Whats a Friday the 13th tattoo and how do sales work?

May 2024 · 3 minute read

The first Friday the 13th of 2023 is here as January 13 rolls in and people across the United States are keen to know what a Friday the 13th-themed tattoo is and where can you get one on sale.

It’s time for horror lovers to watch spooky movies again as the first Friday the 13th of 2023 arrives. Those who believe in the holiday consider it to be an unlucky day.

Believers of the holiday also love to share superstitious stories with their fellow Friday the 13th lovers. However, one another tradition that Friday the 13th has inspired is getting random tattoos. Hence it’s a day when many tattoo parlors across the United States go on a tattooing marathon.

It isn’t uncommon for tattoo parlors to announce sales and offers during this time.

How do Friday the 13th tattoos work?

While Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in the western tradition, it’s anything but unlucky in the tattoo world.

The Sun reports that it’s believed among tattoo artists and lovers that having the digit 13 tattooed on your skin encourages misfortune to leave you.

The Friday the 13th tattoo tradition was popularized by Dallas-based tattoo artist Oliver Peck. Now it’s a known tradition in pretty much every US city. Oliver offered a themed sheet filled with a set of designs for customers to pick from. The designs were not open to modification but were just meant for those looking to get a new ink as opposed to those who wanted a deeply personal tattoo.

Now, most tattoo shops follow the same model. The flash sheet includes anything from the number 13 to spooky designs including black cats, coffins, and more. Most designs have the number 13 incorporated in them.

Friday the 13th tattoo sales and offers explored

Here are some tattoo parlors offering exciting sales and offers for the Friday the 13th tattoos.

Certified Tattoo, Denver

Denver’s popular Certified Tattoo will offer a flash 50% off on select tattoos and piercings on the occasion of Friday, January 13. However, those who book the appointment can avail of the offer any day of the month. The store won’t take any walk-in appointments on Friday though.

Mr. Inkwells, Los Angeles

Tattoo lovers can avail $69 tattoos and $13 piercings throughout Friday, the 13th. The discounts will also apply to jewelry in the store. Moreover, there’s a discount of 20% on the website as well.

Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle

The Friday the 13th offers will be available throughout the weekend at Supergenius. Thrillist reports about 100 unique designs are available at starting price of $50 on the occasion.

Jade Dragon Tattoo, Chicago

Friday the 13th tattoos start at $50 while piercings start at $20 at Jade Dragon. Also, body jewelry except the gold one will be marked at $13.

NYC Tattoo Shop, NYC

According to Do NYC, the tattoo Shop the Friday the 13th deals include $31 tattoos. The Flash Tattoos will be available at a cost of $13.

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