Are tattoos finally going out of style?

Tattoos are not going out of style. As stigma wanes and quality standards improve, tattoos are steadily gaining popularity and social acceptance. Tattoos are also known to be part of various cultures going back over 6,000 years, so it is safe to assume that they will never fully go out of style.

Are tattoos on the decline?

Millennial’s have more tattoos than any generation before them, and the tattoo industry is growing steadily. Every trend eventually reaches its saturation point. Sooner or later, tattoo popularity will either plateau or start to go down. However, for the time being, all we can tell for sure is that it’s growing.

Are tattoos getting more popular?

Given the rich history, perhaps it’s not surprising that tattoos have become more and more popular once again. In part, this is because they are being worn by public figures such as celebrities, athletes, and people within the fashion industry.

Why tattoos are so popular?

The popularity of tattoos is being driven by the youth, for the most part. While younger generations see body art as a form of self-expression, older people often associate tattoos with criminals, sailors or counter-culture groups.

How are tattoos viewed in today’s society?

Tattoos are still being scrutinized by people who have strong beliefs against them such as Christian’s who believe that tattoos are sins. Though tattoos are commonly found within the United States of America and Western society, acceptance of tattoos on people is questionable.

Do you think tattooing is a trend that will pass?

None of you are old enough to know that tattooing is definitely a trend that will pass. Tattoos were deeply unfashionable in the 60s. Came back in the 70s. Went out of fashion again in the 80s and 90s. And then came back in the 2000s. The problem is they think they’re going to be young, pretty and cool for the rest of their lives.

Is the tattoo craze over?

Tattoos have gone in and out of fashion within various groups for pretty much aslong as they exist. And even the modern tattoo craze, seemingly endless, might just be over tomorrow. Out. Unfashionable. And then you are left with that ironic mermaid on your arm.

Do you regret getting a tattoo?

And they’re not alone: the frequency of tattoo removal procedures has increased by almost 46 per cent in the last few years. According to a survey conducted by the British Association of Dermatologists, close to one-third of the people who get tattoos regret at least one in their collection.

Are more people getting tattoos in 2019 than ever?

Lodder, whose exhibition British Tattoo Art Revealed is touring the UK, adds that while “more people are getting tattoos than ever”, another reason they seem more common is that in 2019 we all have the freedom to show more skin than in, say, the 1950s.