Why tattoos are trashy

Not only is having tattoos a way of expressing art, but it allows individuals who are maybe going through a hard time, or someone who has trouble expressing themselves verbally, to be able to use their body as their form of showing the world what they have possibly been through in life, or simply showing us their love for body ink.

Even though for some individuals, their mindset will never change, the American society has become more accepting with those who have body art. We have seen with the years an increase of individuals who have careers getting tattoos such as:.

This goes to show you that having tattoos, is not something that should be automatically associated with negative activity, or with any stereotypes. Though for some industries, it may still be required to cover the tattoos up while working , they are more accepting as they know that having tattoos does not dictate who you are as a person, nor does it take away from your professionalism and your worth.

Tattoos give someone the chance to be able to preserve a memory, a loved one, a story they want the world to see, or a reminder of something they want to see on their skins forever. It gives us the chance to speak our minds, and pour our souls into each precious piece and give the opportunity for others to experience that as well.

It is being able to walk around with our art, making society curious to know our stories with each tattoo. Tattoos are sometimes the only thing that keeps us together, that constant reminder of something you chose with your heart to preserve in your skin forever. For some, it is the only way we can freely express our thoughts and share our personal achievements to others. In many cultures, tattoos have been used for many centuries as part of their cultural beliefs.

For some of these cultures, it was actually a sign of rebellion for those who did not want to get tattoos such as the Maori culture. This Polynesian culture believe that tattoos were a rite of passage for boys who were going through puberty, having these tattoos symbolizes their manhood. All over the world, tattoos are more than just ink on your skin, they are seen as traditions handed down from generations to generations, and also a sign of beauty. In Tunisia, the tattoos were reserved for women as symbol of beauty, health and well-being.

Other cultures such as in Thailand, tattoos are seen as magic symbols offering those who have them, luck, strength, courage and protection from the evil eye. While we may have different views on tattoo enthusiasts, we can all agree that having ink on your skin permanently does not make you less of a person.

For example, a mother having tattoos does not affect her love and attentiveness to her children, as for a police officer having their sleeves done, does not make them any less capable of providing the safety and care as any other officer would to our society. We now see more of our older generation having tattoos, making it easier on our younger generation to feel less stigmatized for expressing their individuality through tattooing.

Having tattoos should never define us as individuals, it should never be considered trashy, or any less art than the paintings hanging in galleries. To each individual, the way we perceive art is unique and it should be just as respected as any other art form. We all express ourselves a certain way which may not always be accepted by society, but we are free to choose how we wish to express ourselves, and having tattoos is just another beautiful and unique form of that.

There is something special about sitting down and waiting anxiously for the sound of the machine, as the needle penetrates your skin as your story comes to life. Tattoos are something that will always be used as a form of one showing our commitments to something we hold so dear to our hearts, that we choose to have it on us permanently.

For some individuals, they admire the art form of having tattoos and are just hesitant as to how the world will view them if they do get one. For others, religion has a big factor as some religions believe in our bodies being our temple, prohibiting them of getting such things done. The idea that tattooed people are reckless, feckless and unable to make simple projections into the future strikes me as true.

I have a full sleeve so ugly that even people who are intrigued by its edges offer a moue of sympathy when faced with the whole mucky splodge. When I see tattooed people, I experience a shimmer of feeling: another prat like me.

Another nobody who was bored, or acting out some kind of self-harm, or wanted to look like a rock star. Another basic blunder. I go to a lot of sporting events where humanity is on full, sweaty display in all its inked glory. The piece had caused issues for her in the bedroom. Maia Marandola of the Finery , a laser tattoo-removal specialist in the Flatiron District, says a significant chunk of her business is ink from past relationships. Sometimes, the end of a relationship can inspire a regrettable tattoo.

Am I the ashes in this scenario? In an existing relationship, changing a beloved piece can also cause a rift. April 25, pm.