Cheryl Cole got this little swirl tattoo on the center of her chest from artist Nikko Hurtado in April 2016. The design is a Buddhist unalome which represents enlightenment. If the top of the tattoo symbolizes the destination, the swirls symbolize the journey — which is often indirect but gets more refined as you get closer to the goal. It shows that you are making progress even when it feels like you’re treading backwards.

The artist wrote on instagram: “Always honored to tattoo my friend @cherylofficial did this little Buddhist symbol on her chest about a month ago. @cherylofficial & @fakeliampayne are class acts and always treat me very well. Thank you guys for trusting me tattooing you. ?? honored.”

Cheryl stole my next tattoo ? a Buddhist Unalome symbol for Enlightenment. I chose this a few months ago to get done while on holidays I love the meaning behind it (and I also have breast reduction scars that I need to try hide ?). I will still get it done I don't mind having the same tattoo as Cheryl. I definately wouldn't mind looking like Cheryl ❤️. #girlcrush #tattoo #tattooedgirls

A post shared by Jennie Donovan (@jennie_donovan) on May 18, 2016 at 3:06am PDT

Always honored to tattoo my friend @cherylofficial did this little Buddhist symbol on her chest about a month ago. @cherylofficial & @fakeliampayne are class acts and always treat me very well. Thank you guys for trusting me tattooing you. ?? honored. Stole this photo from her at Cannes

A post shared by Nikko Hurtado (@nikkohurtado) on May 18, 2016 at 5:10pm PDT

Celebrity: Cheryl Cole

Subject:Swirl Unalome

Placement:Sternum

Theme:Eastern Religion Enlightenment Journey

Style:Line Drawing Minimalist

Tattoo Artist:Nikko Hurtado

posted by Linda on January 29, 2018

3 Comments

1. Amazing Tattoo

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2. Nice tattoo

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   • How can this be enlightenment when the link is dark?

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