Data updated: July 2026

SHANNON READ | SOLID, DETAILED, BLACKWORK TATTOOS βœ“

@ginge_and_needles Β· Instagram Β· UK Β· art

Followers
15K
Following
2.1K
Posts
513

About SHANNON READ | SOLID, DETAILED, BLACKWORK TATTOOS

Shannon Read, known as ginge_and_needles, is an expert tattoo artist specializing in solid, detailed blackwork tattoos. Based in Darlington, UK, she operates a calm and inclusive private studio. With a focus on creating bold and flowy floral designs, Shannon emphasizes personalization in her artwork. Her content on Instagram includes static posts, carousels, and stories, showcasing her artistic process and finished pieces. Some content may require brand review.

@ginge_and_needles's followers & following

15K

@ginge_and_needles currently has 14,784 followers on Instagram and follows 2,126 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 6.95. That places the account in the micro tier of art creators.

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@ginge_and_needles's content

513

@ginge_and_needles has published 513 posts to date, working across static-posts, carousels, stories. The account's content is classified under art, design. Bio: β€œπŸ§‘Bold, flowy, floral tattoos made to fit YOU as you are ✨Calm, inclusive, private studio πŸ“Darlington, north east, UK πŸ‘‡ BOOKS OPEN - INQUI…”

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AI quality check on @ginge_and_needles

95/100High authenticity

Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.

  • Audience location & demographics
  • Engagement quality & authenticity
  • Follower growth patterns
  • Signs of purchased followers
  • Content niche classification
  • Brand safety screening
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  • Language & audience fit
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@ginge_and_needles's rankings on Zaver

Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.

@ginge_and_needles's audience

Audience snapshot

50% male Β· 50% female

Core age group25-34

Shannon's audience is primarily from the UK, with a notable age skew towards individuals aged 25-34. The gender distribution is balanced, with a 50% male audience. This demographic suggests a mature and engaged following interested in art and design.

Collaboration pricing

Price tierstandard

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Which brands fit SHANNON READ | SOLID, DETAILED, BLACKWORK TATTOOS?

Brands in the art and design sectors may find a suitable partnership with Shannon due to her expertise and authentic approach. Her focus on personalization and inclusivity aligns well with brands that emphasize creativity and individual expression.

Frequently asked questions

How many Instagram followers does @ginge_and_needles have?

As of July 2026, @ginge_and_needles has 14,784 followers (15K) on Instagram, follows 2,126 accounts, and has published 513 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.

How do I contact @ginge_and_needles?

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How much does @ginge_and_needles charge for a sponsored post?

@ginge_and_needles sits in the standard price tier on Zaver, based on follower scale, engagement and niche. Zaver's AI pricing model also produces a fair per-post price range with justification, so brands can negotiate from data instead of guessing. Get the AI fair-price estimate β†’

What is @ginge_and_needles's net worth?

@ginge_and_needles's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 15K followers and a standard price tier in art, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream β€” Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate β†’

Does @ginge_and_needles have fake followers?

Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @ginge_and_needles 95/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check β†’

Who follows @ginge_and_needles?

@ginge_and_needles's 15K followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns β€” age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β€” are part of @ginge_and_needles's report on Zaver.

Which influencers are similar to @ginge_and_needles?

Zaver lists comparable art creators in United Kingdom in the "Influencers like @ginge_and_needles" section on this page, matched by niche, audience size and engagement. Zaver users can also search all 40,491 vetted art creators with plain-English queries.

What is the follower count?

Shannon has 14,784 followers.

What is the engagement rate?

Engagement rate data is not available.

What is the collaboration pricing?

Shannon is in the standard pricing tier for collaborations.

What is the content niche?

Shannon primarily focuses on art, with a secondary niche in design.