7 reasons why people get tattoos

The art of tattoos started years ago

Piece by: MILLICENT ATIENO
Lifestyle

• Tattoos can even show who a person is .

 

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Tattooing is an art form and form of body modification where a pigment is inserted into a skin to change its color permanently. 

Tattoos have become an increasingly popular way to express yourself using body art and are currently incredibly fashionable.

However, the art of tattooing has been around for many, hundreds, or even, thousands of years.

It’s a great way of showing off your personality, values, or beliefs, but all said and done, it’s a permanent piece of art that’ll be on your body forever. 

Below are some reasons why people get tattoos;

1. To honor people who have passed

One of the most common reasons people get a tattoo is to honor someone who has passed.

Someone might get a tattoo of their parent that was special to them.

It may be a portrait, a symbol, or even a saying that their parent used to give

2. To  display love

For good or ill, one of the reasons some people get tattoos is to display their love for someone.

One of the most famous, or infamous, tattoos is a significant other’s name tattooed on one’s skin.

Having someone’s name or portrait on your body is a way to say that you will love and care about that person forever. Unfortunately, unless the individual is in a solid marriage, there’s always a chance that the relationship might end.

3. For Inspiration

Another common reason why people get tattoos is to inspire them.

If they went through something tragic or traumatic, carrying on with life might be difficult for them.

They need something outside of themselves to keep them focused, motivated, and inspired to always do better.

4. To hide scars and imperfections

Some people get tattoos for practical purposes.

If someone has a lot of marks and blemishes, tattoos can be a way to help hide them.

5. Because they like the look of a certain object

Many people are drawn to tattoos simply because of their beauty or because they look cool.

Others use tattoos as a kind of permanent fashion accessory a way of complementing their overall look or personal aesthetic.

This can be the case whether it’s simply a small star or heart displayed discreetly on the wrist or a full sleeve of colorful ink.

6. To express individuality

Have you ever noticed that your eyes sometimes just gravitate to people with tattoos? There’s something about tattoos that can really make someone stand out in a crowd.

For some people, that is their biggest appeal.

They feel like their own person and want a way to display that. They don’t just want to look like any other anonymous individual, so they get tattoos often quite prominent and bold ones.

7. For rebel

The act of tattooing is perceived as rebellious, or more generally some people tattoo just to identify themselves to be defiant to any rules.

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