Where to get a new tattoo on Friday the Thirteenth

Today, Oct. 13, 2023 is Friday the 13th — and to test your luck, several tattoo studios across the city are hosting tattoo specials.

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Tattoo artist @InkbyH decorates his wall with the tattoo design + photo of each of his clients — can you spot City Editor Nicole?

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Friday the 13th — a superstitious day for some, but Black Friday for tattoo enthusiasts. Getting inked on Friday the 13th is a longstanding tradition in the tattoo community. Basically, shops will offer an array of flash tattoos (pre-drawn artwork) for a discounted price — some shops offering the ink as low as $13.

Not every shop participates in the holiday, but we found a handful that are gearing up for the big day. Pro tip: Get to the shop early — lines tend to form early.

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Nicole is based in Indianapolis, IN and graduated from Franklin College with a degree in multimedia journalism. She previously worked as a digital editor for the local NBC News affiliate WTHR. In her free time, she loves checking out new restaurants + businesses around downtown and attending local events.