See 'tough as nails' Cheryl Cole's massive rose tattoo

Cheryl Cole has endured 15 hours of intense pain to be tattooed with a massive new rose design over her entire bottom and lower back.

Californian tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado created the tattoo for the former X Factor judge and he commented: "Here is a in progress shot of a Tattoo I've been covering up and reworking. Really exited to show healed shots. It was some intense tattooing sessions. She's tough as nails."

Click here to see Cheryl Cole's tattoo.

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