Kat Von Dis a world-renowned tattoo artist and makeup mogul, who recently sold her namesake beauty brand.

According toHuffPost, the show gave the audience a inside look into the world of tattoos.

Although now Kat Von D’s career is flourishing, she came from humble beginnings.

Close Up of Kat Von D

The cultural icon was born in Mexico; her father worked as a missionary doctor.

Although Von D’s childhood was not riddled with lavish living, it has some of her happiest moments.

When Kat Von D was six years old, her parents decided to move to America.

Kat Von D posing

“I was inspired by music, music, music!”

The honesty that comes from ‘not giving a f***’.

That’s what really shaped my style."

While journeying down the realm of self-exploration, the preteen came across tattooing.

She gave her first tattoo, a small Misfits skull, to a friend.

And the rest is history.