The Bachelor’s Bella Varelis gets a new tattoo for her 26th birthday

The Bachelor’s Bella Varelis gets a new tattoo for her 26th birthday after hinting she is dating someone out of the public eye

She’s the reality star-turned-social media influencer who enjoys sharing snippets of her life with fans online.

And in her latest upload to Instagram, Bella Varelis has revealed she’s increased her ink count, after visiting a Byron Bay tattoo artist on Monday.

The 26-year-old was spotted being inked on the side of her neck as she lay down for the procedure.

Always updating! The Bachelor’s Bella Varelis, 26, (pictured) increased her ink count after visiting a Byron Bay artist on Monday

Her post to her Instagram Stories was re-shared to the tattoo artist’s account, with the caption: ‘Creating some special moments with special people.’ 

The former Bachelor star, who came second to Irena Srbinovska in Locky Gilbert’s season of the series, then shared the result with her 107,000 followers.

‘The meaning behind this one goes deep. I love it so much @gabdeer,’ she captioned a second post, showing a dainty outline of a butterfly behind her ear.

It was then re-shared to the artist’s account, who made note of it being her birthday.

New tattoo: Bella was spotted being inked on the side of her neck as she lay down for the procedure

New tattoo: Bella was spotted being inked on the side of her neck as she lay down for the procedure

Revealed: 'The meaning behind this one goes deep. I love it so much @gabdeer,' Bella captioned a second post to her Instagram Stories

Revealed: ‘The meaning behind this one goes deep. I love it so much @gabdeer,’ Bella captioned a second post to her Instagram Stories

‘Happy birthday sweetheart,’ the artist captioned the post. ‘Watermelon Sugar.’

Bella’s new ink follows hints she has found love with someone who is not in the public eye. 

On Wednesday, the brunette made an appearance on fellow Bachelor reject Bec Civilikas’ Instagram Stories to answer questions from fans.

Update: Bella's new ink follows hints she has found love with someone who is not in the public eye. On Wednesday, the brunette made an appearance on fellow Bachelor reject Bec Civilikas' (right) Instagram Stories to answer questions from fans

Update: Bella’s new ink follows hints she has found love with someone who is not in the public eye. On Wednesday, the brunette made an appearance on fellow Bachelor reject Bec Civilikas’ (right) Instagram Stories to answer questions from fans

'I'm not dating anyone from the reality world': Appearing on Bachelor co-star Bec Civilikas' (left) Instagram Stories, Bella gave a knowing smile when quizzed on whether she was currently dating anyone

‘I’m not dating anyone from the reality world’: Appearing on Bachelor co-star Bec Civilikas’ (left) Instagram Stories, Bella gave a knowing smile when quizzed on whether she was currently dating anyone

When quizzed on whether she was currently dating anyone, Bella smiled knowingly.

‘I’m not dating anyone from the reality world,’ she grinned, causing Bec to break into a fit of giggles.

Bec meanwhile confirmed that she is still single, telling fans: ‘I’m just cruising, I’m just going with my flow.’   

Ready to mingle! Bec meanwhile confirmed she is still single, telling fans: 'I'm just cruising, I'm just going with my flow'

Ready to mingle! Bec meanwhile confirmed she is still single, telling fans: ‘I’m just cruising, I’m just going with my flow’