Do religious tattoos look "trashy" on a girl?

Milly

Well I've wanted one since I was 16. I'm 26 now. I've waited so long but i know what I want now. But do you think it would look really trashy? I am getting it on my arm so it is covered up easily.
Yeah I'm not religious. But my grandmother is, so I'm getting it in her memory.
Covered up easily for jobs.
I think I know they are forever. JosF. My grandmother has them and she is 88.
Why JosF. Are you saying 36 is old?
I guess we have different cultures... my grandmother has one, is fine with me getting one and none of us see a problem.

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That is going to be a matter of personal aesthetics, really. I am fairly heavily tattooed and all of my ink is related to my religion. Some people are repulsed, others like them. The most important thing though is that /I/ like them. They are on my body and do not impact others one bit, so I do not worry what others think of them. If you want a tat, get one. If you are overly concerned with what others think about it, don't get one. At least not until you get to the age where another person's opinion of what is on your body no longer matters to you.

tattoos?????

jellytot24

ive got 6 tattoos after my first one i had one every month for 4 months then had one wen my baby was bored. so wat you think addictive and great or anti social and should be hidden and not done at all
i meant two lol
after baby was born...i not sure how to edit the question lol
they are all tattoos tht represent something about me

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Take a break baby. I have 2 tats. They are meaningful to me and subtle. But i do like body piercing.

You are behaving in an addictive fashion having so many so fast. You might be smart to stop for awhile. Tattoos are expensive and you have a baby. Consider that aspect of it. at your age you might think these are grand, but you truly have NO IDEA what your mindset will be in 10 or 20 years. I know a girl 26 and she has 24 tats she got when she was 16, 17. There is nothing she can wear where you cannot see them because her taste was quite different from what it was back then.

My daughter at that time got 3 tats. Her thing is piercing. Mine is too.

I will tell you how it is addictive. It hurts, of course. With both practices they are sticking needles into your flesh.

Anti social only if you have "F#ck off" tattooed across your face!

There is nothing like the first tattoo. It's like, all of a sudden, you're part of something bigger than you are. The pain, the rush, the hum of the machine, it's like a having a religious experience

Like any other addictive act, you have to exercise some control and set limits.

Wait a minimum of two years between tattoos.

Learn how to meditate, so you can go to the mental state you found on the tattoo table. Try to determine whether it's the mental state you crave, or having more tattoos. Use our principles to design personal tattoos.

Last, but not least, if you find that you are not going to stop getting tattoos, plan out your body art. You want to be a painting, not a billboard

Some people find getting a tattoo will snap them out of a depression for a while. The human body "rewards" you with endorphins to deal with pain. So the tattoo usually hurts only for the first 5 - 10 minutes and then you either feel numb in that area or you feel very good all of a sudden.

I always feel like I accomplished something really good after getting a tattoo, and that's a good feeling. Of course, being rewarded with a beautiful tattoo is an even better feeling. But I can get that same feeling with a fresh or enlarged piercing so that is where I go with it now.

Those endorphins are mighty powerful.

Honestly, most people do end up getting more than one. I personally don't see anything wrong with that. A lot of people feel off-balance with just one tattoo. In my opinion there are three major rewards to getting tattooed.

1) "Runners high" or endorpins after enduring something stressful like getting a tattoo or running 4 miles.

2) The feeling of accomplishing something, enduring stress towards the higher end of a beautiful design on your skin forever.

3) Attention from people, in which the tattoo is appreciated for it's beauty or "coolness".

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Tattoos & piercings on girls?

Null

So I really like tattoos & piercings. I'm 17 & I have my septum, bellybutton & upper ear pierced.

When I'm 18 (in December) I really want to get my tongue pierced & a portrait on my forearm.

My parents are very religious, conservative people. I don't believe in god & I don't attend church. I'm a virgin & I smoke pot occasionally.

I just feel If I get tattoos & piercing they won't accept me. They're always talking about how"trashy" they are & I'll look like a "hoe" idk what to do... I'm scared.

I hide my piercings now but someday I'll have to show them, how will I start to reveal all this?

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If you want a tattoo, get it. I'm also in your situation. I have both nostrils pierced, stretched ears, cartilage, septum, and I'm getting my belly pierced. I plan on getting a lot of tattoos and I also feel they won't accept me. My parents aren't hardcore Christians or anything, they don't attend church very often, but my mom doesn't like tattoos and my dad always goes by what my mom says, yet he has tattoos himself. When you're 18, you can legally get a tattoo without parent permission. Get the tattoo in a easy to hide area, such as your back, legs, stomach, ect. You can easily hide those with clothing. After awhile of having it, you can eventually show it to them. There's not really anything they can do about it after you have it. They should accept you for you, and yeah they might be mad at first but they will probably get over it. Also, having tattoos and/or piercings does not make you trashy or a hoe, and don't listen to that person up there. I think tattoos look awesome on old people. You won't regret it, trust me. As long as it's not something stupid and you did it professionally and took care of it right.

What in the world is with girls and piercings, tattoos, etc?

Anonymous

I'm a guy and I think girls with piercings (pretty much anywhere other than the ears) is absolutely horrendous looking! So ugly! It makes the girls look like total trash, definitely makes me lose attraction for them.

Why do they do it? I see girls with natural beauty who then get ugly piercings and tattoos. Why????

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We get them because it expresses ourselves.
it makes us unique...
some women also get them for cultural, spiritual, and religious religions.
just because we get piercings and tattoos...doesn't give you the right to judge us.
we are ourselves...and if you don't like someone for who they are...then go find a woman without piercings and tattoos...i hear there's plenty.
like honestly if you don't like them...then don't look at us...look at someone else.
like honest to **** people like you piss me off.
we look like trash cause of a small hole in OUR body...that you don't like.
like seriously...go**** yourself already.
and stop judging other based on their appearance!

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wdyt about this tattoo?

hayden

i absolutely love this, maybe a little smaller though. it shows my dedication to god and its easy to cover if i need to. i want it on the back of my neck.

http://www.rankmytattoos.com/f/wmimages/neck-tattoo-121062145820334.jpg
@JaneZ: like i said before, "MAYBE A LITTLE SMALLER" no duh i want it to be smaller, that thing is fricken huge. and how dare you judge my dedication to god. im proud to be catholic!
@JaneZ: and if the tattoo has meaning, which it does! its not "cliche" a**h***.

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A cross like that out in the open wouldn't necessarily show your dedication to God. Crosses in tattoos have become like roses, skulls and Chinese symbols - cliche and very over done. A smaller cross would be nice, but maybe more modest looking, its the fancy ones that are overdone. A lot of people who are not religious get crosses done, so somewhere more out of sight would be a good way of making sure you don't get visually judged into that group of people.
A girl I knew a few years ago had a verse that meant a lot to her and had just the reference tattooed (sorry I don't know what it's called, the part that comes after the verse, like John 3:16). It was neat because it was clear that she was religious but it also didn't give it away, it made you want to go and look up which verse it was.

Tattoos & piercings on girls?

Null

So I really like tattoos & piercings. I'm 17 & I have my septum, bellybutton & upper ear pierced.

When I'm 18 (in December) I really want to get my tongue pierced & a portrait on my forearm.

My parents are very religious, conservative people. I don't believe in god & I don't attend church. I'm a virgin & I smoke pot occasionally.

I just feel If I get tattoos & piercing they won't accept me. They're always talking about how"trashy" they are & I'll look like a "hoe" idk what to do... I'm scared.

I hide my piercings now but someday I'll have to show them, how will I start to reveal all this?

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If you want a tattoo, get it. I'm also in your situation. I have both nostrils pierced, stretched ears, cartilage, septum, and I'm getting my belly pierced. I plan on getting a lot of tattoos and I also feel they won't accept me. My parents aren't hardcore Christians or anything, they don't attend church very often, but my mom doesn't like tattoos and my dad always goes by what my mom says, yet he has tattoos himself. When you're 18, you can legally get a tattoo without parent permission. Get the tattoo in a easy to hide area, such as your back, legs, stomach, ect. You can easily hide those with clothing. After awhile of having it, you can eventually show it to them. There's not really anything they can do about it after you have it. They should accept you for you, and yeah they might be mad at first but they will probably get over it. Also, having tattoos and/or piercings does not make you trashy or a hoe, and don't listen to that person up there. I think tattoos look awesome on old people. You won't regret it, trust me. As long as it's not something stupid and you did it professionally and took care of it right.

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Is it okay to like emo and gothic girls?

tattoos for girls religious image

Nate

I love to be around them and would love to date one too. I really like those with the nose piercing but not to crazy about the ones with the tattoos covering their entire body. The problem I have however I have heard that they us drugs and smoke and drink etc. also forgive me if I offend anyone they worship the devil. These are things I have heard. So I am a Christian and love these kind of women they seem so interesting but should I if the rumors are true?

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I'm considered a bit 'emo' in a way. I have the piercings and hair and clothes and music, but i most definately do not worship the devil, and i don't know a single person who does! these are just rumours and there is no real truth in them!

And as for the drinking and smoking and drugs etc, i can tell you now i do none of them. Obviously i'll have a drink if i go out, but doesn't everyone? Its nothing extreme and probably just once every few months.

Goth and emo is a style, not a lifestyle. Its music taste, clothes and hair styles, not what you do with your time. There are plenty of religious goth and emo girls out there.

What is your opinion about tattoos? Particularly on women?

Q. Guys and girls--I am wondering what you think about tattoos on women. Do you like them? Hate them? Does it matter where it is, how big it is, whether it is meaningful or just for fun? Are you religious and if so, do tattoos bother you?

I am considering getting a very small one on my hipbone, so I am curious.

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I am a tattoo artist and I also have several very large tattoos myself so I obviously LOVE THEM. I don't care what people think of my tattoos. I did not do them for other people I did them for me. As far as being religious. I really don't think it matters much. I have tattooed Catholics, Baptists,Pagan,Satanists,Atheists, Buddhists,Roman Catholics,Christians, Wiccans, Muslim's, you name the religion and I will show you a follower with tattoos.

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what is the best way to train to become a tattoo apprentice?

tattoos for girls religious image

Cassidy

I'm a 15 year old girl. I've been thinking a lot about future careers and such because this is when teachers start talking about it. I first got the idea when a few friends told me they thought I'd be really good at it, and I was sort of like "oh haha yeah alright" because I wasn't really thinking about anything at that point. But now, becoming a tattoo artist has been one of the few potential careers that I feel like I could really get into. I love art and I'm taking two school art classes next semester, and another at a local art gallery, where I volunteer regularly (they're actually letting me take the class free of charge!) I've taken a few college level/portfolio prep courses and I really love everything I've been learning.

I read about getting an apprenticeship and I've been thinking a lot about it, and my mom would support me in whatever I choose. I know there's like a 99% possibility I'm not going to be getting one right now (because I'm 15 with no practical experience ahhh see) but I was just wondering what would be the best course of action to get started? I don't plan on staying in the area I live in now for college and afterwards so I'm less concerned with cementing a spot in a particular shop and more with enhancing my ability so I will stand out, and learning as much about the craft as I can.

I was also wondering about those beginners kits they sell? I know you're not supposed to do them on people (because that's really unsanitary and I have no experience other than giving my friends tattoos with Sharpies and stuff) but is there a way I could get one and do it on another medium to practice?

And finally what are the odds of getting an apprenticeship as early as possible/when should I actually go to a tattoo parlor and sort of not leave until they let me do something? Do I have to have tattoos before I get an apprenticeship, because I don't really want to get tattoos at this point (maybe like in college or whatever but I want to start as soon as possible?? can I start before/during college or is that a bad idea?) ANYWAY any help in any way, shape, or form would be so super appreciated because I have absolutely no idea what I am doing, but am very interested in learning!! Sorry if this is rambling. THANKS

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It's good that you're getting into this early on! As for the job go to a tattoo collage or a collage with a program for it. (They do exist)

Now a days you need tons of qualification for these jobs, don't expect to get hired until a few years into college. You don't need to have tats to work there though :p

Try practicing on meat like pig shoulder, my friends mum is very religious but has been a tattoo artist for over thirty years. The more exp you have the better you'll look to a major franchise. Look into your state/provinces laws on tattooing and look for schools with your career in mind.

Why do San Francisco liberals REALLY want to ban cicumcision?

Tommy

For a city that's all about the "live and let live" philosophy, I find it incredibly hypocritical that some want to outlaw circumcising children... Even for religious reasons.

They actually have the nerve to make the claim that it's genital mutilation? So shouldn't sex change operations also be outlawed? Isn't that a bit extreme to consider it mutilation?

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Why's it hypocritical? What's hypocritical is that it's illegal to so much as pinprick the genitals of a baby girl (as it should be), but it's legal to remove over half of the penile skin of a baby boy. Now that's hypocritical.

It's about time that baby boys are granted the same basic human rights as baby girls.

Yeah, live and let live. Do whatever you want with your own body - circumcision, sex changes, tattooes, whatever. But if it's someone *else's* body...what give you the right to cosmetically alter it without their consent?

Note that sex transitions are something people choose for themselves. If people started doing sex changes on babies, now of course that's barbaric and should be illegal.

No, it's not extreme to consider infant circumcision mutilation. Because it's mutilation by definition.

It's not just liberals that are against infant/child circumcision. It's not a political issue. Anyone who cares about human rights - especially the right to bodily integrity - is against it.




@ Carolo43:
"The reason circumcising started was for hygiene reasons and because of infections"
Actually, no. In the USA, the reason circumcision started among non-Jews and Muslims was to prevent adolescent boys from masturbating. Look it up if you don't believe me.
The "hygiene and health" BS was invented not too long ago.

You think circumcisions are easier on babies? Then so are tonsilectomies, appendectomies, and hey so is heart surgery. Let's do all those on healthy babies to avoid them having to be done on adults, shall we?

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Is it okay to like emo and gothic girls?

tattoos for girls religious image

Nate

I love to be around them and would love to date one too. I really like those with the nose piercing but not to crazy about the ones with the tattoos covering their entire body. The problem I have however I have heard that they us drugs and smoke and drink etc. also forgive me if I offend anyone they worship the devil. These are things I have heard. So I am a Christian and love these kind of women they seem so interesting but should I if the rumors are true?

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I'm considered a bit 'emo' in a way. I have the piercings and hair and clothes and music, but i most definately do not worship the devil, and i don't know a single person who does! these are just rumours and there is no real truth in them!

And as for the drinking and smoking and drugs etc, i can tell you now i do none of them. Obviously i'll have a drink if i go out, but doesn't everyone? Its nothing extreme and probably just once every few months.

Goth and emo is a style, not a lifestyle. Its music taste, clothes and hair styles, not what you do with your time. There are plenty of religious goth and emo girls out there.

Should I get a ying yang tattoo on my wrist?

Aldo

So I want to get a wrist tatto on my wrist. Of only one side and that's the one with the black dot and someone else I have know for sooo long. Is geting the other side and that represent who we are. And she is a girl but. With me would it look good on my wrist if not where should I put it ?

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To be honest this sounds like a really bad idea. Firstly, you should never get a tattoo you're not totally serious about. Secondly, you should never get matching tattoos with someone else, you never know what's going to happen in the future. Thirdly, you should never get a tattoo of a religious symbol when you probably don't know anything about the religion that it represents. I bet you can't even name the religion that the yin/yang symbol belongs to.

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