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Starbucks baristas are now allowed to show of their non-offensive tattoos.

(The Associated Press)

Starbucks employees will now be able to show off their tattoos -- as long as the ink doesn't creep up their neck or face.

The new rules come just two months after Starbucks employee Kristie Williams started a petition to allow employees -- or "partners," in Starbucks parlance -- to show their non-offensive tattoos. 25,000 people signed.

Starbucks new dress code allows employees to show off non-offensive tattoos.

"Over 45 million Americans have tattoos," Williams wrote. "It's art, it's beautiful, and it's inspiring. It's time for Starbucks to get with the times and have some tattoo acceptance in the workplace!"

Baristas will also be allowed to wear scarves, black jeans and "moderately sized" piercings.

Here's what Starbucks new dress code guide has to say about tattoos:

"We want customers to focus on you, not your body art. Tattoos are allowed, but not on your face or throat. Treat tattoos as you treat speech -- you can't swear, make hateful comments or lewd jokes in the workplace, neither can your tattoos."

Starbucks also announced that it will increase starting pay rates and give baristas and shift supervisors raises in January.

-- Michael Russell