Sleeve tattoo

push my pain threshold, and force me to think about the things that are most important to me. I chose to get my first tattoo. It is something I have been wanting to do for a long time now, and with my tax return in the bank and an adventure based assignment, what better time? I finally took the plunge outside of my comfort zone and just do it. The first step to getting a tattoo is deciding what you want. It will be there for the rest of my life and that adds a lot of weight to the situation.…

perspective and through pop culture. Tattoos in the 21st Century In this generation, almost everyone has a tattoo or at least knows someone who has one; according to Professor Nicholas Thomas from Cambridge University tattoos have made…

In the United States, 45 million people have at least one tattoo. They are becoming increasingly more common in western societies. While people get tattoos for many different reasons, some of the common reasons to get inked are to show memory of a loved one, as a way to show self-expression, to represent overcoming obstacles, or for cultural reasons. Despite the fact tattoos are on a rise, there are still many who negatively stereotype the people who have them. They are often put into the…

Tool for seeking the self Tattoos have been around for years, however, Millennials are getting more body ink than any generation. Known for being the trophy generation who are notoriously criticized for forging their distinctive lifestyle and having commitment issues, Millennials are swiftly redefining are norms. Most young people have struggled at some point with figuring out who they might be but millennials who “lack loyalty” are committing to tattoos not only to express their identity…

Tattoos have moved from the fringe to the mainstream in the last 50 years. Today, about 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 – 29 have one or more tattoos. Research has shown that many people consider tattoos creative, fashionable, interesting and cool. They get tattoos to feel unique, independent and draw attention to a particular experience or event. However, of the people who have a tattoo, about 40 percent regret their decision to get one. The reasons for tattoo regret are many,…

There are certain confusing tasks to face for all those looking to get started with the tattoo business. The first confusing task is nothing but choosing the right tattoo equipments and supplies in order to kick off. The reason is that choosing the right equipments is a serious thing to be successful in tattoo business and there are many varieties of tattoo equipments offered by many companies. If you are a beginner, then you of course have to spare some time for researching in order to have a…

ancient cultures showed class levels and riches, while today it means hippie or to the media, a slut. Times change, views change, people and cultures change. In the very beginning tattoos have been an indication of social status, an emblem of rite of passage, an expression of spiritual devotion, or adornment. Tattoos date back to the Stone Age in 10,000 B.C. Tools for tattooing have been discovered by…

During teenage years, teenagers start to think about piercing and tattoos and what they want to do with their body. I remember when I was in high school, many friends of mine got piercings. When I was I believe 15 or 16 years old, I wanted to get my belly pierced. The day I went, the person at the piercing parlor tells me that he needed to see my ID. Of course I'm confused because I didn't know why all of sudden he needed to see identification. I learned that day that all piercing parlors in New…

“Tattoos and piercings ruin your true beauty! The human body was not made for more holes and protruding metal. Do you even realize or think about how those will look when you’re older? You want to work in that kind of industry? That occupation is nothing but an absolute dead end.” Some pessimists may have this opinion in the matter of their beliefs toward the tattoo industry. In general, it is known the body modification industry is not favorable, but is not illegal and still present evidently.…

When associated with deviance tattoos and piercing and other body modifications fall into a spectrum rather than a simple yes or no answer. People with excessive tattooing are more likely to be criminal. Having excessive tattoo can impact a person life in a negative way. Over time the deviance of tattoos and piercings has changed from a nominal yes or no to a spectrum that encompasses all levels of tattooing and piercings and other body modifications. Deviance must first be defined to give the…