Australia’s Most Tattooed Woman Ditches £193,000 in Body Art for Laser Removal
Amber Luke, widely known as “Australia’s most tattooed woman,” is embarking on a dramatic transformation as she begins removing the ink that has defined her identity for over a decade.
At 30 years old, she has started laser treatments to erase all 36 tattoos on her face, aiming to be completely ink-free there by 2027. This follows years of dedicating time and an estimated £193,500 to tattooing 98% of her body since the age of 16.
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A Brisbane native, Amber gained viral fame around 2018 with her striking gothic-inspired full-body artwork. With over 200,000 followers on Instagram (@amberluke666) and millions of views on TikTok, she became known for intricate floral mandalas, mythical creatures, and detailed blackwork and color realism designs spread across her body.
Her transformation also included facial piercings, stretched earlobes, and a face covered in Norse symbols, serpents, and roses. “I was obsessed,” she confessed in a recent TikTok video. “Every session felt like adding a chapter to my story.”
Yet after a decade, she says she no longer recognizes herself. “It’s been 10 years since I’ve seen my face,” she admitted in an emotional video with over 1.2 million likes. She emphasized that the decision is about personal growth, not public pressure.
“I’ve outgrown those tattoos—especially the face ones. They didn’t come from the right place,” she said. While online reactions range from admiration to harsh criticism, Amber insists, “This is for me. Society wears a veil of judgment, but I’m removing this for myself.”
The removal process is as complex as her ink journey. Laser treatments break down the ink for the body to naturally remove, but facial procedures must be done carefully to avoid scars due to the dense layers of ink.
Amber has already started sessions at Xanadu Laser Therapies in Springwood, Brisbane, a clinic sponsoring her in exchange for brand promotion. Each session, typically costing £30 to £200, may require up to eight rounds per tattoo. She temporarily removed her facial piercings to avoid burns or interference with the laser.
Despite her decision to clear her face, Amber is not completely stepping away from body art. She plans to keep most of her tattoos and is even adding new ones—recently completing blackout work on her left hand.
Her modeling career and work as an alternative fashion influencer continue to thrive, with collaborations in tattoo aftercare and body positivity campaigns. Supportive comments flood her posts, with fans calling her transformation “brave” and “empowering.”
Amber’s journey reflects a growing trend in body modification culture. Celebrities like Pete Davidson, who spent over £154,000 on tattoo removal during his sobriety journey in 2025, and Mathew Whelan, known as the “King of Inkland,” who removed old tattoos in 2014 to start fresh, show that even heavily tattooed individuals sometimes choose reinvention.
Tattoo removal clinics report a 25% surge in bookings post-pandemic, driven by lifestyle changes, career shifts, and personal evolution.
For Amber, this journey is as emotional as it is physical. “It’s painful but liberating,” she shared, revealing she’s also in therapy to address the deeper reasons behind her tattoo obsession.
As she documents her transformation online, she is rewriting her narrative—from tattooed rebel to a symbol of self-reclamation. Whether it sparks a wave of #TattooRegret or represents empowerment, one thing is certain: Amber Luke’s story is still being written.
