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Gen Z and Tattoo Regret: The Inevitable Phase

Author Lauren Beckham Falcone
Starting new tattoo. Handsome bearded young man getting new tattoo by his well-known female artist

Gen Z has hit a milestone: the tattoo regret stage. Yep, the oldest Gen Z’ers are nearing 30 and realizing those youthful decisions might not have been the best.

“USA Today” just did a big write-up on this trend. Tattoos, once a mark of cool rebellion, are now causing second thoughts. It’s a familiar story, one that’s been told by every generation.

Wedding season is a big moment for this revelation. Brides on TikTok are realizing their tattoos don’t quite match the elegant vibe of a wedding dress. Oops.

Gen Z and tattoo regret isn’t unique to Gen Z.

Millennials faced it with their Harry Potter, Disney, and infinity sign tattoos. Gen X? They had their tramp stamps. Gen Z and tattoo regret is a rite of passage.

But Gen Z is different. They’re the first to share every thought and feeling online. The result? We get to witness their regrets in real-time.

Take Sara Beth Clark, a popular influencer. She spent tens of thousands on tattoos in her 20s. Now, she’s having some removed. Her arms and chest were canvases, and older folks warned her she’d regret it. Guess what? They were right. And she’s sharing this truth bomb on TikTok.

Admitting older people were right? Tough pill to swallow. But Sara’s doing it, and many of her peers are, too.

So, what’s the takeaway? Every generation goes through it. Tattoos seem like a great idea in your 20s, but tastes change. And if you’re Gen Z, at least you’re not alone in your regret. You’ve got a whole TikTok community to commiserate with.

So, as Gen Z navigates this tattoo regret phase, we can all sit back and enjoy the show. Because if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that history loves to repeat itself. And tattoos? They’re a permanent reminder of how we all have regret in common!

Lauren Beckham Falcone is the co-host of Bob & LBF in the Morning. Formerly an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Boston Herald, she credits her current success as a pop culture commentator to watching too much TV as a kid and scouring the internet too much as an adult. LBF is a regular contributor to NECN and is an honorary board member at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Lauren lives in Canton with her husband Dave and her daughter Lucy. Lauren writes about trending topics, New England destinations, and seasonal DIY.

Got Ink? Over 32% Of Americans Have One And Here Are The Best Tattoo Shops In Boston

If it seems like everyone has a tattoo these days. And while it’s not everyone, it sure is getting there. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 32% of Americans now have at least one tattoo. In recent decades, we’ve become a lot more accepting of people with tattoos. The biggest reason that people get a tattoo (69%) is to remember someone or something. There are some regrets though as 24% regret one or more. Read on to find out more interesting facts about the survey, as well as the Best Tattoo Shops in Boston.

Gender

According to this survey that reported just male and female 38% of women have at least one tattoo, and 27% of men have at least one.

Age

No surprise here as adults under the age of 50 are more likely to have a tattoo. Among those under 30, 41% have at least one tattoo, and 46% of people ages 30 to 49 do as well. AS far as older adults, 25% from 50 to 64 are inked, and 13% of those 65 or older are.

Race and Ethnicity

Black Americans have more tattoos than anyone else at 39%. Hispanics are at 35%, 32% of White people and 14% of Asian Americans.

Sexual Orientation

The study also showed that a little over half (51%) of gay, lesbian, or bisexual Americans have one tattoo. And with women in this group, it’s even higher at 68%. This includes 55% who have more than one tattoo. By comparison, 31% of straight Americans have at least one tattoo.

Politics and Tattoos

Looks like politics doesn’t matter much when it comes to tattoos. One-third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have a tattoo. As far as Republicans and Republican leaning people, 32% have one. Who knew that it would be tattoos that we could agree on?

The Best Tattoo Shops in Boston

Let’s take a look at the best-rated Tattoo Shops in Boston. This is according to the ratings of a Google search for best tattoo shops in Boston. Here are 9 of the shops with ratings above 4.5 stars. In no particular order…

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