One of the greatest perks of adulthood is the freedom to make choices about how you live your life, including how you present yourself to the world through fashion, hairstyle, and appearance.
For Amber Luke, an Australian woman in her twenties, this freedom has led her to pursue a unique goal, covering her entire body in tattoos.
Amber’s tattoo journey began at 16, and over the years, she has spent a remarkable $120,000 on her transformation into what she now refers to as the “Dragon Girl”.
However, her journey hasn’t been without obstacles. A few years ago, when she decided to tattoo her eyeballs, things went terribly wrong. “My artist went too deep, and I was blind for three weeks. It was pretty brutal”, she recalled.
Amber, who once had the typical blonde girl-next-door look, has drastically changed her appearance. In addition to her eye tattoos, she has covered nearly every inch of her skin and even had a procedure to get a forked tongue.
According to the Daily Mail, Amber’s $120,000 investment includes $50,000 spent on around 600 tattoos and $70,000 on various surgeries.
While some may find her appearance shocking, Amber believes her transformation has been key to overcoming a dark period in her life marked by depression and suicidal thoughts. She shared: “I was numb and hated myself most of the time. Now, I’ve transformed into someone I’m proud of, a strong woman who knows exactly who she is”.
A few years ago, Amber shared photos of herself before she started her body modifications, revealing a striking contrast to her current appearance.
Although Amber faced criticism after getting her first tattoo, she remains committed to expressing herself through body art. What matters most is that she is now happy and comfortable in her own skin.
