What you think of the current tattoo trend?

bigpink

Seen alot of girls getting "inked" lately.When they were rare and on certain types of people thought they can be ok
But all seem to be wannabe ink dolls bikini fitness types ala jodie Marsh
How are they viewed in the workplace now?

The Sidewards Man

Jodie marsh can suck my cock.

bodice ripper

How are you only noticing that women have tattoos now?

cantdecide

The Sidewards Man wrote: »

Jodie marsh can suck my cock.

I would assume so but I can't see it having much bearing on her tattooing ability...

Capt'n Midnight

Tramp stamp ?

bigpink

bodice ripper wrote: »

How are you only noticing that women have tattoos now?

I meant in the last 2 or 3 years its huge

The Sidewards Man

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Tramp stamp ?

Link?

bodice ripper

bigpink wrote: »

I meant in the last 2 or 3 years its huge

It's a good deal longer than that.

TonyCliftonEsq

They are rotten

RayM

I like them - especially if a lot of thought has gone into it. As with any form of art though, it's a matter of taste.

bigpink

bodice ripper wrote: »

It's a good deal longer than that.

Always were around remember tribal and playboy bunnies and dog paws trend

Junkyard Tom

Been thinking that opening a tattoo removal clinic would be a good investment.

Osmosis Jones

There's nothing new about tattoos. Who cares what another person wants to put on their body.

Ruu

Junkyard Tom wrote: »

Been thinking that opening a tattoo removal clinic would be a good investment.

I'm looking for an apprentice, are you any good with a rasp?

Darkest Horse

bigpink wrote: »

Seen alot of girls getting "inked" lately.When they were rare and on certain types of people thought they can be ok
But all seem to be wannabe ink dolls bikini fitness types ala jodie Marsh
How are they viewed in the workplace now?

Which workplace? The corporate one? I'd say tattoos are fairly well accepted in the tattoo shop workplace. And in many others that don't happen to be 9 to 5 offices which many people also happen not to work in.

I've noticed an increase in tattoos that look like they're fairly hefty on the ink, and coloured in and such.

Know a few girls (all seem to have the same 'original' ideas, strangely enough) of things like lipstick stick, actual lipstick marks (like a kiss print), cupcakes seem to be common, etc. And I think they look absolutely dire. They're just so classless or something in my opinion. Headphones tattoos or tattoos of cassette tapes or DJ decks etc. seem to be popular too. All done in this weird animated style that would be well suited to a prison convict in some kind of an old american tv show or film or such.


I don't mind tattoos in general. Have contemplated it myself before. I like tattoos that have some form of a meaning, but the amount of people that get a tattoo for the sake of getting a tattoo, and then go overboard and look like Amy Winehouse or something (not a compliment).


But I'm sure there are some people who think the polar opposite of me, so.. to each their own. I just think they can really detract from any kind of natural beauty girls may have (and most women, regardless of whether they're black, white, tall, small, fat, thin, etc. usually have an endearing naturally nice look to them, whether they believe it or not). I just think it's all a bit too 'look at me, everyone..!')

The Rock had the right idea.

Shenshen

bigpink wrote: »

Seen alot of girls getting "inked" lately.When they were rare and on certain types of people thought they can be ok
But all seem to be wannabe ink dolls bikini fitness types ala jodie Marsh
How are they viewed in the workplace now?

I don't know about lately - I've known plenty of tattooed men and women going back nearly 30 years now.

How they are viewed in the workplace? Not sure what that's even supposed to mean... I've never had any employer ask me if I had any tattoos during interview, and nobody ever seemed to object to me (or any other employee here) showing their tattoos in summer. I work for an IT company, in case that's relevant?

bee06

I have two tattoos and have had them for a very long time. I would say very few people in my office know I have them because they are always covered. I haven't particularly noticed an increase in tattoos on other women recently. Maybe I'm not paying enough attention.

Squeeonline

Tacky and far to permanent.

There are a lot of very tired designs that are everywhere. A tattoo works best (IMO) when it is completely unique and tactfully/discretely positioned.

A lot of people I see with tattoos now look like they were attacked by a 4 year old with a sticker collection.

Sky King

I wan 2 get a dolfin an maybe sum chineze ritin that says love youre family or sumthin

batistuta9

He's right, it does seem more common now for women to be getting tattooed. Of course women have been getting tattooed for years but a lot of them were more discrete tattoos

A lot of this type now, using Jodie marsh as an example
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFwqoknl7BJ/?hl=en

Ally Dick

They'll look ridiculous when you're 90

Olishi4

I don't think I'll ever get one at this stage but if I was going to get one, I like the white tattoos. I also liked the one that Peaches Geldof had. It was a link of flowers all along her leg and stomach.

I know one guy that has tattoos on his face. It doesn't affect his job. I think he has actually been offered work because of his look tbh. I personally think they suit him but I wouldn't recommend anyone getting one on their face.

My OH has 3 tattoos on his arms but no issue in work either.

mr_edge_to_you

It'll pass. Trends always do and then there'll be people paying a fortune for laser removal.

I see some other poster has considered investing in a removal clinic. Wouldn't be the worst idea!

Can't stand them myself. Some of them are ridiculous in all fairness.

Wibbs

mr_edge_to_you wrote: »

Can't stand them myself.

Ditto TBH. I think most of them look bloody awful and the larger the more awful they look.

CarrickMcJoe

I have two nieces who got small tattoo's, thinking they were cool. Roll on a few years to their respective weddings, and the tears start when they realise they can't wear the dream dress...

R P McMurphy

Can look great on a person up to maybe late 30s. After that they look like a wizened old scumbag with the faded ink

kellyshell

I have tattoos, got my first 3 when I was 18 and rebelling..........two I hate and the third one (tramp stamp) has been covered with a much larger design in the past two yrs. my aim is to cover 2/3s of my back and I am in the process of getting first part of my sleeve designed.
I love tattoos but regret my first couple, my advice......don't go with the crowd and put time and thought into it. oh and make sure you get a decent artist!

Work in construction, office based. I'm female

murpho999

I have never seen a tattoo on anyone that I found nice. I find they all look awful with horrible blacks and greens and then faded over time. I do enjoy art but not in this form.

My wife has one from before I met her, is now faded and looks worse. She now wants to get a second. She’s trying to get me enthusiastic about it but I’m not keen at all. Her body though so nothing I can do.

I just don't see what people see in them and how they don’t get sick of them is beyond me. Everything else gets changed in life, taste of clothing, hair etc, so why would you want to be stuck with the same tattoo all the time is beyond me.

Shenshen

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

I have two nieces who got small tattoo's, thinking they were cool. Roll on a few years to their respective weddings, and the tears start when they realise they can't wear the dream dress...

You'll have to explain that - did the tattoos get stuck in the lining or something?

Shenshen

Ally Dick wrote: »

They'll look ridiculous when you're 90

I'm kinf of expecting that. There'll be very little of me not looking ridiculous when I'm 90. I'll be a short, wrinkled little prune lady with bright red hair, an ankle tattoo and a nose piercing.
But maybe then I will have enough self-confidence to wear a bikini

failinis

Ally Dick wrote: »

They'll look ridiculous when you're 90

Cause everyone is still a catch at 90 and a tat will make you look ridiculous?

I like tattoos.

pc7

I've seen lots of women start to get 'sleeves' I personally think it looks awful. Lots of employers won't take you on if tatoos visable, even lower paid work in some department stores.

log.lady

I have several tattoos, and have had them for years now and I like them. To be quite honest I couldn't care less if someone dislikes them, as long as they don't start a discussion. I was on the bus once and an old woman pointed at my sleeve and asked me "What will you answer the lord about this when you go to heaven?" and I thought it was the most ridiculous thing anyone could comment.
I have never had problems with work...I cover them up though you might of course see the outline through tights or if the sleeve of your shirt rolls up a bit. Turns out that if you're good at your job your company doesn't seem to care about these things

Your Face

At this point, its more passe than current.

smash

I have a friend who grew a beard and got a top knot hairstyle. I sarcastically asked when he was getting a sleeve done and replied in all seriousness that he was booked in.

Each to their own, but Christ there's a generation of guys out there who are so generic looking and jumping on this passing style while marking themselves forever.

smash

smash wrote: »

I have a friend who grew a beard and got a top knot hairstyle. I sarcastically asked when he was getting a sleeve done and replied in all seriousness that he was booked in.

Each to their own, but Christ there's a generation of guys out there who are so generic looking and jumping on this passing style while marking themselves forever.

As is the case with every generation. People like jumping on the bandwagon, regardless of time period.

kellyshell

pc7 wrote: »

I've seen lots of women start to get 'sleeves' I personally think it looks awful. Lots of employers won't take you on if tatoos visable, even lower paid work in some department stores.

And a lot of employers do not care one bit if you have tattoos as long as you are good at your job.............I work with a lady and she has tattoos, dreadlocks and piercings and she is the PA of the most senior director of the company. She represents him on a daily basis and not once has there been an issue. Why?? because she is good at her job, is polite and friendly. Much more important qualities in a staff member than a bit of ink.

smash

Deleted User wrote: »

As is the case with every generation. People like jumping on the bandwagon, regardless of time period.

I can't really think of another generation who've embraced a fashion trend which revolved around getting large permanent features on their bodies.

Story Bud?

I was once walking through a bar (back toward the person I was actually there with) had a guy stop me to tell me all the usual sh*t of me being stunning, made a comment on a particular part of my appearance that he loved all that stuff. I was very polite. He suddenly spotted a tattoo I had, grabbed that part of my body, looked at me in disgust pushed me away and turned back to his friends :pac:

So it worked as a wanker filter that day

Edit: I should add that the tattoo in question is now 8 years old and I still absolutely love it to this day. I won't ever need it removed.

LordSutch

bigpink wrote: »

What you think of the current tattoo trend?

Personally I think its a short sighted trend/fad that will fade in a year or two . . .

I fully expect there to be a lot of men & women looking for tattoo removal advice in the years & decades to come.

pc7

kellyshell wrote: »

And a lot of employers do not care one bit if you have tattoos .

Just depends on the industry, I couldn't care less if someone has them, I just know of people who haven't been able to apply for certain jobs due to them. I personally don't like them but it wouldn't stop me employing someone.

ahnowbrowncow

Story Bud? wrote: »

I was once walking through a bad (back toward the person I was actually there with) had a hi stopped me to tell me all the usual sh*t of me being stunning, made a comment on a particular part of my appearance that he loved all that stuff. I was very polite. He suddenly spotted a tattoo I had, grabbed that part of my body, looked at me in disgust pushed me away and turned back to his friends :pac:

So it worked as a wanker filter that day

He grabbed your boob? :eek:

log.lady

pc7 wrote: »

kellyshell wrote: »

And a lot of employers do not care one bit if you have tattoos .

Just depends on the industry, I couldn't care less if someone has them, I just know of people who haven't been able to apply for certain jobs due to them. I personally don't like them but it wouldn't stop me employing someone.

I actually agree with the part about the industry, if you're customer facing you are usually required to cover them up. I don't really see a problem with it, even though I like tattoos, because this is just common knowledge that everyone should have before deciding on a tattoo.
I work in corporate finance and nobody cares about my tattoos, but I tend to cover them up when in the office.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

I personally can't stand them. I've yet to see a tattoo that's taken my breath away with how beautiful it is. That said, where I work, I'm the only one with no tattoo. I love piercings though.

SlipperyPeople

Always had an interest in tattoos and will hopefully be getting my first one in the near future.

I actually have noticed an increase in tattoos mainly among young fellas it seems the type of black and grey work sleeve is now a fashion accessory that you see on footballers.

I have seen a few lads I would know who didn't have a single bit of ink suddenly have a full sleeve in the space of a month or two which I think is mad. It's a huge commitment and takes up a lot of space on your body.

Fair enough if that's the style they like tattoos are very subjective but personally it takes me along time to make my mind up. I'm sure most put alot of thought into it but can't help thinking a lot may have gotten it due to its rise in popularity.

Bit of advice I was given was to print off work you like and stick it someplace you'll see everyday. If you get sick of it after a while well that's not the tattoo for you.

I've shown people the artists I like the best and people either love or hate. I generally like more traditional tattoos but others have caught my eye two such as neo-traditional.

https://www.instagram.com/elapour/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/bobeus/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/surowiec/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/thedavidcote/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/davidarmacost/?hl=en

Dolbert

I don't get why tattoos elicit such strong reactions from people, no-one's forcing you to get one! I don't have any tattoos, don't even have my ears pierced but I'd be tempted to get one for the dickhead filter effect

murpho999

smash wrote: »

I can't really think of another generation who've embraced a fashion trend which revolved around getting large permanent features on their bodies.

Well in fairness how many generations have you been around for?

pc7

LexieOnRale wrote: »

I personally can't stand them. I've yet to see a tattoo that's taken my breath away with how beautiful it is. That said, where I work, I'm the only one with no tattoo. I love piercings though.

I think some of the Maouri (spelling?) New Zealand ones are beautiful especially on their build, just doesn't look the same on a pasty Irish man.

ThisRegard

smash wrote: »

I can't really think of another generation who've embraced a fashion trend which revolved around getting large permanent features on their bodies.

Eyebrow piercings and multiple ear piercings during the 90s.