Tattoos Essays

A tattoo is a form of body modification made by inserting tattoo ink, dyes, and/or pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to form a design.

There are five types of tattoos: traumatic tattoos that result from injuries, such as asphalt from road injuries or pencil lead; amateur tattoos; professional tattoos, both via traditional methods and modern tattoo machines; cosmetic tattoos, also known as "permanent makeup"; and medical tattoos.

Many tattoos serve as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, marks of fertility, pledges of love, amulets and talismans, protection, and as punishment, like the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts.

More women are getting inked than men. Women are also more likely to have their tats removed.
During a tattoo session, the skin gets pricked from 50 to 3,000 times per minute.
Most female Egyptian mummies discovered have tattoos. The markings include symbols of fertility, rejuvenation and life.
The most tattooed man is Gregory Paul McLaren from Scotland, He is 100% covered in tattoos, including his inner lids, the inside of his ears, and mouth.