Why Get a
Tattoo?
We've all seen tattoos of various designs, styles, sizes,
shapes and colors. Aside from the fact that tattoos can
be removed by lasers, surgery and other methods, they are quite
permanent. Most people have very specific reasons for
these lifelong marks and some even have stories behind each
one.
One simple reason for a typical tattoo is just for
looks. The tattoo may be one that resembles one seen on a
celebrity. It may also be a design that is simply
pleasing to the eye. Perhaps the tattoo has bright colors
or neat shapes that attract the eye. Aesthetics are one
common reason for many tattoos.
Another reason why one might get a tattoo is as a
memorial. Friends and family who have passed away are
often memorialized through tattoos. These memorials are
also often created in the memory of a particular
celebrity. These might be designed with flowers, crosses
or other shapes and dates of birth and death. They might
include special sayings that were important to the
deceased. They may also involve complicated tattoos that
are copied off an actual photograph.
Children and relationships are a popular reason for getting
a tattoo. Millions will have tattoos designed
incorporating a child's, spouse's or partner's name.
Typically these will be accompanied by other designs such as
flowers, butterflies, shapes and even likenesses. Hearts,
stars and script letters are often found on spouse or partner
name tattoos.
Many people will have tattoos designed to commemorate
special events experienced during their lifetimes.
Achievements, difficult times and other special events are
often displayed as a lifetime reminder of an important time in
one's life.
Tattoos also represent spiritual status for many
cultures. They can also be a symbol for social
ranking. Some social groups are known for specific
tattoos which would require a member to receive the same.
Others are known for having tattoos in general, regardless of
their designs.
Expressing individuality and personality are often the most
common reasons for getting a tattoo. If a person likes
butterflies, they might get a single tattoo or multiple tattoos
flaunting butterflies. If another enjoys a particular
field in which they are employed, they might have tattoos
representing what they do for a living.
There are other ways to look at expressing individuality
through tattoos, however. Many tattoos are designed to
reflect heritage. Ancient symbols that are associated
with the history of many cultures are often displayed on those
who are of a particular culture's decent. For example,
someone of Irish decent may choose a tattoo depicting the
Claddaugh design while another of Egyptian decent might prefer
one similar to ancient ancestors. On the other hand, many
choose designs resembling certain cultures simply for
aesthetics.
Regardless of where you want to have your tattoo applied on
the body or where you have the procedure done, it's important
to comprehend why you really want the tattoo. Tattoos are
permanent. Having a tattoo created for the right reasons,
and reasons that are truly important to you will help increase
the enjoyment of the design for years to come.
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