A former tech worker who was “the girl no one noticed” has “transformed” by tattooing her entire body – but is constantly fending off evil trolls who say “no man will want me”.
Cigno has spent over £156,000 on ink – with tats everywhere including her armpits, cheeks and nose – and refers to herself as a ‘human cyborg’.
Despite getting flak for her unusual appearance, the influencer, who has 105,000 followers on Instagram, has no regrets.
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She believes her tattoos are a “power move” and have helped her turn from a “nerdy” child to an “unforgettable” woman.
“I started this journey as the girl no one noticed,” Cigno told What’s The Jam.
“Bullied, overlooked, told I was ‘too quiet’ or ‘too nerdy.’
“So I transformed by losing 50lbs, started sculpting my body and turned my skin into a statement.
“My ribs and sternum were my most painful, brutal, in fact.
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“But pain is part of the ritual.
“Every tattoo is a power move.
“Some people drop [this kind of money] on cars or handbags.
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“I wear my investment every day – and I never need to flex with a purse or a man.”
The influencer’s new look doesn’t come without its challenges.
She said: “Some people stare, some compliment me.
“Others mutter that I’m ‘a waste’ and trolls say no man will want me.
“Newsflash: I’m not here to be wanted. I’m here to be unforgettable.
“Men who can’t handle that can scroll on.”
“Funny how the loudest critics are always the ones who’d never survive a day living unapologetically.
“I see the woman I built from scratch. I’m not chasing beauty standards.”
Despite having very little skin left that hasn’t been inked, Cigno isn’t finished yet.
The German native who lives in California, added: “I’m curating a look that blends bold body art and high fashion.
“My tattoos aren’t random.
“They follow my physique and elevate my style.
“I’m not just inked—I’ve created a ‘CIGNature’ aesthetic that’s as powerful as it is feminine.
“People assume tattooed women are wild, uneducated, desperate for attention.
“I hold a master’s degree and run a business.
“I’m tattooed, feminine, and financially independent.
“I’m not a stereotype. I’m the exception.”
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