Tattoos can be a way for people to express themselves. They can harbour great memories, beautiful artwork, and create confidence in those who have them. Because tattoos are permanent, they should be considered carefully. Much time and thought should go into a tattoo's design, as well as who will be doing the tattoo. There are many incredible artists out there but it is not a skill everyone has. Unfortunately one bad design, or one bad artist, or a combination of the two can result in some pretty horrific tattoo fails.

No one wants a tattoo fail in their life, it's a permanent reminder of a huge mistake. It's embarrassing, cringeworthy, and just bad. There is also the risk of being shamed on Reddit's /r/sh****tattoos, just like the folks in this list. Whether they've been anonymously named or it's a case of self-shaming, here are 25 terrible tattoo fails that are likely huge regrets for the poor bearers of them.