Gen Z Fears Becoming a Tattooed Bride | Tattoo Regret

[@CHopewell]

Getting tattoos because other people did, then not wanting them because other people don't. Get off social media, embrace that unique personality you keep trying to mask, and live your life.

[@emma2370]

Exactly. It’s sad that so many people don’t seem to know who they really are.

[@vicwaju]

beautifully worded

[@Okytgw]

Gen Z critically thinking? Being unique? Hah.

[@Karmaisabooth]

@@CHopewell this 💯💯

[@CamilleXCavelle]

Exactly

[@la_volpe_eclettica]

Hot take: if fleeting TikTok trends like the clean girl aesthetic or cottage core or smth make you regret your tattoos then yeah, maybe you shouldn’t have gotten tattoos in the first place

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

I agree, it makes me sad for them. Your tattoos are part of you, I would hope you got them for a reason, even if the reason is you live the design. I think getting them slower is definitely better, especially if you're impulsive. I'm 26 now and started getting tattooed 18. I think I have 10 now? A half sleeve and two on the other arm. I've only gotten ones I love either for the meaning or an aesthetic I've always loved. Nothing super trendy really, and I think that helps.

[@SigynRegn]

True

[@la_volpe_eclettica]

@@RealElongatedMuskratsame thing for me! I got huge, colorful, not trendy tattoos that represent my favourite things in life or lessons I’ve learnt

[@faceofvision]

Most of them saying they were 18 when they got tattoos, like of course you're gonna regret at least one of them, they would probably regret them even without the trends

[@tabathaterry2998]

Or just wear the clothes you want with the tattoos

[@pbnj2248]

That one complaining about being unable to do the clean girl aesthetic. Girlll, cant you see. You just jumped on another trend. Why not find your own identity :/

[@effytraveler6155]

I bang my head on loads of I regret my tattoos. It is always about a new trend they can’t follow.

[@haruhwa]

or like use a good enough foundation to cover your tattoo while posting clean girl photos or whatever

[@savannahrachael7187]

i mean that’s a bonus to tattoos (at least for me) i can wear whatever and still look alternative or modified

[@Hekate-Ink]

It sucks when you have no personality of your own and all you are is the newest trend you've decided to follow. They got the tattoos because of a trend; now they want the tattoos gone because of a trend... and at the end of the day their main problem is not having or not having the tattoo - it's that they don't exist as an authentic human being.

[@edwardhisse2687]

Finding your own identity kinda sucks sometimes tbh

[@frickinfrick8488]

The “clean girl” thing being a trend is so funny to me. You’re telling me it’s trendy to be a “naturally beautiful” skinny white woman with clear skin and light straight hair? Revolutionary. Definitely not the beauty standard we’ve been dealing with forever.

[@SA-ey6nt]

The esthetic has nothing to do with the wearer and everything with how it's styled. Clean means minimal, simple. From hair to jewelry

[@Aneesah8]

Best comment 👏🏽👏🏽

[@cee8ch]

this comment needs more likes!!

[@Cove_Blue]

Right!? We fought for decades to break out of that destroying so many teens and young adults and now we're right back to it because of an algorithm. 🤦

[@smiledawg]

I love that beauty standard and try to impose it whenever possible

[@jordynensor2081]

i genuinely can’t imagine being so tethered to trends that you’d get something permanent on your body that you don’t even actually like

[@vvitch-mist20]

RIGHT!? Like what part of "tattoos are permanent" does this generation not understand?

[@effytraveler6155]

Honestly. There was a trend of realistic patches as tattoos. Why? Or the trust or honesty. Really? Mustache on finger? The teeth on the hands. Why?

[@vvitch-mist20]

@@effytraveler6155 I think teeth in hands is cool but I also want "God Box" tattooed on my fingers.

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

Totally. It just shows how dumb they must be.

[@NerevarRain]

T.H.I.S. 👏🥴🥴🥴

[@MollyGaia]

why are americans so SO hyperfixated on "the wedding day", like, it's not about the wedding it's about the life afterwards, wtf.

[@nathano9637]

*American Women. The guys don't care. The ones that do are highly feminized. We do not claim them.

[@Mona_Lisa8181]

Right! Like it’s literally one day, a few hours. And the way these guys are acting you’re lucky if you can find a good one lol and if he and the family are for you they’ll love you and your tatts

[@emphoenixcat1110]

@@Mona_Lisa8181Exactly. My bf would be so confused if I walked out on my wedding day with my tattoos covered up because he loves me and they’re a part of me and my style

[@tabithan2978]

Avg. price of wedding in US is $35,000!!

[@Kif_Lee]

It's not just the US

[@Diskontroll]

The people who tried to warn them against getting low quality tattoos in highly visible places were called gatekeepers, so it's very hard to feel bad for them.

[@GlamGoth7]

Right lmao

[@dodi-wankenobi]

Hell yeah! „Gatekeeper“ is still a tat i wanna get xD

[@kianna270]

Literally. Old heads tried to say there’s a reason they don’t tattoo highly visible areas and “”job stoppers”” on people with like no tattoos.

[@CrustyUgg]

Yup but it's also the cycle of life. I'm a millennial and everything gen x and my parents generation tried telling me was blown off bc they were just old and didn't know what they were talking about. Now I'm almost 36 and they were right . Gen Z called us boomers and other names but they too are now starting to see what it means to grow up and mature a bit. It's something that will never stop happening. It's natural.

[@arualblues_zero]

@@CrustyUgg Not necessarily, this isn't a "oh well, kids do be dumb" thing, and many aren't. Not every single teenager in the history of mankind was or is out there doing all sorts of permanently regrettable stuff just to "stick it to" the elderly generation. Some teens know what they're doing, some pick their battles and rebel in different ways, some actually stop and think a little more long term. Who their parents are and how they prepare them for the world has a lot to do with how they react to trends and "elder" advice.

[@rhonplays]

I think a lot of these women that say they like tattoos but don't like how it'll look on their wedding day is internalised misogyny but they don't realise it. No one ever says the same things about a tattooed groom.

[@Tail_sez]

To be fair, the suits men wear tend to cover far more than many womens' wedding gowns, so it's basically a non-issue at that point unless the groom has tattoos on his face or neck or something.

[@ranouma147]

@@Tail_sezI think it’s because tattoos are often viewed as masculine or “rough”

[@farral]

Another one screaming about INTERNALISED MISOGYNY. Let's talk about delusions instead.

[@LE-zy2od]

HRH Princess Sofia showed her tattoo in her wedding dress

[@kasumimiko8091]

Elder Gen Z here. Hilarious timing. I'm getting married on Sunday, and I'm genuinely excited to show off my tattoos at the wedding. I'm stoked to be a tattooed bride, I love my tattoos. 🖤💪🏼👰🏼‍♀️ lol

[@hellspawn1226]

YESSS love that for you! Have an awesome wedding with your cool tats! 💜💜 I'm early gen z, super tatted, and I personally can't wait to wear a wedding dress showing them off. Wear that dress and show off them tats! 👰‍♀💪💜

[@Onlytheroadandi]

Congratulations and enjoy your special day! My tattoos looked beautiful with my dress, no regrets there.

[@Guitarmachine115]

Congratulations and hell yeah I hope my future wife shows hers off on our weeding lol 😂

[@tittou34]

yea tattoos r cool and it’s my dream to show them off 😭💗 good luck and congrats angel! love and light ^_^ 💗

[@soopyoopy]

congrats!!! loved having my tatts visible in my dress.

[@mchobbit2951]

I'm a millennial and I have seen people my age who normally have a pixie cut and love their tattoos grow out their hair and think of various ways to hide their tattoos for their wedding. And right after the honeymoon, they cut their hair again and went back to showing their tattoos off. I don't get it? So you want to look nothing like yourself on your wedding day because society says long hair, no tattoos and white dress = wedding?

[@waxenapple1195]

Yes!!!! I have a shaved head and I thought I needed to grow it out for my wedding to be "pretty" Luckily I realized that wasn't being true to myself.

[@mchobbit2951]

@@waxenapple1195 Bet you had the most awesome wedding pictures with your shaved head. I don't even recognize my friends on their wedding picture. It's about looking like the best version of YOU, not like someone else. But of course a lot of people said stuff like "You look soo much prettier with long hair and no tattoos". I'm not going to change for my wedding for THAT alone. It's 2024, we women don't exist to look "pretty" for everyone and their cousin.

[@nicolepotts3501]

I think the problem is there isn’t a bunch of representation for tattooed brides. I talked to my parents about this who HATE tattoos and my mom said “why cover them? They are apart of you and you should show up wholly and comfortably on your big day”.

[@DumbTacoBeast]

That’s really cool of your mom to respect you like that.🥹❤️ My grandma hates tattoos and is very Mormon but she’s not mean to me about it. She respects the artwork and think they look good. She would definitely prefer me without them but I appreciate her not shunning me. It’s wild to me how mean family members can be towards tattoos.

[@netteloveszebras]

My friend with tattoos got married in May, and she chose a strapless dress so that her tattoos would be on display! She was absolutely beautiful

[@cruel_brittania]

I find it really sad that these girls feel so pressured to change the way they look all the time, it must be exhausting. I collect tattoos, they are experiences and mark moments of growth and personal evolution. My tattoos are not a bumper sticker, they are a custom paint job that says not only am I not a Bentley, I am not a car, I'm a UFO.

[@effytraveler6155]

I’m going for the back of a laptop for my legs.

[@lilymulligan8180]

Love this perspective! I always think of the phrase "my body is a temple".... And temples are usually OPULENT in their decoration!

[@sunnyspoumaroux607]

​@@effytraveler6155same 😂 I'm more serious for the rest of my body but I want fun tattoos on my legs

[@emphoenixcat1110]

Yeah, I find the bentley comment strange cuz if I had enough money to get an expensive car, I am actually gonna put a bumper sticker on it to show off that it’s mine and that I don’t care about resale-ability or pleasing others because I am successful and this is me showing that

[@down-dash]

Tattoos are art, not stickers

[@cor4xcx]

I wanted to be heavily tattooed since birth to be honest. But I was clever enough to wait for three things: earning enough money to hire skilled professionals, carefully considering a tattoo for years before getting it, and letting my frontal lobe to fully develop first. I love my skin!

[@darkydoom]

Agree, same. From my earliest memories I've loved tattoos, but I waited and tried to carefully plan as much as I could. Admit I stumbled along the way but feel like every tattoo is better than the last.

[@whatthehelliot]

agree, but ur frontal lobe not developing til ur 18/21/25 is a myth!

[@tr4sh.doll_]

@@whatthehelliot it's true that there's in fact not a very well defined number and If I remember well we still don't really know when it stop developing but you're for sure more mature at 25 and + than at 18 year old

[@whatthehelliot]

@@tr4sh.doll_ ur frontal lobe (and brain in general) never stops developing and changing really! thats how you learn new things. also how ppl can recover after brain injuries! obviously when ur 25 youve had 7 years more life experience than when ur 18 so that might have summat to do with it lol

[@dianexoxo8]

You took the words out of my mouth, I did the same I love tattoos and I will soon be 25 but I don’t have one yet I was not rushing it for the same reasons

[@stephynusch]

You're so patient and classy talking about this lol 2 minutes into the tiktoks and I was already pissed at the "clean" narrative. I strongly agree with the creator that said these people just dont know who they are. It's like getting a plastic surgery thinking you'll feel better, but if your mind is not OK nothing you do to your body will compensate. I have a hard time empathizing with them because being a tattooed person is one of the only things I have ALWAYS been sure about. It's part of who I am, I commit to big pieces, I pour in the cash. It's a priority. If I ever get to have a wedding I hope me and my husband are fully covered in art. ❤

[@meghanc6269]

Something about anythng being called "unclean" is such a red flag holy shit

[@CooksFSH]

seriously!!!

[@samharris246]

Tats are kinda gross.

[@todimotska]

But it does look unclean. It's like graffiti on a castle, or a huge sticker on the front of a sports car. People are worried about getting some sharpie on their skin, yet there are many out there who want black splotches of ink patterned on their body? Can't quite comprehend it.

[@petitmains]

It's why I ditched Judaism after I ditched Christianity (Rome's Version). If I'm made in the image of God...is he too periodically unclean or are y'all just terrified that we can bleed for that many days and NOT DIE? Learning what Mikvehs are for for Orthodox women made me like NOPE. NOPE. NOPE out that room (purifying yourself after your period) Like damn! We can't even exist normally without it being A Thing.

[@meghanc6269]

@todimotska not the point it's that thinking that something that has nothing to do with actual like hygiene unclean has roots deep in white supremacy, religious zealotry, eugenics, all kinds of bigotry takes its roots in the idea that people living in different ways are dirty and disgusting.

[@Kbethany516]

I wanted tattoos at 18 but I waited until I was 28 to start getting them. I love all my tattoos and have no regrets ✌️

[@Kbethany516]

Good rule of thumb if you want it a year later get it.

[@BabyMango]

I’m heavily tattooed from literally head to toe.. and I don’t give af about how I look in a wedding dress with them. My tattoos are a part of me :’)

[@hayfalahraoui8361]

What about your natural body hair, do you remove them to still be view as Fuckable

[@lilymay1984]

This ☝️❤️😘 Me too girl! I love every single one of my tattoos. Even my slightly dodgy ones 😜 they make us unique. And we're so interesting naked too! I went on a date with a guys once and he actually said "what are you going to do about your tattoos on your wedding day if we got married?"..... The audacity of him to think I would marry him! Why would you date a heavily tattooed girl in the first place if that's your opinion buddy? . Hopefully the person we end up marrying finds our tattoos beautiful and wants to see them adorned with silk and lace on our wedding day.

[@BabyMango]

@@lilymay1984 THE AUDACITY LMAOOO!!! I bet he was given hella side eye 💀!! Guys can really say some outa touch stuff. Im actually getting married June 14, 2025 :’) When my fiance met me he had 2 small tattoos.. now he’s covered like me 😂 so we are both gonna be tattooed to the gods on our wedding day!! You will def find someone like that :’) ! And going to tattoo appointments with your significant other is so damn fun. We are always sending each other tattoo inspo 😭🖤 ! Swerve all the guys that don’t accept every part of you :’) you’re gonna look bomb on ur wedding day

[@fastm3980]

You can wear several dresses that dont have to be white ....i mean we all know most woman nowadays aren't virgin's..😂 .. do you as you please 😈😎

[@els7854]

Honestly people need to get offline and figure out what they like on their own!! Tattoos and fashion styles are are so special cus they are personal!! Don’t be influenced so quickly

[@EudaemonicGirl]

I feel like the whole "what would you look like on your wedding day" thing is quite similar to the "how will you be pregnant, give birth, breastfeed" with body piercings. The detractors are just using major life events and their expectations of you AGAINST your own bodily autonomy.

[@4SlowFashion]

these children were clearly not thinking ahead to their OWN expectations of how they wanted to experience their life beyond the moment of 'im finally old enough and want to fit in/prove something' which in itself is a thought only children and immature people have. Once you aren't doing that anymore...you have achieved old enough, but likely wouldn't make the same decisions, like this huge amount of people just found out

[@Hawaii567]

Omfg get over it. Be an adult and stop whining over people not liking tattoos and bringing up very valid points to why you should think twice before getting them, especially at a young age. It’s like you didn’t even watch the video. You sound like you’re 14 writing this out the most Reddit comment ever. No one is trying to stop your bodily autonomy Karen, they just don’t like body modifications and/or think more thought should go into it before jumping into them. It’s not hard to understand.

[@redmaple1982]

No one is suggesting the criminalization of tattoos and piercings they are mearly pointing out that a permanent decision can have an impact on important life events down the road.

[@erina6319]

just use concealer if u don't want it visible on hyper specific events, like wearing a wedding dress.

[@BBunny11]

Literally it’s kind of strange to me especially since there’s makeup specifically made to hide tattoos and other highly pigmented patches of skin??

[@GoobermanNumberOne]

I’m 23, covered in tattoos. I love all of them, and I’ll be so excited to have them show if I ever do get married. My only tattoo I no longer like at this point is one that was ruined for me by a traumatic event, but I wouldn’t regret it otherwise.

[@akemi3517]

I feel like I dont nearly have enough tattoos for my wedding day 😂

[@SaheeliRai]

Right? My sleeve has to be complete for this day (that will be years in the future)!

[@kianna270]

Same here 😂

[@susiprop6791]

Lol literally same 😂😂 I am shifting the wedding budget from left to right to see if I can get a big chest piece done before my wedding next year

[@damnronin]

saaame

[@scottietrademark]

It's very funny to me that people don't think tattoos fit the clean girl aesthetic when the poster child of the aesthetic, Hailey Beiber, has SEVERAL tattoos

[@elitabaldridge6967]

The "clean girl" aesthetic is so funny to me because it just looks like what used to be called preppy? Which is fine, but did it really need a new name that implies other people who don't have that style are unclean? I think not.

[@Katyloveheart]

No, that's the old money esthetic

[@neff6185]

Ikr I hate that it’s called “clean” it literally does imply that anyone who’s not apart of that is dirty which has always felt so gross to me. Not everyone has the luxury to spend heaps of time on skin and health and food and lifestyle, it’s a privilege, doesn’t mean you’re “cleaner” than everyone else, just means you can afford it.

[@umi2751]

​@@neff6185yes, as a grown adult with acne due to PCOS, it sucks to hear that my skin is "unclean". I really wished I had a smooth skin but gosh, it is impossible without birth control and I took so much birth control that my doctor had to tell me to stop it or else I'd get cancer. Even acutane didn't work for me...

[@darkydoom]

​@@umi2751get a new doctor. Oestrogen sensitive breast cancer is super rare and it shouldn't be a reason to stop hormone therapy. I mean, in the end weighing risk and benefit is up to the patient, but you should look into the actual statistical findings of what that risk percentile is for you. It's like saying the combined contraceptive pill increases your risk of blood clots and strokes, which yes, it does, but you can offset that tiny percentile with healthy living habits, it's also a way less risk than smoking or any viral infection (like covid).

[@juliaw9835]

@@umi2751 I feel ya, having hormonal acne in my mid 30s is honestly so humiliating sometimes. I've just been prescribed metformin for my PCOS, really hope it will help clear up my skin more than any other symptoms! Funnily enough I've never considered covering up my tattoos for a potential wedding - but I have thought about how I'd likely have to deal with a large, painful, swollen cystic pimple on my face on the day :/

[@TarynRMartin]

The words “clean enough to be a bride” give me so much ick.

[@millaamankyyro6348]

Got my 1st stamp when I was 16. Wanted it since I was 12. Waited decades for inspiration for next ones. Wanted to be sure I won't regret them. Next ones done in mid-30s and my full sleeve mid-40s, couple of years after my 2nd wedding. 🔔 Husbands come and go. Ink stays.

[@pandan_cake]

Husbands come and go. Ink stays 🤣🤣 That's for sure!! 🤠

[@cruel_brittania]

I concur, I got many wicked tattoos when I left mine. I regret the marriage, not the tattoos.

[@tatianarizk2739]

@janda5816Sounds like you have 3 problems. First, towards anyone with ink. Second, co-dependency. Third, being hateful.

[@petitmains]

Ohhhh yeah the reclamaition tatoo! I had an abusive marriage and one of the things he was a REAL dick about was me never changing my name even though he knew A) we agreed childfree. You said that before the wedding bud. No walkbacks. B) He knew the conditions. If I published before he proposed, EXTRA SOL for him on the name change. Plus...my last name is KICKASS. Annnd after the cheating and other shit I wanted to alter my body to make it...different from the one he saw. Got a visual literal interpretation of my name and its history on my left arm and DAMN if my artist didn't go HARDER THAN EVER on how gorgeous it is.

[@petitmains]

@janda5816 Oooh fun! Lets do like Missy Elliot said and put the back down flip it and reverse it... Husbands cheat on you, tattoos don't. Husbands work you like a rented mule, scream yell and abuse, and demand you do all the housework and have a full time because THATS WHAT WIVES DO. My tattoos are silent Husbands scream and poke you and body shame you daily if you put on 5 lbs over an entire holiday season and it falls off in Spring but that's still not good enough. My tattoos...uh...never changed size or got distorted. Husbands are presently poll at a high likelihood to leave you during a difficult medical encounter or cancer, especially if conditions make sex limited or impossible. I have to pay someone to laser my tattoos off if I don't want them anymore. Tattoo's cant swear up and down they wanna be a dad SO BAD a super involved dad OMG A DAD a LINEAGE.... and then vanish for 5 years when the kid is 3 months old only to reappear at age 6 when "the shitty part is over" Need I go on...or did you catch the drift?

[@mikaylasmith7600]

Some people are just not meant to have tattoos. I don't mean that in a mean spirited way, I just mean they shouldn't have done it. People who are easily influenced or persuaded shouldn't get them, it only foreshadows unhappiness. I had a mentor tell me to think about my tattoo placement because I might not want them on my wedding day, my reaction was...why? But then again, I am not a 'traditional' person, I don't care about those things. If you do, don't get tattooed. Edit: 🔔 Seeing all those heavily tattooed, beautiful women in their wedding dresses made me smile so big.

[@KeepTheDoubleSpace]

When I got married I had large tattoos on my inner wrists and arms. They cover significant scarring from a su1c1de attempt. They represent decisions I will never regret making, choosing life, even when it's hard. Still have ongoing tattoo work because it's fierce and I love it. I love me and I love the skin I'm in, and I love that it was so beautifully adorned with tattoos on my wedding day.

[@rawrxd666]

You are so right. Im glad you chose to live!!

[@mikaylasmith7600]

🤘Hell yeah!🤘

[@indomitusjane]

Beautiful 💖 so happy you're here. thank you for sharing.

[@cruel_brittania]

You're fierce.

[@sherryrutledge8792]

@janda5816Get of your high horse! She was sharing her story and I’m glad she did. Move on with your nasty sarcastic comments!😡

[@tallyinoue]

i get it but i don't at the same time. got married with wings on my back and a big blue dragon that covers my whole arm and shoulder and it only made my dress look better. i actually got the dragon because i hate my arms and now i can go out sleeveless. i feel like i was the most beautiful bride i could be.

[@farral]

So basically you hate yourself, you hate your body and don't accept who you are. Thinking that painting yourself will change anything is crazy. It's like all of you hate yourselves so paint your faces, glue fake staff to your eyes, and do all the stupid things which in your eyes makes it better. But it's not. It only makes you more fake.

[@isitamoguel]

I fucking loooove my tattoos when I’m wearing formal attire omg

[@isitamoguel]

That’s probably when I love them the most. I feel so pretty

[@technobrain666]

i also think it looks gorgeous. tattoos and for example an elegant evening dress or a dainty fairy like wedding dress in combination are amazing!!!

[@isitamoguel]

@@technobrain666 yesssss

[@LovebugASMR222]

I have wanted tattoos since I was about 5 years old, but grew up in a conservative household and was constantly shunned for it. I felt so ashamed about my love for them, but at 22 finally decided to embrace myself and start getting tattoos. I feel more like myself than ever. I think many of these women have to simply get in touch with themselves and find who they are. I had to unlearn what my traditional family made me think about tattoos and my value as a person. I love my family, but I am SO happy I took that leap and fully embraced myself. That being said, I am happy I didn’t start getting tattooed at 18 because although some of my tattoos ideas are the same, others are VERY different and so full of that teenage angst I can image hating 10 years later😅 Also 🔔 🔔 hehe

[@KaylaShaye]

I personally love the idea of a satin gown with my tattoos, you can make the look so elevated and unique! I have NEVER looked at a tatted bride and thought anything other than "Shes gorgeous"

[@once.upon.a.time.]

Yesss there's a makeup artist on here (can't think of her name) who is fully inked and does a lot of vintage makeup and when she dresses up she looks STELLAR. I thought for a brief time that I couldn't look fancy with my tattoos but she put that thought *right* out of my head in an instant. You just have to work with what you have.

[@k00mz]

I love your takes cause theyre so real and sensitive to the people you're talking about.. hmm how do i say this.. you treat the people you're talking about like actual humans with normal emotions (emotions which can include the feeling REGRET lol) so thank you for being you!!!

[@lilrosey4728]

My mom always said that to me. “But oh my god! On your wedding day they will look awful!!” This honestly inspired me to get more 😊

[@celle_tattoo]

I've heard the same lol

[@marie-michelleanderson2851]

How childish of you! Change your relationship with your mom. Interact as an adult with an adult.Try discussion with her, not reacting against her.

[@lilrosey4728]

@@marie-michelleanderson2851 my mom is an awful person lol. But you wouldn’t know that because you are just some internet loony bin projecting your own thoughts and issues onto me! Stay safe out there, I heard dumb people die faster.

[@marie-michelleanderson2851]

@@lilrosey4728 Another childish response. If your mom is a creep don't engage in a relationship with her. But if her comments still affect you like that you're not free of her influence. And all the other comments are silly.

[@lilrosey4728]

@@marie-michelleanderson2851 I could say the same about your responses. Why are worried about someone else’s relationship with their mother?

[@sunflowerpainter]

Another problem is that people aren't ready for the way their tattoos will evolve in the future. All you see on pinterest is fresh tattoos, fine aesthetic lining, beautiful pastel colors... but these types of tattoos are actually the worst to take care of. Even if you protect them from the sun, regularly hydrate them... the lines will start to smudge and they will look chunkier than on pinterest. The pastel colors will disappear or kind of "blend" together. People don't educate themselves before getting tattoos, they don't understand that their skin changes, so do their tattoos.

[@nbxoo]

it’s like people forgot what permanent means

[@abbey5899]

I can understand the body dysmorphia that might come from some of these people getting impulsive tattoos they regret. At the same time? Buying into the new trend of jumping back into that old proto-faschy worldview that looks down on tattoo’ed people as ‘dirty’ is so gross, and I’d really urge them to step away from that element.

[@oyabun9650]

Imagine that your biggest concern at your wedding is that you have tattoos.. not your husband, not your family and guests, not the venue... you base it on how you look.

[@psycherevivedby]

I don’t think it’s fair to judge women for being concerned about their looks on their wedding day. We all know how much pressure women face to be the most perfect most beautiful bride who’s thin and feminine and has not imperfections

[@ssance]

I feel like the problem isn’t the tattoos but the self confidence issues….

[@LangwidereLMFT]

Interestingly enough, I started getting more frequent tattoos in my 30s. The first tattoo I got was in college when I was in my early 20s and didn't get any more for about a decade. Now that I'm older I'm really into them, but I don't regret any of them and I do my best not to be too impulsive 😁

[@shrodzmartz]

@@LangwidereLMFT Same here! Honestly my tattooing-est year was 2022 and I was already in my 30's!

[@fluffyduckbutt24]

Impulsive children shouldn't get permanent things done to their body. Insinuating we are dirty, not a" clean girl" bec of ink sounds like more misogynistic BS I'm sick of hearing about. Do u have to be a virgin too for ur white dress? If u love ur tattoos, you love how they look no matter what u wear.

[@laurenpiercy4014]

I started getting tattooed when I was 22 and am just taking it slow. I am being cautious not to fill my body with what I think looks cool at one time in my life. So far I really have no regrets, but if I ever do it will likely be just over 1 or 2 pieces in a large collection - much easier to ignore or fix than regretting a whole body full of tattoos. I am grateful that I had the foresight to look at getting tattooed as a lifelong journey instead of a race to a certain look or aesthetic because doing it this way is definitely the right choice for me!

[@Anya2014]

Same! I've been getting tattoos since I was 18, but now in my 30s is when I'm getting large visible pieces that I'd always avoided previously.

[@dradamov]

Same here! Past my 30's got my first tats and it's a blast. No regrets at all. My self esteem went up (also because I could work with my scarring as well) and I feel better than ever. And no impulsivity on my part since I research/design my own tats, which sometimes takes weeks or months.

[@mselliemak7938]

My mom totally brought up the “how will I look in a wedding dress” question when I told her I was getting a tattoo 😅 I just told her that I don’t want to avoid doing something I really want (for many reasons) because of one day that may not ever happen

[@filthism1659]

The problem is people jumping on trends in tattoos and not thinking them thru I sit on ideas for tattoos for at least a year or more and wait and see if my mind changes sure I do t have as many as I want but I like or love all my tattoos

[@LiterallyAllNamesAreTaken]

exactly. some people get tattoos when what they should really get is that design as a sticker on the back of their laptop screen. as that’s about as much thought that goes into it.

[@WildWhispr]

Totally, like there's no rush to get tattoos we have our whole lives! Id rather have a few high quality ones that i love than be covered in random pintrest tattoos just to be trendy. I feel like cause tattoos were (and are) trending so many were in such a rush to be 'cool' they got tattoos that don't really align with who they are and arent even high quality or that nice to look at.

[@CarminaVillamizarBeautyDiva]

I really feel it’s regret because of society. I was clean girl for many years , got tattooed in my late 30’s and i see pictures of myself and I think I look pretty. I will look pretty in a wedding dress too .

[@houijda]

I’m 25 and a decently tatted woman. I’ve been getting tattooed since I was 18 and I still love every single piece I have. In fact, some of my favourite pieces are from when I was 18/19. The only thing I don’t like about being tattooed is the reactions I get from other people-specifically men.

[@SeorkMaxx]

Poor thing, actions have consequences, most men do not like it, it is not feminine. Deal with it.

[@darkydoom]

I hate this line of conversation, "omg, did they hurt?" "Yes, of course they did." Then with a shocked, bewildered, almost agitated voice, "then why did you get them?" Me confused like the fuck, "the pain is worth the price of the art. As if pain would stop me." I find it such a stupid line of questioning

[@k4nd1incyb3rsp4c3]

@@SeorkMaxx then why won't men ever shut up about it? why can't they just go pay attention to non tattooed women? why do they always have to harass tattooed women so much?

[@vmbay2212]

@@k4nd1incyb3rsp4c3 Have you ever thought that maybe some women who are lightly or heavily tattooed; Are attracted to men who don’t like tattoos? Please don’t come at me….I have tattoos and I’m female.

[@k4nd1incyb3rsp4c3]

@@vmbay2212 sure? literally how is this relevant? what do I have to come at you for and why does your sex and tattoo status change that?

[@creativename6832]

It's definitely the thought of clashing against something pure/innocent, like wedding days, more than the reality. Those example you gave of tattooed women at their wedding were beautiful; those clean girl tik tokkers need to see those examples. 💖🔔

[@REGINLEIIF]

I agree very much ith that tiktoker saying they havn't found themselves. They switch aethetics regularly (no shame on being a chameleon) and tattoos simply aren't just an ✨️aesthetic✨️ they are a permanent change to your body you can't simply reverse and that will have consequences to your life. I feel like a lot of tattoo regrets have to do with getting them young and I'm very glad I only started getting tattooed when I was 27. It gives you time to really find yourself and your style, avoid trends and think everything through. I usually sit at least half a year with a tattoo idea (+ placement) before I act on it, except for flash tattoos every now and then. And it certainly helps that I only get tattooed by one artist who I trust fully and who does a great job.

[@kayseacamp]

Its so sad to hear so many people feel repulsed by their tattoos when I (and many others) feel the opposite. I used to HATE my body and would always try to hid it any way I could. But the more I get tattooed the more pride I take in my body. They have helped heal so much of my self-hatred.

[@itscarissaa3396]

social media has definitely warped a person’s perception on what reality is. everybody want’s to be/look the same when it comes to aesthetics, plastic surgery, and life in general. no one wants to be unique anymore and have their own journey on figuring out who they truly are. not having social media other than yt has definitely let me grow at my own pace and not have to constantly be exhausted by all these new trends and ideas. i urge everyone to put their devices down and experience life happily the best you can.

[@effytraveler6155]

It has been happening a long time ago. My old friend kept following trends and got a lot of tattoos he later regretted. He kept trying to pressure me to do so much. I refused. I know who I am. I finally got my first tattoo last year (33). Too many people are trend followers. Mustache. One word sayings. Lone wolf. Clock. Rose. Patch tattoo. Recently there were Barbie tattoos. Honestly, too many bandwagons.

[@sofiahagman3403]

Love the background, Olive is such a mood. 🔔

[@nethergoth]

My mom watches this Wedding competition show, whenever a woman has tattoos she goes like "Nooo, such a shame! They should cover those up," I'm sitting there thinking the exact opposite, that is THE day about yourself! Makes me a bit sad she feels that way. When you get tattoos for yourself, and you're on a day for yourself, if you can't be yourself there, then what's the point?! I honestly hope my fiancées tattoos will show, they're a part of her, just like mine are a part of me.

[@BlackLikeWhite]

I feel like a lot of them just jump from trend to trend, they're not themselves, but trying to be someone else

[@chunksofhistory]

There are so many, much more important things to worry about. I swear social media pressure to publicize every passing thought is making people’s lives worse. Seeking validation from strangers for your minutest worries (nobody AT YOUR WEDDING is gonna care about your tattoos, that you’re worrying about it suggests you value too much the opinion of strangers) is not a healthy way to live

[@DumbTacoBeast]

I saw a lady on an Instagram comment say “there’s nothing worse than a tattooed bride”. Really lady??? It’s the bride and groom’s day not yours and I believe having cancer, losing a limb, and many other things are much worse than having a visible tattoo in a wedding dress.🤦‍♀️

[@vegan.3176]

​@@DumbTacoBeast she wanted attention, and she got it from you :) it's called 'ragebait'

[@DumbTacoBeast]

@@vegan.3176 nah, she was old as hell. The comment section was full of other old people saying similar stuff. I never reply to those people because they’re stuck in their ways and I’ll just be wasting my time.

[@once.upon.a.time.]

Could NOT agree more, very well said.

[@blueyblue5831]

I think it might also just be that people might like how they look in a causal setting with tattoos but hate the look with more "dressed up" aesthetic. Also Sleeved wedding dresses or make up to cover the tattoos up exist ( like you showed the clip of) lol

[@abieaston675]

I want more tattoos for my wedding dress haha

[@celle_tattoo]

lol i feel this!!

[@marielacantarero8445]

Yessss!❤

[@bitteryellow]

love getting to see olive in the background! also thankyou for calling out the clean girl aesthetic

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

My brother had this problem over 20 years ago when no 'clean girl' aesthetic existed. He oscillated between wanting to be a cool tattooed dude and wanting to be preppy and respectable. Some of us are more changeable and can't just keep one look forever.

[@meggo329]

It existed it was just called the natural look

[@effytraveler6155]

I want the natural look on my arms. So no tattoos on them. I’m going for patchwork tattoos on my legs. My next tattoos I want are considered pinterest. One is a Halloween Stitch and another is a black and white realistic crow. I look forward to seeing them in a short wedding dress.

[@lissynyxx853]

I love your channel and your thoughtful, intelligent commentary. And Beautiful Olive is the sprinkles on the whipped cream! ❤🐈🔔

[@zsannab.2157]

I wanted tattoos since I was a child ( I'm 30 now ), but I'm glad I didn't have the money for it until I got 25. I'm heavily tattooed, and I love it, but it took a lot of time to choose the right design that represent my personality.

[@thatssosarah8089]

That’s why I often wait years in between getting my tattoos but all in all I love my tattoos and the only regret I feel towards them is just some of the placement and slight details but I still plan to get more soon! I also think it says a lot more about the tattoos they’re getting than anything cuz if you truly love them or genuinely don’t care about trends and stuff then nothing else matters

[@sighswoons]

I waited till I was in my mid 20s to get tattooed and don't regret it. Now in my early 30s all of them are quality

[@EditorJord]

this is the way.

[@marajones1828]

Yeah I know myself too well to wait till my frontal lobe is developed at least. It's bad enough I have ADHD, which is honestly the biggest reason I haven't gotten a tattoo. I get bored too easily. But now that I'm 26 and have ADHD meds, I'm willing to reconsider the idea of tattoo now that my brain is in a much better place to make that PERMANENT decision lol

[@glitter.inferno]

Tattoos should always be an adult decision. My tattoo artist tries to talk those 18 year olds out of it.

[@Deafkid97]

My friend is getting married & she has so many tattoos. She just tried on dresses yesterday & looked gorgeous in every single one!

[@publius791]

Between your last video about people regretting their tattoos, this one, and similar videos from other channels, I can't help but feel like regretting the tattoo is the actual new trend coming out of this, not necessarily about fitting in to other trends/aesthetics.

[@nova4476]

Took the words out of my mouth! I think trends are a big reason why people now hate their tattoos.

[@lilymulligan8180]

GREAT point! I mean, it's certainly emotionally activating content. "Oh man, this beautiful woman with cool tattoos regrets them - should I regret mine too?"

[@IntimateAlien]

29 year old millennial here. I started getting tattooed at 16 (In New Zealand you can get tattooed if you bring a parent/guardian with you) I knew I wanted to be a tattooed, person, but I definitely rushed into it the first chance I could. I got a dozen tattoos before I tuned 20, and I hate every single one I got that young. I didn’t research artists, placement etc well at this point either, and I’ve gotten laser on most of the tattoos from this time. But the tattoos I got after 21? I love them, and wish I’d waited until I knew what I wanted, and what my style was. My 60 year old Mum has tattoos she now regrets, so I think it’s more of a human thing to regret tattoos, than a generational thing. Tattoos aren’t for everyone, and I think a lot of people aren’t figuring that out until they’ve made the commitment.

[@Animal_tatts]

I think wedding dresses look absolutely gorgeous on tattooed women. I’m also loving little Olive in the background, she’s sooo sweet 🥰🐾🔔

[@VintageJuniper]

got my first tattoo at 18. 5 inches and full color on my bicep and I am still in love with it. went to italy when I was 20, drew my own tattoo design on the trip, and got it done in Rome. I admittedly have a few pinterest tattoos, but I love the stories behind them. I feel like it’s about your perspective with them. Don’t do this shit because it’s a trend.

[@hazel1245]

I'm a woman about to turn 44 and just traveled hours to get my first large tattoo and I feel what you might call relief? I feel like something that was missing has been found 🥰 And I think it's been easy for me bc at my age, I know that nothing (besides health, love, and how you treat people) matters, like, at all 😂 Edit: I love how kind and understanding you are, Celle. Thank you for being a wonderful example of a person 💖

[@samwich4886]

You said it best it used to make us stand out and then EVERYONE started getting them to fit in. 🤦‍♀️ it’s ridiculous and trends are dumb just be yourself

[@jazzminpayne6798]

Respectfully, I feel like a lot of people hate them because they just got tattoos to get tattoos without caring about the quality/placement/content of the artwork. You can be elegant and high fashion and look fem (if that’s your goal) with tattoos. They just have to be done nicely and care needs to be put in as to what you get, who you get it from, and where it goes. I know comforting to aesthetic can play a role in disliking your tattoos with certain outfits but that’s when you kinda have to get creative to tailor the aesthetic you. You can create a new aesthetic or just say f it and don’t comfort to anything. As far as tattoo regret, it happens. Coverups, laser and blackouts exist.

[@CooksFSH]

I think a lot of people jump into getting tattoos because of trends without deeper consideration to what it is they are really doing. My best advice is to ignore trends, develop your own personality, and take your time with any modification you do to your body! Doesn't matter if it's a tattoo, fillers, or surgery. Give yourself time to let ideas develop, you'll find that you'll grow out of most ideas and grow attached to some. It's your body, do what you want, but giving yourself some grace will help you make a decision that best fits your personality and life.

[@laratheplanespotter]

I’ve waited for my tattoo. I purposely told myself that if I still wanted the tattoo I want to get when I’m 35 I’d get it. Now it’s going to be my 40th birthday present for myself! (Which is in 18 months time)

[@laratheplanespotter]

Btw, no judgement here. We all have a life journey. We all have our own life experiences. Personally, I went through 15 years of putting other types of marks on my arms. Be your own person and to he11 with other people’s opinions!

[@neff6185]

Same here! I’ve wanted tattoos years before I turned 18, to cover up some self scarring. I’ve saved designs over the years to prove to myself that my likes change heaps. Tattoo designs I liked for 4-5 years I now hate! I told myself if by 30 I still want them, I will have saved enough designs (and money) to get something I really love and will have the least chance of regretting! Happy 40th and hope your tattoo turns out amazing

[@zombie.xo333]

I did some of my tattoos my self they look unprofessional but they mean a lot to me I could never regret them. And they’re part of who I am. These girlies are giving “I got tattoos cuz they were a trend and now being a “clean girl” is a trend and I need to fit in”

[@ljrcantread]

I waited to start getting tattooed until I was 29 partially because I wanted to be absolutely certain about what I wanted permanently inked on my body (and partially because my parents lied to me and told me I couldn't be buried in a Jewish cemetery). When I look back at my wedding photos, I wish I'd had my tattoos then! I don't feel as much like myself without them.

[@Bky89]

🔔this video is such a timely one for me! I’ve just started to get tattoos in my late twenties and I’m glad I waited this long because I know I would have regretted the ideas for tattoos I had when I was 18. But I’ve also been hesitant to get some bigger/ more visible tattoos precisely because of how they might look in my wedding dress. It’s not that I don’t think the tattoo ideas that I have won’t look beautiful or feel like me but I do think that there is something about not really seeing heavily tattooed people in wedding dress that has had a subconscious effect on my thoughts about it in a wedding dress. That said, there’s always tattoo make up and I don’t think anyone should feel bad about wanting to look/ feel a certain way on their wedding day. It’s also been a good reminder to me to really slow down with getting tattoos and remembering how permanent they are. Great video, loved your background and getting to see olive!

[@daniellozano6083]

Tattoos on women doesen't bother me . Even a Wedding dress , if you love her. She whole and clean and perfect no matter what . She will always be your Queen !

[@coleyhiteshew5090]

i’ve always wanted to be pretty heavily tattooed, but i quickly found myself falling behind my peers in the number of tattoos i had. i wondered how people who never expressed any interest in tattoos could be getting/spending more than me, and i felt like maybe i was a bit of a poser. after seeing this discourse, i feel much better about the decisions i made. for now, i’ll continue slow and steady with each piece being an investment im excited about!

[@Sapphvannah]

Constantly thankful I didn't start getting tattooed until I was 28 & very comfortable with who I am 🙏

[@SmarchitectMann]

I can understand why some would say less is more. My friend said to me, "don't you hate it when a naturally beautiful women gets a bunch of horrible tattoos? Looking like returned mail." 😂 And about the Bently bumper stickers... It's not about comparing yourself to other women. It's about being so gorgeous that a tattoo would degrade your beauty. You'll go from a 10 to a 6.7, especially if there's no "theme" and no coherent thought.

[@adday.]

I agree but feminists need to convince eachother and themselves that it they didn't mess up

[@RetroDeath]

The problem with the idea of "women should be clean" is led on by other women. This whole "clean girl" aesthetic is women judging other women. It's not a society thing. Women are just ruthless with each other. I mean, there is no "clean boy" aesthetic. I honestly feel tattoos should be 21 and up. Nobody finds themselves at 18.

[@neff6185]

I would say it’s also a society thing to a degree, because to fit the “clean girl” aesthetic you also need to have a lot of free time and money on your hands. To afford everything and execute it “right” you have to live a specific way. It’s a privilege to spend 4-5 hours in the morning on skincare, showering, haircare, making your breakfast from scratch ect. I also think it’s disgusting how women that can afford this shame others or imply they could if they “really wanted to.” Marketing this lifestyle as an option for anyone is lying. Even the name “clean girl” implies that if you fall outside of it you are unclean or dirty, it’s a very strange and problematic concept.

[@Trepanation21]

​@@neff6185 Social media eliminated the "society" consideration. People following trends online aren't being influenced by the community they live in, they're influenced by strangers and content creators.

[@violetskypilot6697]

Can't agree that "women judging other women" = not a society thing. Women judge other women harshest over cultural values: "I had to sacrifice and work hard to fit this societal standard for women, therefore to be happy I must seek reassurance that it makes me better than you." The whole idea of "clean girl" combines three societal pressures women are strongly pressured to visibly conform to: purity, attractiveness, and wealth. The wedding day insecurity is _because_ of the longstanding societal expectation that you must retain and display your "purity" and "cleanliness" for your wedding day. That's ancient, not something women have created out of thin air to be mean to each other. I also take exception to "women are just ruthless with each other." Okay, sure, _some_ women on tiktok are mean. But literally everything said by the "clean girls" or the tattoo-regretting girls or Kim Kardashian is said constantly and loudly by men online. If you want to see whether it's a "women" thing or "society" thing (as if women aren't part of society lol), think about how openly critical some men are of loud makeup and tattoos, because they make women less desirable or valuable in their eyes. As a woman, you receive a constant barrage of unsolicited criticism like this, and some women then inflict it on others. It's a nasty cycle, and by definition, societal.

[@k4nd1incyb3rsp4c3]

well I did. I was constantly changing until I turned 18 and found some independence and it made me realise who I really am when I'm just existing on my own rather than facing constant pressure from others on how to be. I haven't majorly changed since. I'll continue to change but at my core I'll be the same person.

[@Coolhotgem1ni]

Internalized misogyny strikes again. Women will find every way to go against each other. Men can do whatever they want without judgment, meanwhile a tattooed woman is no longer dainty and feminine enough to be apart of the clean girl aesthetic

[@ArtLeo_Art]

Just an observation: maybe this is obvious but anyone else notice that a lot of these trend pressures, from getting really tatted to clean-girl aesthetic, tend to mainly be applied to women and femme-presenting individuals? I’m just not observing a lot of men discussing their tattoo regrets as much or there isn’t a big “clean-boy aesthetic”

[@ItsOKtobeNormal]

Because women are more easily swayed than men tend to be, that's why praymid scams are mostly women and cults have mostly women followers.

[@rivkathegreat]

I think the one thing you gotta think of when getting tattoos, and specifically the size and style of them is: do I like how this looks when I zoom out? So when someone takes a picture of you, do you still like them. The size, the style, the placement, the colors? Because if the answer is no from far away and yes from closeup, the answer is actually still no. If you like it from up close and far away, you most likely won't dislike them on your wedding day because you'll still feel like yourself that day. I think that's a huge thing that people don't take into consideration: Does this feel like me?

[@raven_moonshine39]

That is amazing advice

[@redmaple1982]

Yup the issue here is that tattoos have a strong visual impact, they are on a canvas that is 3d, and they are viewed and different scales. Few people have the skills to fully understand how a tattoo will look outside of its design on paper.

[@mattcha.97]

First, I love the background, Olive is adorable! 🔔 I’ve never understood the whole trend-hopping thing, and personally, I’ve never really cared about being “cool” or “fitting in”. Even when I was getting bullied in elementary/middle school for being the weird nerdy kid who liked anime and video games, that didn’t stop me from being my true self. I think a lot of ppl need to realize that needing validation from others in order to feel fulfilled or accepted in society is not healthy, nor does it help anyone in the long run. We’re all on this earth for a finite amount of time, just be yourself and stop worrying so much about what everyone thinks about you. “You just gotta keep livin’ man, L-I-V-I-N.”

[@tychakra]

As a millennial (who doesn't use tiktok) seeing all of these beautiful people regretting their tattoos is sad. I look forward to my wedding day and wearing a dress that doesn't conceal my tattoos 🔔

[@okmoonshapedlimb1505]

I agree! "Would you put stickers on a bentley" are humans cars?? This argument is so annoying

[@k4nd1incyb3rsp4c3]

funny thing is I totally would.

[@susiprop6791]

Lol this is so beyond stupid. Like, with which product do we compare women today? Ah yeah... *checks notes* CARS, of course. Because we are nothing more than Status symbols. Btw, if anything, im a VW Bus, and those things need maximum decoration lol

[@waxenapple1195]

Even if we are cars...a racecar has stickers all over it and it looks cool. The analogy doesn't make sense!

[@dorisw2507]

It's just meant to challenge your perspective, not to make anyone feel bad. As a someone mentioned- yeah, I would!

[@KelseyJonesrunescape]

I got my first tattoo at 28 :) it’s a biggin! Shoulder to elbow . I love it so far (it has another session left ) I thought deeply on this permanent decision including wearing dresses and wedding day etc etc: I found that I wanted it enough and that I would feel comfortable in my own skin even with the tattoo. Be who ya are and say what you feel because those that mind don’t matter , and those who matter don’t mind :) Great video ! Love the cat hehe 🔔

[@obscuraxxxx]

I think this conversation is a good one to have so younger generations can think more seriously about getting tattooed... you're correct in saying people now get them to fit in instead of standing out. I still remember when tattoos were taboo and only devil worshipers got them hahaha. Now it's like everyone and their grandma do. I wanted to be heavily inked for a long long long time, had ideas that I still think would be nice since I was like 12; as it were, I was too poor to afford getting expensive nice tattoos (since I always knew I'd get great artists since I was NOT f'ing up a permanent decision like this) and now I'm 30, and I just... don't care? I'm not bothered by it, and I've seen enough horror stories that I'm fine with not being tattooed. (Like one girl getting her eyeballs tattooed and subsequently becoming allergic to tattoo ink......... nightmare.) If I really want to experience it, I'll get one of those henna InkBox kits and go wild, have some fun for a couple weeks. I think those should rise in popularity so the kids have fun without lifelong regrets.

[@madelynricket]

I agree, taking your time with tattoos is important!! I was really set about one tattoo, filled out a request form and everything. I didnt get booked that cycle and had to wait. By the time the next cycle came around, I wasn’t feeling that strongly about that tattoo anymore and decided to wait again. Turns out, I didn’t really want the tattoo that much! Wait until you find the perfect artist, the perfect placement and until you feel like it’s the perfect time for you.

[@Julie_Louis]

I’m recently engaged, and just bought my wedding shoes, and one of the things I love about them is it shows off my foot tattoo. Even if someone thinks my tattoos make my wedding dress more informal, who cares, it will be my wedding, and my wedding pictures, not theirs.

[@Shann-ht1ez]

I have tattoo regrets also. I was 18y for my first I'm 44y now. I do not regret all ( have 14 total) but I do regret the work from certain artists. What I wanted and what I got did not always match. Also having to have different artists finish work because the old artists moved on and can no longer see them has been problematic. I have one larger one I definitely wish I could remove but the cost is way too much for me. At least it's not visible but I'd still wish it wasn't there. I have and always will love tattoos but you don't always get what you wanted in my experience. So only partial regret.

[@marlameans5960]

I think any bride is beautiful, ink or no ink. I personally waited to get married before getting large tattoos. I have wanted tattoos since middle school, but I did not want to be heavily tattooed in my wedding dress. Now that I’m married, I’m actually procrastinating getting heavily tattooed because I want to make sure I have the savings, can tip my artist, and do all the research needed. I really want a full sleeve in the future and hope to have it done over the next few years!

[@Thornton019hockey]

I genuinely think I got super lucky with being an alt person for a huge chunk of my life and how I found the spaces for me with the media I had growing up. Yes, people regret their tumblr tattoos and things, but it was also the time of finding community on spaces like youtube channels vs a tiktok account. So I found my spaces like with Qcknd very early on and found a community where I got the pros and cons of tattoos and body mods very quickly. It wasn't advertised as a cute, trendy thing on youtube - even with the tattoo tour videos. It felt to me more like the sketchbook tour videos for art channels where you simply found more of those channels and communities. So even though I only turned 25 a few days ago, I don't regret a single tattoo and knew how to choose my work based on myself and not what looks cute on someone else or is the "in" thing. Now I have weapons tats and cute magical creatures (and a lil anime), and I think a magical themed wedding is perfect, since I'm also a HUGE nerd ;)

[@shawnnosaurus]

Yes on the backdrop, always and forever more kitty!

[@celle_tattoo]

yay hahaha im glad !!

[@paulstrife]

I see each of my tattoos from the frame of mind of them representing specific moments in my life. I will continue to change as a person, but have no need to forget how I got here.

[@christophermichael5764]

0:46 - The dog laying on the bed is getting the nap of life!

[@emilyhollier9128]

I got married in 2015 & my tattoos looked badass in my dress (my pfp is actually from our wedding shoot in a cemetery). I’m 39 so definitely too old for TikTok trends & giving a 💩 about what people think about me. Also hi Olive! I love seeing the furbabies

[@Karmaisabooth]

I’m so glad I’m 10 years into my tattoo journey and still love them, maybe down the line that’ll change (we dunno the future obvs) but for now I still love them! I’m 28 🥰

[@tayraee]

such valid points ! 🔔 sometimes i think i need more tattoos, but i know i need to wait to be 100% sure i want it. (placements , size , artist , it’s a lot to figure out if you want a solid piece you’ll always love) im happy with my current tattoos , thankfully. love seeing olive in the background 😺

[@kalofaeee]

Oooo this video came at the right time! I've been getting tattooed for a couple years now and i've built up a decent collection- and I've realized i'm prone to this type of anxiety. Visualizing how ill look in specific clothing or wondering if I'll now be barred from dressing a type of way, which is ridiculous. I've come to the conclusion that a lot of the reasons I feel this way have to do with my immediate environment. I'm in a smaller town in Utah at the moment which is predominately white, and also not tattooed. This is a point of ostrasization for me and I can get lost in the cultural norms of the place im currently in- despite how strong and astute I am in my identity both culturally and personally. I also think who you surround yourself with on a personal level will effect this. Human beings are social by nature so isolation in any capacity can feel quite detrimental. So if your friends or colleagues are not tattooed, you're going to criticize your tattoos and feel like they're the point of contention in a bridge you might feel you cannot gap. But all this to say- im not an impulse tattoo getter lmaoo. I don't really follow tattoo trends and all my tattoos are specific and catered to me. I love my tattoos, and I'm going to get more. But I'm still susceptible to the anxiety or passing regrets- especially if im in environments where there aren't many people that look like me. I feel most myself when I'm around other tattooed women or tattooed WOC, and I'm brought back to center and I have a better outlook on what I personally like and want my body to look like without the noise of outside opinions. But this doesn't really touch on the trend of tattoos and those who cover themselves impulsively. But I imagine the anxiety I can feel for my tattoos could only be multiplied if I had gotten them in the same manner most of these in this video got them. My piercings are apart of me and as my tattoo collection grows- so are they. So I adjust accordingly. If you got tattoos impulsively or extremely young, I can imagine the disdain you'd grow for them. Because you weren't getting them for yourself to begin with, arguably.

[@PurpleGold.]

I plan on adding body art (gold, diamonds, pearls added) on top of my sisters and nieces tattoos to celebrate and embellish their tattoos which will tie in beautifully with my great gatspy themed wedding but also in keeping with the essence of that era which was all about emancipation and freedom of expression. It was an era of enlightenment.

[@whoahanant]

It's like a mix of impulse and also planning. They got tattoos not thinking about how it might look on a wedding day but also you can just change the dress to not clash with tattoos if you think it does. Personally I don't think they look any worse with or without a wedding dress on but people who regret tattoos typically seem to think they look terrible with everything, because they regret it. Imo unique art is the perfect reason to get a unique wedding dress and not a traditional one.

[@rebeccab942]

I regret my very first tattoos, but put them where I can’t see them 😅 so I just don’t care. I’m in my mid 30’s and am now heavily tattooed, I have changed styles but the meaning behind all of them is a story of my journey, I will never regret that. Some of my worst tattoos are the most meaningful. Tattoos should be a very well thought out and never a rash decision.

[@lesabri]

Clean Girl is a trend because formally, these girls didn't know about basic hygiene. As a Hispanic-American Gen X lady, I feel bad for these girls who think taking a shower and washing their hair good is an esthetic. Wash your legs, too! Basic hygiene is very important.

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

do you mean "formerly"?