Malarkey created a movement on Season 8 of Ink Master when she became the first female winner. Her winning Ink Master tattoo was a 24-hour chestpiece that she revealed live on stage during the show's finale.
The design of her winning tattoo was a 90's New School, hot-rod inspired piece that she did in full color—a style that is completely outside of Malarkey's wheelhouse. The style was chosen by fellow Ink Master finalist Kelly Doty.