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Yes, You Can Love Tattoos and Remove Them

  • Writer: Memphis Mori
    Memphis Mori
  • Jun 20
  • 2 min read


Let’s get one thing straight: removing a tattoo doesn’t mean you hate tattoos. In fact, many of our clients at Reth-Ink are heavily tattooed artists, collectors, and body mod lovers. They just happen to want one (or five) pieces gone.

It’s time to break the myth that tattoo removal is only for people with “regret.” Sometimes, it’s about evolution, healing, or just making room for something better. (video is of a collector who is removing her back tattoo to cover it with something that they love more than vagina virgin mary/star wars collab)


💡 Tattoo Removal ≠ Tattoo Regret

Here’s what people don’t talk about:You can adore the art of tattooing — and still outgrow certain pieces.

Maybe the ink reminds you of a time that doesn’t fit anymore.Maybe the work just wasn’t done well (you know the one).Maybe you want a fresh canvas for something bolder, brighter, more you.

That’s not regret. That’s refinement.


🖤 Real Clients, Real Reasons (No Shame Required)

  • S., 29: “I’m a tattoo artist. I love my tattoos — but one was a stick-and-poke I did at 17 and it looks like a cursed blobfish. I’m covering it with something meaningful now that I have more skill and taste.”

  • E., 34: “After a breakup, I didn’t want to laser off my ex’s name out of bitterness. I just wanted to move forward. It felt like a clean reset.”

  • M., 40: “I had beautiful ink, but after top surgery I wanted a blank space on my chest to reclaim as my own.”


✨ Why Reth-Ink Supports Tattoo Lovers

We don’t believe in tattoo shame — ever. We believe in autonomy, in growth, and in making your body reflect the person you’ve become.

Reth-Ink offers:

  • Picosecond laser removal (fast, effective, fewer sessions)

  • Inclusive care for all skin tones and identities

  • No judgment — just honest, trauma-informed service

  • Free removal for gang, hate, prison, and trafficking tattoos

Whether you’re clearing space for a new sleeve or letting go of something that no longer fits, we’re here for you.


🔄 Love Your Tattoos? You Still Deserve to Change Your Mind.

Tattoo culture is about expression, evolution, and storytelling. Sometimes the story changes. And that’s a beautiful thing.

So yes, you can love tattoos and still remove them.You’re not betraying the culture — you’re honoring your own journey.


📍Ready to Reth-Ink One of Yours?

Book your consultation with us here. No judgment. No shame. Just results — and respect.

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196 Parkdale Avenue North

Hamilton ON

L8H 5X2 

Located on the SECOND floor of GRIM Studios 

(unfortunately, laser services are not wheelchair accessible.)

OPENING HOURS

Mon - Sat : 10am - 4pm

Sun :  11am - 3pm

By Appointment Only 

No Walk Ins For Laser

Was/Were The Tattoo(s) Professionally Done?
Yes (only removing one tattoo/all tattoos I want removed)
No (only removing one tattoo/all tattoos I want removed)
Some yes and some no (see notes)
How Old Is/Are The Tattoo(s) You Want Removed?

For each tattoo you want removed, please include the following: size of the tattoo, tattoos around the tattoo you don't want removed, is the tattoo raised or scarred. If you have multiple tattoos, please clarify if they were professionally done and how old they are.

Describe Your Skintype (Fitzpatrick Scale)
Type I: always burns, never tans, pale, freckles
Type II: usually burns, tans minimally, light colored but darker than fair
Type III: sometimes mild burns, tans uniformly, golden honey or olive complexion
Type IV: burns minimally, tans well, moderate brown
Type V: very rarely burns, tans very easily, dark brown
Type VI: never burns, deeply pigmented, dark brown to darkest brown)
What Is/Are Your Goal(s)
Total removal
Lighten for coverup
Where Did You Hear About Us

if you submit a request and do not hear from a laser technician within 48hrs please email us at info@reth-ink.com or call us at 905-544-1222

LET'S REMOVE THAT TATTOO

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