Photos: A day in the life of an all-female tattoo parlor

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Caroline Johnson tried to relax during a tattoo session on June 25, 2015. On this, her fifth visit to Jackalope, she got a stylized triforce, a triangle icon from The Legend of Zelda video game series, on her forearm.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News

When it comes to tattooing, male artists outnumber females by an estimated six to one. Jackalope Tattoo, with its all-female staff, is a reaction to that. On any given day, the Minneapolis shop is a blend of combat boots and kitty cats.

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