Public displays of affection come in many forms: flowers, matching outfits, even a shared playlist. But one influencer in Bali took things several steps further by getting her boyfriend’s name tattooed across her forehead.
Ana Stanskovsky, followed by more than 100,000 people on Instagram, posted a video of herself enduring the needle as the name “Kevin” was etched onto her skin. The clip showed her wincing in discomfort, raising her eyebrows in pain, but ultimately grinning as the tattoo artist finished his work.
It didn’t take long for the internet to react. And not everyone was applauding.
Social media reacts
The video quickly went viral, sparking thousands of comments ranging from disbelief to outright criticism. Some users wrote things like, “Kevin will love it—your next boyfriend will hate it,” while one tattoo artist bluntly stated, “I would never do this to another human being.” Others dismissed the move as reckless and “so stupid.”
The underlying concern was obvious: many feared she would come to regret the choice. Tattoos, after all, are usually permanent, and a name across the forehead is about as hard to hide as it gets.
Her unapologetic defence
Ana, however, didn’t appear rattled by the wave of negative comments. In a follow-up video, she addressed the backlash head-on. “Everyone tells me I’ll regret it, but when I look in the mirror, I see love,” she said. For her, the tattoo wasn’t just a name, but a symbol of her feelings. “I’m in love with my tattoo and my boyfriend. Why would I regret something that feels so beautiful?”
Her stance was clear: critics could say what they wanted, but the decision was hers alone.
The twist revealed
But then came the twist. Just days after her post had circled the globe, Ana admitted the truth: the tattoo was fake.
She explained that her dramatic stunt was designed to send a message—not about romance, but about the importance of thinking carefully before getting inked. “I wanted people to reflect before making choices they can’t undo,” she clarified. The revelation split opinion once again. Some applauded her for sparking conversation around impulsive tattoos, while others felt tricked by what they saw as nothing more than a publicity stunt.
A wider debate
Her experiment touched on a broader discussion. According to the British Association of Dermatologists, tattoo regret is one of the most common reasons people seek laser removal treatments, with younger adults most likely to change their minds later. Some viewers agreed with Ana’s warning, confessing to their own regrets, while others insisted it all depends on the quality of the work and the age at which you decide to get inked.
A final thought
Whether viewed as a reckless act of love or a clever social experiment, Ana’s forehead tattoo certainly did its job—it got people talking. For some, it’s a reminder of how personal and permanent body art can be. For others, it’s proof that the internet loves a shock story, especially when it blurs the line between reality and performance.
One thing is certain: if you’re ever tempted to declare your devotion in ink, it might be worth asking yourself twice—do you love them enough to wear their name on your face forever?
