Persuasive Essay About Tattoos

In my opinion, tattoos can have significant meaning. It is understood that some people have gang related or derogatory art, however, a good portion of them are related to something that once happened in somebody’s life. Businesses

First, Many people choose to get a tattoo to commemorate a loved one who has passed or celebrate a special event in their lives. "Tattoos are a wonderful way to keep the memory alive of that special person". When getting a tattoo, people should take the reason into consideration and decide whether it is something they want for a lifetime. Tattoos are very personal and should be treated as such.

As a newly 18 year old, there are two tattoos on my body. One symbolizes the dirt that one collects while being blown in the direction of a future. The other is a direct link to a faith. It points to a firm stance on a belief. Are there any regrets? Absolutely not. Tattoos are very captivating and alluring. They provoke conversation which causes a piece of a story to be left with each and every person encountered. Tattoos also allow a person to feel that they are themselves. Meaning that they feel that their body has individuality. Is the right tattoo ever really something that a person wants? Yes because it leaves a gesture hope and, it shows your intimacy.

In our parents’ generation having tattoos were more frowned upon in society then it is today. Having tattoos back then gave you a certain persona for being a troublemaker, gang affiliated, or having a criminal record. When applying for professional job a resume might not even get a second look because the future employee has visible tattoos or piercings. Having tattoos back then was less common because of things like this, people didn’t want to have that appearance and worry about being associated with other that are nothing like them. Not many people want to look down on by others because the physical appearance. Except that is exactly what was happening, the higher class of people were looking down on anyone who was different from them.

“Why get a tattoo? You do realize that they are permeant, right?” People get tattoos for a specific reason. Someone could get one to honor a family member that has passed away and they want to keep their memory alive, or they have a matching one with a loved one as a symbol of friendship, or they have always wanted one, but never knew what to get until the right time. Everyone has a reason to get a tattoo. Such as death, loved ones, and timing. Tattoos mean different things to different people.

For some people tattoos are being used as a known accessory, the reason on why do people make the decision to get them is hardly if ever even questioned. The pain, the stereotypes, and the misconceptions that are often associated with tattoos would pose the question as to why would you choose to get a tattoo. Tattoos can be personal and good way of expressing yourself. Most people, they are shown as different symbols that each have an equal level of significance. The essential of each tattoo have each found the symbolism of them, and their cultural relevance has consistently been a trend found throughout history, religion, and art.

“The nicest people I have ever met are covered in tattoos, while the most judgment people that I have met are the once who don’t have tattoos” (Earl Dibbles). When someone sees a person with a bunch of tattoos, maybe the first thing that comes to their mind is Thug, stupid, thief, or maybe even crazy. Judging a person off of first feeling with tattoos can lead to false allegation and potentially hurt a person’s feelings. Tattoos have existed since the beginning of civilization and although widespread now, there are still misconceptions about them. I have come across many people with tattoos, especially my friend which is MMA fighter; his name is Nasratullah Akhunzada. He has a bunch of tattoos on his body. First of all, he loses his job cause of his tattoos

Tattooing is an ancient tribal tradition practiced by everyone but the Romans and Greeks. It can be a way of expressing one’s self, honouring someone, or telling a story. In Canada, thirty-eight percent of adults have at least one tattoo, that is approximately fourteen million people. Although people have positive reasons for getting tattoo’s, the health risks far outweigh them. Tattoo ink can cause allergic reactions and contribute to obtaining Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Because of the risks of infections, tattooing of the human body should not be practiced in our modern Canadian society.

The decision to get a tattoo is personal and different for everyone. Tattoos are generally permanent additions to the body. Rushing into a design typically ends in regret. Taking a considerable amount of time to find the perfect design and the positioning on ones’ body may not be a bad idea. Unfortunately, there are far more tattoos that are spur-of-the-moment rather than thoroughly considered, meaningful, or commemorative tattoos. In Beth Janes’s article, “Why I Rue My Tattoo,” and Stephanie Dolgoff’s piece, “Tattoo Me Again and Again,” the authors describe the different processes that they went through when deciding to get their tattoos. Both authors discuss their reasons for getting their tattoos, the designs they chose to get, and

Tattoos and piercings have always been a debatable subject among individuals. In my writing, I will try to explain both sides of this issue and help people realize that tattoos and piercings are not a terrible thing to have. I will explain how they are just a way to self-express and how they are forms of art, not just tattoos. The individuals that conduct interviews use discrimination when hiring; not want to hire people that have a full sleeve of tattoos or a ring in their nose, tongue, lip and so on.

When I was in high school, I started noticing that a few of my friends were getting tattoos. I have always thought that they were beautiful works of self-expression and I consider them great conversation starters. I especially admire intricate sleeve tattoos and anything with lots of color. Nowadays tattoos are more popular than ever, and although I believe that they are gorgeous forms of art, I maintain a few concerns about getting one myself. Tattoos can be very costly, and if they are not done correctly with the proper equipment, the risk of infection is high. Getting a tattoo can be both physically painful and socially stigmatizing.

Tattoos can be used to help people overcome problems by covering up scars or even old tattoos that they regret getting. “Tattoos can also serve as permanent makeup, such as eyeliner, or to imitate natural body coloring after certain kinds of surgery, such as removal of a nipple. Some people are also able to go to a shop to get a tattoo covered up.”(Gale group) This is when some has a tattoo they regret so they go get a new one covering it up so you can’t see the old one anymore.

What used to be the property of sailors, outlaw and rock star is now become a popular body decoration for many people. It’s not just anchors, skulls, and spider web anymore, people have found plenty ways to express themselves with their tattoo. You might be thinking to get your first one, but fear of the unknown can sometimes hold you back from it. The best thing you can do is educate yourself about the process how the human skin is transformed into a beautiful work of art.

     Finally, tattoos are permanent and very hard to get off. It would be hard to pick one design and to stick with that design for the rest of your life. Most people change their mind about everything at least three times. What may have seemed cool when you were 25 is completely different kind of cool when you are 55. Also, your body changes too. You won’t have the same body at 25 when you are 55. That tattoo will be there forever unless you decide to use laser surgery to have it remove, which would cost at least a thousand more than the tattoo itself. Then, after you have it removed you will still have a scar where the tattoo use to be. You could even end up in hell for having a tattoo. God created your human body and expected you to die with that human body. Which, if you get a tattoo it would be a creation

Tattoos have long been seen as flaws on the body, the signs of a delinquent, and a painted on sign saying, “I am not a good person”. For years, my own parents butchered my love for the art. They told me I’d regret each and every one I got. Their words always just went in one ear and out the other. I always told them I’d prove them wrong and the stereotype of tattooed people wrong. I am twenty years old now with seven tattoos on various regions of my body. I have two large tattoos on my left arm, three smaller tattoos on my right arm, one large one on my back, and one small one on my chest. Those are just the ones I already have, by the end of all my glorious tattoo sessions; I hope to have approximately twenty-five to thirty tattoos covering my body. As Johnny Depp once said, “My body is my journal and my tattoos are my story”, that is the motto I live by regarding my present and future tattoos.