Influencer responds to critics saying she'll regret 'tattoo' of boyfriend's name on her forehead

Ana Stanskovsky, an influencer with a bold taste for expression, has stirred the pot of social media controversy by tattooing her boyfriend's name, 'Kevin,' across her forehead.

Documenting the process on Instagram, she presented her followers with a front-row seat to what many deemed an extreme display of love.

The video, showcasing the stenciling and inking stages, captured Ana's grimaces as the tattoo needle worked its magic – or, as some might argue, its curse. Upon completion, Ana's reflection beamed back at her, a stark contrast to the squirms that preceded. Her smile, unfading as she admired the new addition, seemed to spark a virtual uproar.

Commenters on her post voiced a mix of astonishment and disapproval. One pointedly remarked, "He’ll love it! Your next boyfriend will hate it though," while another exclaimed, "That's literally the stupidest s**t I've ever seen!!!" Even professionals weighed in, with a tattoo artist confessing, "As a tattoo artist... I'd NEVER do this to another human being."

Facing an onslaught of criticism, with many predicting inevitable regret regardless of her relationship's longevity, Ana remained unflappable. Her response? A clear-cut dismissal of public opinion. "Everyone was saying to me I will regret that and every time I'm looking in the mirror I'm just like...I'm in love," Ana retorted.

Stock image of a tattoo artist at work. Credit: Westend61 / Getty

Her justification for the in-your-face tattoo? She insisted: "I'm in love with the tattoo and I'm in love with my boyfriend and I think if you really love someone you just got to show it...you just got to prove it," she articulated.

"So I think if your girlfriend doesn't want to tattoo your name on her face you just need to find yourself a new girlfriend because I don't think she loves you."

The ink, according to Ana, is not merely a name but an expression of her feelings—a sentiment she's confident won't wane. "I'm definitely not going to regret that...how can I regret this, it's beautiful," she confidently stated.

A tattoo artist preparing to tattoo a customer's bare arm. Credit: Halfdark / Getty

Amid claims that the tattoo spectacle is nothing but a hoax, citing suspicions about the legitimacy of the tattoo gun, Ana doubled down. She insists the tattoo is real, healing nicely without the need for protective cling film.

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