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Thanks to Covid-19 I may not be the roving reporter I once was but that doesn't stop me from connecting with the worlds finest tattoo artists and getting the low down on their amazing work. This week I had a digital date with Yayo main man Mason Flippin. Don't be daft and go out this weekend, instead stay in the house and read the Yayo blog for some much needed tattoo inspiration.

The coronavirus Covid-19 is ravaging the world and the tattoo industry across Europe is being hit hard. Yayo writer Matt Haddon-Reichardt is currently at home in isolation for 14 days. Unable to go and interview people in person, Matt opened his laptop and got on the phone to find out how Europe's tattooists can survive the Covid-19 onslaught.

The corona virus Covid 19 is proving a real challenge to the tattoo industry. it could potentially shut down studios and put artists out of business. House bound writer Matt Haddon-Reichardt fired up his laptop and got on the phone to get the low down on how tattooing is fighting this insidious infection.

Jessie Foakes's unique style has made her one of the UK's most sought after tattoo artists. She is also a proud user of Yayo tattoo and aftercare products. Yayo blog boy Matt Haddon-Reichardt headed south to meet Jessie over coffee and cake to discuss her love of art, travel and light bulbs.

Billy Jackson is a top tattooist and a top notch bloke. He uses Yayo throughout the whole tattoo process and is proud to recommend it to his customers. This weeks blog features and interview with Billy and showcases some of his latest work.

Andy Ardaseer is one of the world's best tribal tattoo artists and a member of the Yayo family. He loves to travel, taking his unique artwork across the globe, but home is Holland. Yayo packed Matt Haddon-Reichard's over night bag and stuck him on a plane to the Netherlands to meet Andy and talk all things tattooing.  

Margot Robbie has been making waves on the tattoo scene by admitting she tattooed friends and colleagues with a cheap tattoo machine she bought off Ebay. Tattooing at home is not only dangerous its illegal. Yayo went deep undercover to find out the truth about unlicensed tattooists and the latest fashion fad for cheap tattoos.

For most people getting tattooed will result in nothing more than a bit of physical pain and financial expense, but for some tattooing can pay a higher price. Yayo blog writer Matt Haddon-Reichardt tells us his very personal story about how tattooing can be potentially fatal.

Gary Chase has that kind of infectious laugh that can light up a room. He is also a professional musician and dedicated tattooist. Yayo met up with Gary to talk all things ink and find out how social media has strengthened the industry.