Tattoos in Society

Tattoos are increasingly fashionable and are a popular way to show your personality as a piece of body art. There are lots of different styles of tattoos and parts of your body where these can be inked.  While people think about the placement and design of the tattoo, there are also other things to consider … Read more

Individuals with tattoos are not looked upon as they once were. Long gone are the days where criminals and society derelicts are the ones sporting body ink. Some of the best people have opted to have skin art, and it shows in their personality. There are multiple benefits to getting tattooed that you may not … Read more

We know that the tattoo dates back to ancient civilizations. Anthropologists and historians spend much time speculating on the meaning of tattoos for people of the past and the present. We often don’t think about the tattoo artist, but even the earliest tattoos had to have someone doing the inking. If you’ve ever wondered about … Read more

No matter how curious you are about someone’s tattoos, certain things simply shouldn’t be said.  We all decide to tattoo our bodies for different reasons. Whether a person’s body art has sentimental value, symbolizes an event they want to remember, or just happens to be something they need on their body, a tattoo is private … Read more

The art of tattooing dates back over 5,000 years. In Ancient Egypt, women primarily had tattoos and there is evidence these tattoos represented status. From the early days of tattooing all the way into modern times, we’ve seen a steady increase in the popularity of tattoos, along with interesting tales about them.  Perhaps not surprisingly, … Read more

As tattoos continue to surge in popularity and social acceptance, more talented artists are being drawn to the industry than ever before, which means now is a great time to get a tattoo. Like any fashion trend, certain styles rise and fall in popularity. If you’re planning to get a tattoo this year, it’s a … Read more

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