How to Find Your Next Tattoo

A significant percentage of people in the United States have tattoos. In the past, tattoos were rarely seen. But in today’s world, almost everyone has a tattoo which makes them more accepted and considered mainstream. If you are looking for your first tattoo or your next one, the following information will help guide you to the one best suited for you.

Reasons People Get Tattoos

• Artwork – People have been using their body as a canvas for artwork, also known as tattoos, for centuries. Choosing a variety of styles, colors, and designs that complement each other and create a larger picture is common for those who enjoy the artwork.
• Individuality – Everyone wants to be themselves and express who they truly are inside. Since you can’t go around shouting out what means the most to you and what sets you apart, you can choose tattoos that express your inner thoughts and individuality.
• Memories – The birth of a child, the loss of a loved one, your first dog, names, pictures, events and other creative tattoos that allow you to document a special memory that will last a lifetime. If you want to remember something special in your life, a tattoo will always be there to keep the memory alive.
• Milestones – Have you reached a milestone in your life? Did you just turn a certain age? Graduate school? Achieve a life goal? Checked off something on your bucket list? Milestone tattoos chart different accomplishments throughout your life and remind you how strong and powerful you truly are for reaching those goals.
• Symbols of Luck – We all wish we could have good luck. We also hope to keep negative energy away from our lives as much as possible. If you are superstitious or have a specific good luck symbol you would like to make into a tattoo, it’s an excellent way to always keep yourself protected.
• Commitment – Being in love is an amazing part of life. Many people are so deeply in love they get a tattoo of their romantic partner’s name, picture or symbol. If you are in love and want to show your commitment, getting a tattoo is the ultimate expression of your love.

Tattoos are a personal choice and experience. Tattoo artists understand the level of emotional attachment people have towards tattoos. They work together with you to create the ultimate artwork. Being open and expressing your emotions and meaning behind your new tattoo will help the artist create something unique and meaningful.

Amor Sierra is the owner of Miami Tattoo Co. She is an Anti-Trafficking Advocate, Active member of the South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force and the Miami Dade County Human Trafficking Coalition, an Ambassador of Hope with Shared Hope International, an Active volunteer in nearly a dozen anti-trafficking organizations in South Florida and a Trained Survivor Mentor. She is on the Board of Directors for DeliverFund, DeliverFund is a nonprofit, private intelligence organization whose mission is to eradicate human trafficking.  She has assisted local anti-trafficking organizations with the training of over 200 volunteers on human trafficking awareness in her community. Click here for more…