Giving One Direction a run for their money! Alexandra Burke adds to her extensive tattoo collection with Nefertiti inking

PUBLISHED: 08:23, 11 April 2013 | UPDATED: 10:21, 11 April 2013

There are few people who can rival One Direction in the tattoo stakes, but one person who gives it a good go is Alexandra Burke.

The former X Factor singer shared a picture of the latest addition to her inking collection on her Twitter page on Wednesday night.

And clearly no longer concerned about pain involved in getting a new etching, Alexandra opted for a large Nefertiti design the right side of her ribcage.

New inking: Alexandra Burke tweeted a picture of her new Nefertiti tattoo on her ribcage on her Twitter page on Wednesday night

As well as the image of the former Egyptian Queen, Alexandra appeared to have had some hieroglyphic letters written underneath.

The image of Nefertiti is widely considered to be an 'icon of international beauty', with the former monarch described as the 'most famous bust of ancient art'.

The 24-year-old singer posted a dual image on her Instagram page, showing both the new tattoo and herself laying on the couch getting it inked on.

She tweeted with the pictures: 'Da latest tat. Get wid it.'

Preparations: Tattoo pro Alexandra is clearly unconcerned about the pain involved in the process any more, and checked her phone as she prepared to have the new design inked on

Alexandra has clearly become laidback about the tattooing process, and was seen checking her mobile phone as she lay on her side wearing just a pair of jeans and preparing for the etching.

The Bad Boys star has already got a selection of tattoos, including her initials on her right arm, a star design on her right foot and a dove on her left side.

And speaking about her love of tattoos during her time on The X Factor back in 2009, Alexandra said Simon Cowell was less than impressed with her looking like a painted lady.

Painted lady: Alexandra, seen here in London last week, has never made a secret of her love of tattoos

She said: 'They’re all hidden. I’m not gonna get any on my arm or anything like that or Simon will kill me. He was like, "Why are you getting tattoos?" and I was like, "Because I like them".'

Alexandra added: 'I’m already addicted to the pain of it. The one on my foot killed. I think it’s because it’s on the side bone.

'I screamed my nut off in the shop!'