Tattoos

Tattoos have been around for hundreds of years. Ancient cultures in Japan and the Polynesian islands inspired European explorers even before the United States was a country. In fact, the word “tattoo” comes from the Polynesian term “tautau” translated into English. As tattoos have experienced steady growth in popularity, many trends have evolved with it. … Read more

Getting a tattoo of your partner’s name might seem like a romantic gesture or display of lifelong commitment, although these symbols do not always hold up over time. Husband or wife name tattoos have associations with bad luck, divorce and painful tattoo removals across cultures and tattoo experts.  As tempting as it may be to … Read more

Tattoos seem more popular than ever in America. In previous generations, tattoos were a rare sight. People either did not have them or kept them covered when going about their daily lives. Are tattoos more popular now, or is it just that people feel more comfortable showing them in public? Both are contributing factors. Statistics … Read more

If you think that more people are getting tattoos these days, you are right. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 36% of Americans age 18-25 have at least one tattoo. 40% of Generation X members have tattoos, though younger people are more likely to have multiple tattoos.  What has caused this rise in popularity … Read more

If you ask your parents, it seems like everyone has a tattoo these days, still, it mostly depends on where you live. Tattoos are more accepted in various parts of the world than they are in others, and even then, the level of acceptance largely depends on the local population. People hardly blink at the … Read more

The idea that your tattoo might not belong to you may seem strange, mainly because a tattoo is intrinsically a part of a person’s physical being. However, tattoo copyright infringement is all too real.  It’s vital to consider your prospective tattoo’s copyright before committing to your initial tattoo session. Doing so could help you avoid … Read more

Tattoos have been around for at least 5,000 years, with Otzi the Iceman being the first documented case of humans permanently marking their bodies with ink. They started as ways to demonstrate hierarchy, establish a more formidable appearance and highlight accomplishments. Since then, they’ve developed into more artistic expression and a way to commemorate loved … Read more

Today, tattooing has become an art form. Social media has exploded the popularity of tattoos and raised the bar on the artistry of them. However, this was not always the case, as throughout history, tattoos were often seen as barbaric and something only sailors got. That said, established tattoo shops are relatively new on the … Read more