cervena Fox.

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