Heroin Chic 4 A Heroin Chick

A Tattooed Goddess

Heroin chic was a style popularized in early 1991 and characterized by pale skin, dark circles underneath the eyes, emaciated features, androgyny, and stringy hair — all traits associated with abuse of heroin and or other drugs.

This description pales in comparison with the Heroin Chicks I encountered. These babes were definitely Heroin Chic and smoking hot.

It’s 1995 and I’m living in the nation's capital. I’m at Amber’s parlor for my first tattoo. She is known as a Tattoo Goddess for her amazing work. Little did I know that my heroin cherry was only hours away from being popped.

A beautiful woman can convince me to do almost anything against my better judgment. Amber was by far the sexiest Tattoo Artist I had ever met. Her laid-back demeanor, soft touch, and dreamy eyes had me mesmerized.

Amber informed me that she does her best work while high. Heroin is her drug of choice.

“Do you shoot it or sniff it?” I asked.

“Both, however, when I’m working I sniff.” She said.

“I’ve tried almost every drug except heroin.”

“Babe, if you’re buying, we can score some righteous shit. My dealer is only a call away.”