Tuesday, November 12, 2013

How Tattoo Rental Came About

By Ashlee Zilnicki


Tattooing is an art that has been steadily going strong for centuries. It has been respected and discriminated. Now, it is already a trend, and tattoo rental services has been brought about by this.

Tattooing can be traced back to ancient civilizations. There are many reasons for this form of art. For some civilization, it could just be art while for some, it denotes a certain tribal status such as being its leader. Warriors may sport that to elicit a fearsome appearance and demand respect. Whatever the reason may be, it was respectable to have this art during the earlier times.

However, during the earlier nineteenth century, its reputation has changed. It was seen by the general population of developing societies as savage. Professionals do not have them for fear of failing a job application which is very true. Anyone who has it is labeled as an outcast.

However, despite its discrimination, it was slowly taking roots among people who have lower status in society. Unfortunately, most of them are bad elements specially those who came from prison. Whatever the reason is, it provided a means of expression for those who do not seem to go well with society. This sparks the interest of the youth, who are always rebellious. Soon it was fairly common and it became a trend. To have one would make him look cool and much more acceptable. The exact opposite happened.

Its widespread popularity in modern culture brought about many businesses associated with it. When one gets to have one, it would be sure that he would get another. It is not surprising that there are many individuals who got many parts of their body covered with this form of art. There is also a certain kind of pain that they claim is very addicting.

Aside from art, it also serves other purposes. The cosmetic industry has seen its permanency. Hence, they use these permanent marks for make up. These could be applied as eyebrows or permanent lipsticks. The medical field is not exempted. They also use these permanent marks to indicate an area for radiotherapy, cover for vitiligo, or to convey medical information.

Later parts of the nineteenth century and earlier twentieth century has seen a trend with this. It is normal for youth to party. Artists then present their services during these events, it could be for free or for a fee. Contests associated with it are also very common. However, it is not easy to bring about furniture and equipments needed for this. Hence, there are rental services.

Given the history of inking, one can say that this art would never cease to exist. Tattoo rental copes with demands. One can say that as long as man appreciates art, tattooing would never die.




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