Oh My Ink launches AI tattoo try-on platform in two regions

By AI, Created 5:09 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Oh My Ink has launched its Tattoo Experience Platform across two countries, with expansion to six regions planned soon. The Hong Kong art-tech company is betting that AI try-on tools, a mobile app and an artist marketplace can reduce permanence anxiety and make tattoo shopping more interactive.

Why it matters: - Oh My Ink is trying to reduce the biggest barrier for first-time tattoo buyers: fear of permanent regret. - The platform gives consumers a way to visualize body art before committing, which could widen the tattoo market and change how artists and retailers attract customers. - The company is also positioning the product as infrastructure for the tattoo industry, not just a consumer app.

What happened: - Oh My Ink launched its Tattoo Experience Platform across two countries on May 11, 2026. - The Hong Kong-based art-tech company said the platform will expand to six regions soon. - The ecosystem combines AI-powered Try-On Machines, a mobile app and an artist marketplace. - Founder John Ip said the company is building a bridge to tattoo culture, not a substitute for it.

The details: - The Try-On Machines are designed for high-traffic retail settings, malls and pop-up events. - The kiosks use patented AI technology to map tattoo designs to body lines and skin textures. - Users can try designs from different artists in real time. - The mobile app lets users save preferences, browse more than 150 designs and personalize the experience. - The artist marketplace connects users with more than 30 professional tattoo artists. - Users can browse portfolios, test artist designs virtually and buy premium temporary versions before booking a permanent session. - Oh My Ink says the model is meant to help artists increase conversion rates and create new revenue streams beyond their physical studios. - The company also says retail and commercial venues can use the machines as an engagement tool. - Oh My Ink debuted its flagship Oh My Ink Experience at PMQ in Central Hong Kong, pairing tattoo history exhibits with interactive AI. - The company says the PMQ activation is intended to show the platform’s potential for cultural tourism and retail foot traffic. - The global tattoo market is projected to reach $5.99 billion by 2034, according to Fortune Business Insights. - In the United States, 32% of adults now have at least one tattoo. - The company is a winner of Sun Hung Kai’s SUNeVision Startup Program 2026. - Oh My Ink says it is backed by partnerships with local creative communities and organizations.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader shift from one-off tattoo purchases to a more guided, try-before-you-ink experience. - By combining hardware, software and an artist marketplace, Oh My Ink is trying to own more of the customer journey than a standalone AR app could. - The retail and tourism angle suggests the company is also selling engagement to venues, not just tattoo discovery to consumers.

What’s next: - Oh My Ink plans to expand from two regions to six. - The company is likely to use retail activations and venue partnerships to grow awareness and usage. - Artist onboarding and marketplace growth will be key to how quickly the platform scales.