Many men and women are getting tattoos just for the simple fact of wanting one and liking the look of them. Tattoos have doubled in the last seven years, 8 percent up from back in 2007 (Blanton, Dana, Fox News, “Fox News Poll: Tattoos aren’t just for rebels anymore”). This steady increase is showing that not only is it becoming more acceptable, but that people are finding the masterful works of art to be confidence boosting. “Most people get tattooed to mark significant aspect of themselves or their life” Says Jodie Michalak, a tattoo and body piercing expert. Michalak even goes on to say that it has become a fashion statement, showing off full sleeves in stunning black and white to full color has become a way to show ‘who’ you are (About Style, “Reasons People Get Tattooed”). Even Maria Cristerna, a former lawyer says her tattoos are a statement and reflection of herself, “Yes, I like people to look at me, I am a product of my experiences…” She even goes on to state that because of her drastic change in looks that her life has changed greatly (Mail Online, “I have always been very different…”). That thanks to this new found freedom after her divorce and expressing herself openly that she was finally able to match how she felt on the inside, with her outside (Barness, Sarah, A+ (aplus.com), “The Woman With The Most Body Modifications…”). In some cases tattoos are just simply
Many men and women are getting tattoos just for the simple fact of wanting one and liking the look of them. Tattoos have doubled in the last seven years, 8 percent up from back in 2007 (Blanton, Dana, Fox News, “Fox News Poll: Tattoos aren’t just for rebels anymore”). This steady increase is showing that not only is it becoming more acceptable, but that people are finding the masterful works of art to be confidence boosting. “Most people get tattooed to mark significant aspect of themselves or their life” Says Jodie Michalak, a tattoo and body piercing expert. Michalak even goes on to say that it has become a fashion statement, showing off full sleeves in stunning black and white to full color has become a way to show ‘who’ you are (About Style, “Reasons People Get Tattooed”). Even Maria Cristerna, a former lawyer says her tattoos are a statement and reflection of herself, “Yes, I like people to look at me, I am a product of my experiences…” She even goes on to state that because of her drastic change in looks that her life has changed greatly (Mail Online, “I have always been very different…”). That thanks to this new found freedom after her divorce and expressing herself openly that she was finally able to match how she felt on the inside, with her outside (Barness, Sarah, A+ (aplus.com), “The Woman With The Most Body Modifications…”). In some cases tattoos are just simply