I like tattoos, and have one myself, with the full intention of having another as soon as I decide what I want! Although, when I was having mine done, I nearly passed out at the sight of the blood, so ended up with numbing cream, which makes me wonder why I would put myself through it all again!
I was interested to learn that religion and tribal traditions have a huge part in tattoos and piercing, as well as people doing them for aesthetic reasons. It seems as though tattoos are becoming more and more popular, with many people having at least one tattoo or piercing. This includes several celebrities, which only add to heighten their popularity.
I personally don’t consider tattoos or piercings, as immoral, irresponsible, unhealthy or dangerous, as long as they are done in a well established place, where the hygiene will be of a high standard, and comply with health and safety standards. Although it is up to the individual after to make sure they look after it. I remember after having my belly button pierced it started to get infected, was very painful, although it turned out fine in the end.
I think tattoos are very personal. To me some are really tasteful and pretty, where as others are tacky and unattractive. Some are just completely over the top (see picture below). I think they allow people to be unique, and stand out from the crowd, although it won’t be long before the more unique are those without any tattoos and piercings!
Tattoos are becoming more and more socially accepted, with lawyers, doctors and so called ‘normal’ people having them, this article looks at how this change began http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7034500.stm. Although I do still think that a negative stigma can still be attached to tattoos, particularly on first impressions. Some employers still prefer none to be on display, and make employees cover them up with plasters, well I can see the reasoning for piercings to need to be taken out, and I cannot see the need for tattoos to be covered, other than a dislike and negative opinion to them.
I was interested to learn that religion and tribal traditions have a huge part in tattoos and piercing, as well as people doing them for aesthetic reasons. It seems as though tattoos are becoming more and more popular, with many people having at least one tattoo or piercing. This includes several celebrities, which only add to heighten their popularity.
I personally don’t consider tattoos or piercings, as immoral, irresponsible, unhealthy or dangerous, as long as they are done in a well established place, where the hygiene will be of a high standard, and comply with health and safety standards. Although it is up to the individual after to make sure they look after it. I remember after having my belly button pierced it started to get infected, was very painful, although it turned out fine in the end.
I think tattoos are very personal. To me some are really tasteful and pretty, where as others are tacky and unattractive. Some are just completely over the top (see picture below). I think they allow people to be unique, and stand out from the crowd, although it won’t be long before the more unique are those without any tattoos and piercings!
Tattoos are becoming more and more socially accepted, with lawyers, doctors and so called ‘normal’ people having them, this article looks at how this change began http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7034500.stm. Although I do still think that a negative stigma can still be attached to tattoos, particularly on first impressions. Some employers still prefer none to be on display, and make employees cover them up with plasters, well I can see the reasoning for piercings to need to be taken out, and I cannot see the need for tattoos to be covered, other than a dislike and negative opinion to them.
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