LaliGirl I noticed ignorant ppl with no basic understanding for a subject, will most often be the ones with the most grandiose cluster of nonsense opinions, which they will defend to the bone. It is funny
Did you not see her video where she told people who probably were really excited about their first tattoo that they were shit? Totally sounds like minding one‘s own business to me...
People overthink tattoos too much tbh, it's not that big of a deal, honestly. Anybody who has one or a few knows that you get them and no matter how much you like them, they're just... there? And you go about your day? A lot of non-tattooed people make it seem like you're going to wake up in a few years, suddenly regret the ink under your skin and cry, and stay inside and not have a life because you have this piece of art on your body. Lmfao, it's not that deep, susan.
HS even if i for whatever reason started to regret a tattoo, i honestly feel like i wouldnt even care all that much. like eh whatever it’s not a devastating thing for me that my body isnt 100% how i want it to look.
I have a badly done tattoo on my forearm, where I see it no matter what I do, the lines are shaky and a bit blurry and while I do sometimes have the "omg I absolutely hate it" moments most of the time it's just... there. I'm getting that retouched/corrected because I hate the lines but it's really not that giant of a deal
I have a bunch of shitty tattoos, and a few of them I might cover up just because they're in the way of other pieces I would like to get, but overall, while I wouldn't get them done today, they're also a part of me, you know? Getting them removed or covered up would be so strange. (Ofc I absolutely understand and support people who do want to get rid of their tattoos, though.)
I don’t absolutely love all my tattoos. I never think about the ones I don’t love. I rarely even think about the ones I do love. I just love being tattooed and getting a new one that you love honestly makes the others seem more insignificant. I don’t really feel a sense of regret. I have always hated the way I look way more than I could ever hate a tattoo. Tattoos are the main reason I’m becoming more comfortable in my skin. It’s mine and I have control over it.
In my opinion the only people who think "tattoos are trendy" are those who are attracted to basic/trendy types of tattoos like an infinity sign, a moon, a Hamsa, memes, single needle types of "simple" tattoos etc. Trends change, think about how popular tribal was at one point. Styles like traditional, neo traditional and realism are very unique pieces of art that will never go out of style and aren't just a trend. Just my honest opinion though. Also just because something isn't "you" anymore doesn't mean you won't want it on your body anymore, it just represents a different part of your life and a lot of people like keeping them for memories.
I would say tribal is also a style that will never die due to those tribes that have a youth that fight to keep those styles alive. I have a very simple tribal turtle tat because I wanted something simple and long lasting (it’s over 20 years and still good, but it’s also on my back). As for tattoos being around forever, um yeah, and we can thank the military for their resurgence and their main stay.
Tip Aly I believe people who get tribal tattoos as part of their culture/heritage are not participating in a trend. I was referring more to the people who get it because they think it looks cool or badass. Nothing wrong with getting something because you like the way it looks, but when people see tribal they typically think of a 90s/early 2000s trend.
The "tattoos are just a trend thats gonna fade" argument has been said for more than 10 years already and people still say it. I remember my grandmother said that to me in 2006. So its one heck of a long living trend..
JDoe the entire history of humanity heck of a trend 😂😂 like yeah there’s trends within tattoos but uh lmao they’ve literally been around longer than documented human history
JDoe i could literally throw up when people say that! Tattooed people are still a minority - (little out of context) same with straight edge and veganism - when people say „that’s just a trend“ if so, it’s not a really successful trend than ey?
deep blue charly actually, tattooed people are less and less of a minority in each generation! It’s been a while since I’ve done the research, but baby boomers were tattooed at a rate of about 4% and it’s gone up in increments ever since then. Millennials are about 46% tattooed (at least one) (Numbers were US based). It’s a change of the times more than anything
I love the thought that tattoos are snap shots from periods of your life so you can look back at them. If you look at it, you can’t really chose a lot about your appearance and getting tattoos gives me control.
Yes that's what I have said, it gives us the control of how are skin is going to look and that is far less regrettable than being born with some features that you don't like and have no control of. If we can choose to be a work of art I don't see how we would ever dislike that haha
I have 13 tattoos only because the cool kids are doing it. I make 0 decisions for myself. Once the crowd says to regret my tattoos I will feel badly. 🤨
My favorite question: "What are you gonna do when you're about 80, and have "ALL THOSE tattoos?!" My answer: Sit at the COOL TABLE with all of the other "Multicolored" people!!! 🤘🏻
That’s the dumbest thing I’ve never understood that like seriously what is the point? Like you’ll be old who cares are you really trying to have sexy skin at 80? It’s gonna be saggy, thin, and wrinkly anyways. People really think of the weirdest shit.
Saying that tattoos distract from the eyes is like saying that super patterned clothes or busy colored clothing or any dressy clothing takes away from someone's eyes 🤣
Yes, it just comes down to whether or not you like the way tattoos look. Like whether or not you like that style of patterned clothing. You can't please everyone. Either you like a style or you don't
to me it depends on the kind of tattoo. 99% of all tattoos dont distract at all from the face, but ive seen people with a portrait of a person or a giant skull on their chest (the cleavage area). a second face directly under your actual face is extremely distracting to me. at the end of the day a person can do what they want, the dont have to please me with the way they look
In terms of noticing someone's tattoos, firstly, we would see that as a good thing - we think they're beautiful and we've spent money on them, but secondly, I got my tattoos so that *I* would notice them, not other people - I was struggling greatly with eating disorders, body dismorphia, anxiety, depression, self hate, self harm, and suicidal thoughts, and my tattoos have helped me - I focus on my artwork rather than my physical appearance - I used to take my contact lenses out every time I got undressed so I wouldn't have to look at myself, and now I stand naked in front of the mirror, appreciating the art, and the canvas 💗
I’m glad you have found yourself in a better place. And in all seriousness, I know plenty of people that have received help from tattoo artists covering up self-harm scars. It’s a great way to make someone see beauty in their skin and feel beautiful 8n their skin. 🤗 and 😘 sweetie, take care.
My philosophy for tattoos is that, if one day, I decide I dislike whatever it is, I can look back on the time when I loved it enough to have it permanently etched into my skin. People change, but that's not a reason to stop yourself from expressing something you're passionate about. And if it really bugs you that much, that's why coverups and removal exist.
I mean, I'm a tattooed person and when someone tells me they could never get tattoos because they change their mind too much on clothes/fashion/taste I just say "ok, don't get a tattoo." I've stopped trying to explain to those people why I want/have tattoos and I've stopped trying to tell people that tattooing is not a trend.
But some people do have tattoos and do regret them. Some people do have commitment issues and will regret them and it would be better they never got one. Even this girl whose talking she did a cover-up of her entire arm...do you think she would have got the original tattoo if she knew she was going to cover it up from regret?
I’ve heard it said that if you spend all your time fretting and worrying over what ‘could’ happen or the way your life ‘might’ go then you’ll end up just siting in a corner, never going out and doing anything you truly want to do with your life. All I can say is PLEASE don’t live like that, you’ll be miserable before it’s over. Yes, maybe you will regret/ no longer love some of the tattoos you have ten to twenty years from now, but there are options to get them covered/removed. If you really struggle with it then try and come up with something you know you’ll never grow to regret; or look at it like I do. Maybe one day you will no longer be interested in the things your tattoos represent but you can always look upon them with fondness as they remind you of something in your life that was very important to you; events, or things, or people that shaped you as a person that you would never want to forget.
I definitely don't agree that is for everyone. I think it's fine if some people are happier not taking that risk, especially with something as permanent as tattoos. It's honestly not for everyone.
Oh absolutely it isn’t! In the end it’s something that each individual will have to decide about on their own, and sometimes that could take them a long time to figure out. But I do feel as though many people who really do want them don’t get them because they think about it so much that they talk themselves out of it; or they let the people close to them dictate what they choose to do with their life. It’s a scenario that I feel like happens in a lot of situations and isn’t just limited to getting tattoos.
I'm only 3/4 of the way through the video.. however.. in my opinion I honestly think people over think about getting a tattoo to the point they put themselves off without realising?! Also yes I have a couple that I don't love anymore yet, that's what I wanted at that time and it reminds me of being 18/19.. It's like a memory book on my own skin which I love. I genuinely think people just think too hard and for too long. Example.. my mum wants one and has done for a while now but is hesitant so I'm just going to book up a date and go with her and I know she'll be so happy once she gets one.
100% agree with this!! I’ve known I’ve always wanted a tattoo but was so scared of committing to a design (I’ve dealt/still deal with pretty bad commitment issues in general life). Then one day an artist I liked posted about having free space to tattoo people. The next thing I knew I’d booked an appointment for 2 little tattoos. I realised whilst booking them that if I didn’t get them now, then I’d never actually get them, it’s also weirdly helped with my commitment issues in a way too. Since getting them, all I’ve been doing is drawing potential new tattoos for when I’ve got the money for them. It was such a liberating feeling getting them and having my own say in my appearance. (Woah, I wrote a lot, oops.)
LRRRN I was soooooo hesitant to get a tattoo but I just got one and I am so in love it's crazy I didn't expect that. And just like you said if I end up not liking it years down the line to me it's still be a memory of this time in my life
100% agree and that's exactly what I thought when she said you may not like a quote you got before. I was like but that just shows you how much you've grown and reminds you of that time in your life. She has such a negative perception of tattoos that she can't understand that most people who get tattoos are positive they want that on their body. Like people aren't stupid we all know tattoos are a big commitment. Why would anyone who is serious about tattoos get a tattoo that they weren't sure they wanted at the time. Even if you do change, that tattoo is still a memory of a different time, and if you were sure about getting it then, I don't really think you would regret it just because you've changed or grown as a person. You could look at it as something to show how much you've grown or to remember what your life was like then. Tattoos are kind of like a scrapbook in that way.
This is why I never have any solid pieces I want done, just ideas. And if the money, artist and time align, then I get the tattoo I know that can be done.
I understand that she doesn’t want tattoos because everyone is different but it’s irritating how she’s convincing people that it’s the worst just because she almost had hers. I got my first tattoo 10 years ago when i was 19 because my mom loves tattoo and i don’t regret it at all. Sometimes i dont even remember i even have any tattoos on my arm until someone points it out! I see tattoos just custom made birthmarks. I have a palm size birthmark on my arm that my mom loves, she always tells me that it’s her reminder that she made me, she made a human, and that’s how i see mine. Tattoos are like birthmarks to me that remind me that i’m me. So if someone doesnt like tattoos then thats okay, but if someone is trying so hard to convince people it’s wrong because they think its wrong then they can fuck off lol
I got a band on my thighs and the first thing my un-tattooed aunt says is: "but that's never coming off!"... As if I didn't know that. Like, yes that's the point. Just because YOU don't get it doesn't mean it's wrong. Stop forcing your opinion on others, please.
I used to think of them as custom and intentional scars- but i like birthmarks so much better! I got mine when I was strongly dissociated from myself for much of the time, and tattoos helped me come back home to my body. My tattoos reminded me that I was me when I couldn't bear to live in my body, and while no one needs to know and understand that other than me, it blows my mind that people can be so judgmental of tattoos without knowing or caring about the different reasons people get them.
Just to add, I think it’s funny when non tattooed people say that tattoos draw attention away from features. To me tattoos, unique dress sense, unusual hair, whatever, would draw my eye to you, and then I would be focused on you enough to notice the nice eyes or smile or whatever. Unless your strikingly beautiful I wouldn’t notice you if nothing about you stands out. Also why is this white girl dressed like a Jamaican auntie with her headscarf and dreadlocks lol.
The sheer irony of her saying she’s ‘afraid’ that in 15 years people will ‘look down’ on tattoos when she’s making a video looking down on tattoos and telling followers who are open to her influence that they should also do so. The ignorance...!
Lol!! Good for you! Your comment made me happy... Just the thought of somebody somewhere happily admiring their thighs while doing their business is just so wholesome
When she said "people are only getting tattoos because it's trendy right now", it really reminds me of people who say that everyone is suddenly gay right now because it's trendy.... like, no. People have always been gay and people have had tattoos for a VERY long time (as you mention), it is just being represented/shown way more in mainstream media right now. I find the "it's just trendy" argument really condescending too because strangers act like they know you better than you know yourself! And while everyone changes/grows over time, your past never changes so your tattoos will always be a representation of your life and tell your story of growth. People always like to look at the most extreme examples of bad/inappropriate/hypothetical tattoos to discredit the entire artform! Tattoo haters be like: "What if you want to be a primary school teacher in 20 years, what are you gonna do about that giant tattoo across your face that says BITCH then?" lol
It seems really ignorant of world cultures to me to just relegate tattoos to a trend. They've existed in cultures all around the world for various reasons. It's just become a part of modern culture in various parts of the world, is all.
Hoop Monster yeah once the white/Western world gets a hold of anything they're like "hey look at this thing we invented" while simultaneously degrading it because it is reminiscent of other cultures.
@@msjadedoom I'm confused why would having commitment issues and personal issues on somebody be funny to you? I dont even get why this is a reaction video. The girl in the video said her opinion on tattoos so she didn't get them, it's not a big deal.
My tattoos represent parts of me. No matter how many months, years, or decades pass, they will always be a part of who I am and part of what made me who I am. I think the fear/nervousness that tattoos may not truly represent them later on in life stems from a sort of shame regarding who said person regards themselves to have been.
I would say they are not a trend as trends come and go whereas tattoos have been around forever. There is however trendy tattoos to get. Such as the minimalist tattoo trend at the moment. Its like saying wearing clothes is a trend. No you can have trendy clothes but the idea of clothing itself is not.
Funny to me that non of these arguments are ever made about other choices. You don't know what your future holds but it doesn't stop people from having children and getting married and making large purchases that are hard to get out of like property and houses.
That part where she said Tattoos are a trend It's not a trend they are just more accepted that's why so many people are getting them Because they are no longer afraid that if they get one they will be judged or not able to get a job
I was wondering for half the video why your rose looked so different and I didnt want to assume anything but oh my god that rework is popping and the traditional style is just making my heart melt 😍
I got my back piece at 19. I'ts a rather large floral Elk boy. I always get asked "what if you don't like it in a few years?" and like HONESTLY... even if I'm no longer in love with it down the road, it still is a part of me. It's still part of my life story. Even if the meaning behind the Elk changes for me that doesn't erase the fact that I once WAS that flower child girl who preaches peace and love and respect for the earth. It doesn't change that my beliefs in that space of life has helped to form me into the person I am now. Life is about growth, you don't skip stage to stage it's a linear experience. So like screw it, get that cheesy instagram quote because even if it one day is no longer your life motto...it once was, and that outlook has shaped who you are now...and that's important. Its still you. Idk. Much love to you doll. (also I almost spit out my coffee at the words "softer look")
I see where Elise is coming from with all of her points. When she talks about the picture on her wall I agree with you, I’m not tattooed, but if you think about it like having your ears pierced, you don’t constantly stare at your ears 24/7 and you just get use to them (I’m not saying it’s the same thing, but you know what I’m saying). When it comes to her saying tattoos are a trend I also get where she’s coming from. A lot of people are getting tattooed now and a lot of people get them on the fly because “everyone is getting them”. All together i just think Elise is just someone that shouldn’t get tattooed, some people easily decisions and those people shouldn’t get tattoos. I love tattoos I plan on getting them in the future, but I 100% understand where Elise is coming from.
Maddie Schmidt it’s actually not a bad analogy, I have several ear piercings and a nose piercing as well as two large tattoos, but I barely notice any of them.
I have a couple of face piercings (eyebrow, nose, 2 lip) and I've had them for between 11 - 15 years now and I hardly notice them. I realized how second nature having them is when my boyfriend's stepdad's mom moved to town and she was like "do those hurt?" and I was confused for about 30 seconds and then she pointed to her face and I was like "oh shit" ahaha. I just completely forget they're there most of the time. That being said I probably could never get a tattoo. I'm not one to commit lol. The piercings I can take out (used to have my tongue done too but I took it out about a year ago bc I didn't like it anymore). Hell, I've been dating the same guy for 12 years and refuse to marry bc of my commitment issues. Lucky for me, he has commitment issues too LOL.
I think tattoos become more “trendy” because more artists with more styles have come out. And hey some people like getting spontaneous tattoos. I don’t think you should need to think before doing something because it creates memories. But if you want to think long and hard that’s okay too ya know?
None of it really has to be this complicated, if it's not for Elise then that's fine. Why someone feels the need to make a big speech about their thoughts on why people get them and why they shouldn't or why they don't etc always seems strange to me, do people ever get asked why they don't have tattoos? I have quite a few, 20+ over 12 years time and am not fully the same person as I was 12, 10, 5 years ago but I always WAS that person. At the end of the day it's just skin, whatever colour it is. What people do to their skin shouldn't be anyone else's concern, really.
ZombieWeiss I guess it's the same reason people feel the need to give a big speech about their thoughts on gay marriage, abortion, interracial relationships etc. Because people think their opinion matters to the people who are doing whatever it is they're doing lol. When realistically, someone having a negative opinion about tattoos isn't gonna make someone who has tattoos suddenly care lol.
It's always interesting to me when people say "tattoos are a trend" because they've been a part of humanity, as a whole, for such a long time. I mean, just off the top of my head there are culturally significant ones like Polynesian tattoos and there are/were indigenous tribes in north America that tattooed themselves to show bravery or accomplishments (and yet sometimes purely for looks; apparently women of the Apsáalooke--Crow--tribe were especially inclined to tattoo their faces!) And even just the later "sailor culture" of getting anchors/swallows/ships/etc. Tattoos have been around for as long as anyone can remember, it's just that they're becoming far more common so they seem like a trend because the people tattooed aren't from the "traditional" group of people that get tattooed--bikers, people in the punk scene, military types, etc. (I think my mother and grandmother still think of tattooed people as being inherently the "dangerous types." lol) The reality is that tattoos are going to being around for a long time and they already have been--whether it IS for fashionable purposes or for the more traditional ceremonial ones.
Tattoos aren't a trend, but there is currently a trend for tattoos. I'm currently having a memorial tattoo done and each session there's been a couple of people call in and say they want a tattoo but have no idea what they want!! I know I'm not going to regret my tattoo, but I can see these people getting a quick flash tattoo and then as fashions change regretting it.
I'm confused what your point was? She said it was a trend not that it hasn't ever been in history. Trends come and go it doesn't mean trends happen once and just end
{Just a fair warning, I got a bit passionate and I rambled, so this is a long read} I totally respect her opinion; I really don't think tattoos are for everyone, just like not everyone likes coffee and not everyone likes Star Wars. But what does bother me is that when people who dislike tattoos try to explain why they don't like them, they always play up on old stereotypes and negative tropes. Like when she was talking about people getting their exes name tattooed and how they'll regret it in a few years when they breakup or whatever. Like, obviously getting a boyfriend or girlfriends name tattooed on you isn't really a good idea, and people in the tattooed community know that, especially in today's world. So that argument is really outdated. Along with the whole 'you'll regret them later' argument in general; as if that person can somehow see 20 years into the future anyway. And also that bit where she said that 'you don't know how they'll look in 15 years' (or 50, idk what she said). Actually I do. One; you have references because surprisingly there are older people in the world who have tattoos. Two; if they were done well and by a good artist, they'll probably still look pretty damn good and three; even if they're wrinkly, who the hell cares. I can get it touched up if I wanted or I can enjoy my wrinkly tattooed skin and you can enjoy your wrinkly plain skin. What also rubs me the wrong way about what she was saying and how she put it, was that she's clumping all the dumbasses who don't take tattoos seriously, who DO get tattoos for views (like Jake Paul, as you mentioned) and who get tattoos just because they're trendy, with the people like us who are really passionate about tattoos and who really love them and love getting them because we see them as art. Like obviously there are always going to be people who give their group (that being tattooed people) a bad name. But those people aren't the majority, they are the few. It just really pisses me off when people pick and choose and decide that EVERYONE in that group must be like those few shitheads (sorry I cuss a lot). Also I really don't think tattoos are "trendy" right now, as if they were birkenstocks or some shit. I just think they've become a lot more socially acceptable which is why there's been a surge in tattooed people, and also why they're being mistaken for a trend. And speaking of "trends", I can almost guarantee that people who are actually passionate about tattoos had been wanting to get them long before this apparent "tattoo trend" started. Also, even if tattoos were a 'trend' and they became 'uncool' at some point; who the fuck cares, if you still love your tattoos, then you still love them. I know I'm still going to love mine no matter what the world thinks of them. But shifting to a slightly brighter subject, I totally agree with what LRRRN said; I think a lot of people really overthink their tattoos. You should definitely think about what you're getting, so you're not getting something just on a whim. But on the opposite end, I feel like if you think about something for so long and debate about getting it for so long, you end up hating it by default because you're obsessing over it. So I totally agree that the whole 'hang it up for a few years and see if you like it' method is a shitty idea. Like if I saw a dress on ASOS or some shit, and obsessed over it for like 2 years, I would just hate it because the indecisiveness and obsession ruined it. And the whole 'you don't notice your tattoos' is SO TRUE. I have Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics on my outer forearms ('Is this the real life, is this just fantasy') and I always have random people, like say at the store, ask me, 'IS this the real life?' or 'Yes this is the real life.' And I'm just like...what? Because I always forget that they're there lol. I also hella agree that even if you get a tattoo at 18 and aren't really into it anymore at 24, it just reminds you of the person you were at that age. Like sure we change a lot as we get older, but I don't want to forget who I was when I was 18 or 20 or 23. That's why I could never see myself genuinely hating or regretting my tattoos because, again like LRRRN said, they're memories. Like I have a keyblade tattoo on my arm, and I'm not totally in love with it anymore only because it's in a style that I'm not fond of on myself (traditional) and I wish it were in a different place because I have plans for that part of my arm. But I still love it because it represents my 18 yr old self, and I remember feeling so badass after getting it (since it was my first). So I really don't believe the whole 'you'll regret them later' bullshit; unless you get ur exes name tattooed...then maybe. Anyway, if you've made it this far, you deserve an award.
Sommer Blume as white folk, wearing dreads will make you stand out quite a bit as its a very uncommon hairstyle amongst caucasians. Elise complaining that tattoos are "too distracting from the face" is very hypocritical imo, because her dreadlocked hair is just as, if not more distracting than tattoos haha
Oh I see. Yeah i get that, i see why you find it to be hypocritical, but ig it's being more modernised (or she doesn't care about her hairstyle/assumes others doesn't) so that's why she said tattoos are distracting despite wearing that hair. Her whole style/outfit is very out there tbh, she's not trendy/2018 fashion style if you get what i mean.
sparkdala well i guess that depends on where you live. If you would come to finland you would notice that white people are the ones wearing dreadlocks and not black people. Like really, i know like over 10 white dreadhead and like 2 black people, and you could notice the differend just by walking in the streets easily.
Mimi m if that is the only reason you're not listening to someone i'm truly sorry for you. To me thats like saying that if martin luther king wore crocs and sandals, he shouldn't be listened.
I am so glad that you made this video. I have been following Elise for a few years, and I was really offended by her video. I think that it would have been okay for her to say that she doesn't like tattoos and that she doesn't want tattoos. However, all of the other stuff she said just got more and more offensive, and was obviously being said by someone who is extremely uneducated/ignorant about tattoos. Nobody (okay, 99% of people) will go through the pain of tattoos just to be "trendy". People don't just get tattoos to be more popular. Somebody pointed out to her that if tattoos are trendy then it has been a 5000 year trend. She actually said "yes but tattoos are much different than they were 5000 years ago". I pointed out to her that EVERYTHING is different. She is a TH-camR ffs. Her followers then proceeded to get very nasty with me, and she posted another video about how mean people are being to her. I am extremely frustrated about this video that she posted. I think that it helps people feel justified in their hatred for tattooed people, and spreads frustrating misinformation. She refuses to even listen to reason or acknowledge that she is wrong. People who get tattoos aren't really going to care if they get less popular and remove them to appease strangers. >:( Sorry about the rant, this video of hers just really irked me. I'm just so disappointed because I have really liked this girl, and I expected her to be more tolerant and accepting. I agree wholeheartedly with everything that you said. This is why you are my favorite!
Hey Jessica. I have also followed Elise for awhile (but not so much in the past year) and I agree with you I was surprised by this. Especially because of the comments she has made before about how she hates how ppl make snap judgements about her because of her dreadlocks etc, the fact that she would judge ppl based on tattoos seems somewhat...hypocritical.
YES I AGREE SO MUCH she has dreads and imo people started getting them as a trend so someone could make this exact video about her hair ya know? Like I think it’s the same type of idea and she is usually all about being like non judge mental but the way she went about it was just rude and very idk uneducated?
As a fellow dreadhead I followed her too for a few months. Never saw the tattoo video though. I stopped following her because I found fer probematic about her hair. It seems my thoughts weren’t that far fetched.
I too used to watch Elise for years too, and had to stop about 5 months ago. I got so disappointed in her righteous attitude. Her hollier-than-thou, smarter-than-thou, better-all-around-than-thou attitudes made me so mad. She preached love, kindness, we’re all one, hippy love, and as her boutique did better and better, she now fights with people constantly that she always thinks she’s right and everyone else is so stupid they’re a waste of time to spend time with. She has been rude to people who come into her boutique right on camera behind their backs. They’re going to go home and watch her. What a tragedy that she would be such a mean person on purpose !!! My philosophy is that we all need to live as one because we’re all we have. Tattooed, not tattooed, working, not working, higher up or someone who cleans toilets, from Africa, Ireland, Canada, US, or married or unmarried, why should it matter. We need kindness.
I agree with you when you said something about having quotes tattooed on you and how people live by them. I have a quote that I got tattooed on my back that says "the wolf that wins is the wolf you feed". I researched this quote for a while and it is an old Cherokee quote from a story that says there are 2 wolves inside every person. One wolf is happy, loving, kind, positive, calm etc. and the other wolf is hatred, negative, anger, sadness etc and the moral of the story is that whatever wolf you 'feed' is the one you will become. And I try to live by this on a day to day basis xo
Okay, 2 years later, but she said she can't imagine liking the same work for years- I can say without question that Alphonse Mucha has been my favorite artist for more than 20years. I can look at the same piece of work a hundred times and still think that it is gorgeous, well done, and soft yet powerful. I have no doubt that a beautiful tattoo can withstand the test of time.
I love tattoos ……….. as long as they are on other people! I used to want a tattoo so much……then after a year of wanting to get one, there was no longer the desire to get one. Some people just aren’t meant to get tattoos. I am one of those. But I enjoy seeing other people’s tattoos.
Got my first tattoo at 19, have gotten 7 more, and my first is still my all time favorite one. I love it so much. It’s been YEARS and I still obsess over it
can you do a video about colour tattoos on dark skin? i had this idea for my first tattoo and the artist told me I was too dark to get any colour inked on. it kind of messed up my motivation to get more tattoos. especially one that I really want right now.
JadeisJaded I felt compelled to answer. Please check out imani k. brown an African American female tattoo artist, who specalizes in dark skin tattoos. She also has a website: ipukekawaii.com. There's a documentary on youtube called 'Color Outside the Lines' about African American tattoo artists and if you check Instagram there's darkskinskinbodyart where you can view different tattoos on dark skin and the many different tattoo artists who do quality work on dark skin. Good Luck! Just remeber that 1. It can definetly be done and 2. Don't settle for a cheap tattoo; your skin is too beautiful.
Any color?! Hmmm I don't know about that....from your profile picture in the summer I am about your complexion (Id say a half shade lighter) And I had the same experience...until I went to people who actually knew how to do colors on darker people. Some things will just not work...like pastels, but to say you can only get black and gray is not true. I have green, purple, and red.
Over the course of 13 years working in a job that dealt with thr public and body modifications, I found that there were 3 types of people who considered tattoos. First there was people who were extremely hesitant and indecisive on getting tattoos, and they rarely got them because they couldn't decide or were too stuck thinking in the future and they usually were happier without the tattoo anyways. Second was the opposite, with people who were too easily influenced by people in their lives and got something their friend/significant other wanted and then those are the people that regretted it. When I was talking to those people, that's when I suggested the idea of putting it on the wall for an extended period of time, and I actually had people come back to thank me for that because they weren't wanting the tattoo after a few days/weeks/months. And the third type of person wanting a tattoo, wants it's for their own reasons and I find they rarely are the type to have any regret on their decisions because they made the decision for themselves. This is the category that I fall into, and I love all my tattoos (even if some are cheesy or I would change placement to make better room for more). And at first I needed more time considering tattoo designs and placement but now I'm just as happy with my tattoos without as much thought.
This girl seems nice enough and before I actually got my tattoos I thought just like her. Then I realized that I was completely overthinking it and it's really not that big of a deal. If you want something, as long as you're not harming yourself or others... Go get it. You only live once.
I love the "live for now advice". In my 20s I just had a couple of small tattoos (ankle, back, waist). I LOVED sleeves but I was always worried about how getting bigger pieces would affect my chances for finding work in the future. In my 30s, I got over it 😎 I'm in love with the art I have on my body (full sleeve, half a sleeve, neck and clavicle tattoos) and I'll be having my hands tattooed next month. I'm all in and I couldn't be happier
I loved what you said about not living for the future. Why worry about something you can’t control or hasn’t happened yet? That is not the way to live. I got my first tattoo recently after years of debating if I should. It’s a sunflower on my calve and i love it. Will i always? I don’t know but it means a lot to me personally and I got it for me. I’d been watching so much true crime and I had to remind myself that I don’t know where I will be tomorrow but I know where I am today and I’ll have the tattoo I’ve always been wanting. I plan to get more soon too. At 26 I just don’t have time to think about what if’s but more of what now’s. Live for you and for what others want from you. It sounds like she cares more about what others will think rather than how important it may be for her.
Even if you do outgrow your tattoos, that doesnt mean that it was NEVER important to you, it may not be something you live by now, it’s a reminder of who you were, and where you came from. It can be a reminder of your roots.
The only thing i agree with elise on is it does take longer to have bigger tattoos treated with tattoo removal laser. The body can't break down the ink in huge sessions so if we were removing a huge back piece (I've seen it done) we would need to do 6 seperate sections, spaced apart by a few weeks as if they were smaller pieces.
YES! Thank you for wording everything so well. I really enjoy hearing the side of a very tattooed person, without you tearing her down. I myself am only on my first tattoo so i never know if my view/opinion weighs up against someone with a lot of tattoo's. But I agree with so much you say!! (btw, love how your rose rework pops in this vid)
I don't really know how you define "regret," but my tattoo has caused me to avoid swimming pools, spas, massages, tank tops, low-back blouses or dresses, and it has been a serious point of hesitation when it comes to intimacy for the past 10 years. It is not only hideous, but filled with bad memories of an abusive person in my past. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of my youth because I have literally not felt comfortable in my own skin. That said, I am in the process of getting it lasered (Which yes, is far more physically painful than I remember the original tattoo being), and am planning on getting a big beautiful back piece to go over the faded portion remaining. I feel like my confidence is right around the corner and it feels so free. I have just recently found your channel, and I want to thank you for doing what you do. You're not only informative, but inspiring!
The biggest thing I notice with commentators like the blonde girl is that they often confuse personal preference with a solid opinion about how other people should live their lives. Even if someone DOES make all the potential mistakes she lists and really ends up regretting a tattoo... why do you care?! No-one is asking you to do it, too. Her reasons for not wanting tattoos are completely valid -for her-, but why they would extend to everyone else I have no clue.
I adore people who have never had tattoos or laser removal telling others how "painful" something is. I have a small tattoo that needs a few laser sessions before I have a coverup. It is (in my humble opinion) MUCH LESS painful than getting a tattoo. I may have a superhuman pain tolerance or it just truly may feel like a pinch at each area being lasered. Laser is a highly safe and effective way to remove/ lighten most tattoos over time with the help of your lymphatic system. I hope people will eventually stop stigmatizing people for getting and having tattoos and then further inducing unnecessary fear when they may desire laser treatment for whatever reason. Ultimately, our skin is what we inhabit in this lifetime, nothing more. That said, there is quite a lot to be learned about a person's life and soul from the tattoos they choose to have.
I actually really like Elise and I've watched her for a few years now (mostly as a fellow white girl with dreads) but I am also heavily tattooed. I didn't agree with pretty much anything she says in this video but I still appreciate how heavily she emphasised that it was her opinion and I don't think she would have made this video had people not asked her so much haha
When she says she doesn't like how tattoos draw the attention away from the features, I see that as a negative outlook. To me and many others, that's why you get them in the first place. They make you feel better about your features and parts of your body that would otherwise make you feel insecure. If it gives you confidence in your body, that's priceless, whatever anyone else says.
everything you said in this video was so spot on. Tattoos really aren’t all that serious, I’m actually in the process of getting one tattoo removed and another re-worked. If you end up regretting a tattoo then there are ways to change them/“fix” them, just because its a permanent decision does not mean that its the end of the world if you end up regretting them.
Your makeup is beautiful in this video I love your tattoos heavily tattooed women are just as beautiful if not more so this woman doesn't seem to know enough about tattoos to be talking about them she seems to have a lot of assumptions love you Lauren
my grandpa got a really nice dragon tattoo way back when he was about 20. its faded allot and is a bit patchy now but he still loves it all the same, even though its not in the same style that hed get a tattoo in now if he ever decided to get a second. its an important memory for him and he has a huge respect for tattoo artists and he loves going into the history of tattoing. one of his good friends is covered head to toe in tattoos, like theres little skin left bare, hes 60 and he hasnt regretted a single part of his tatto journey. he loves how he looks to this day. tattoos arent for everyone but it annoys me so much when people try to push their anti tattoo agenda on everyone. tattoos can bring so much happiness and confidence to people
Lauren thanks for making another one of these types of videos always enjoy watching your reaction to that person. Also, I just have to say I totally am on board with what you stated here and side note I love the new paint and decor of your room looks awesome!
I think part of the issue is she is 20. I remember 20 and all of the insecurity I had going into this “real” world by myself. I am turning 40 this year and I got my first tattoo. I am pretty solid in my views, my job, my life so if I want to do something I just do it and the world can deal with it.
Even if a tattoo doesn’t apply to how you currently are, it’s still a representation of your story and what you’ve overcome. Your past is still a part of you. I see them as reminders to never forget what you’ve been through. But, to each their own :)
I think she doesn’t understand that her fears and hesitations about tattoos have nothing to do with anyone else’s experiences. My tattoos have all been a bit impulsive honestly but I’ve never regretted any of them. I grow with my tattoos. The meaning evolves as I do. Idk.
I really appreciate your mature attitude regarding her opinion vs. your opinion. You handled the subjects that she brought up with respect for her beliefs and still expressed your point of view. Funny, my last tattoo was eleven years ago, about the time that you started getting yours. My reasons for stopping were economic and now I am ready financially to resume. I've been watching different channels in order to bring myself back up to speed and I've found a lot of enjoyment out of your posts. So much has changed and the quality of what's out there is so much better. Its an exciting time to be able to start again. I've always been of the school of thinking about the next one for years before actually doing it, but have been coming around to the mindset that it's not as necessary now. I would say for someone getting his or her first tattoo that he or she should spend some extra time making sure that what's in mind is really right for that person, but once a person has found that tattoos are something he or she enjoys, then it becomes less important to spend years planning and waiting.
Late for this video, but I always scrolling and looking at people with tattoos and thinking "ow cool, i want too". Then i'm silent and realize i have tattoos. Not even small ones. And well, tattoos are like decorations. She puts them an a wall, i put them on my skin. I just got a memory tattoo for my dog who has passed on. Now i finally feel that he's with me. That i can be close to him.
'Am I looking like Vin Diesel or something?' haha that made me laugh ^^. Love your videos, you make good points and are still fair and respectful of other people's opinions :).
So I'm getting my first tattoo in a little over a week. And her comment on quotes struck a chord with me. I understand not getting a tattoo the second you have the idea but saying "What if you don't like the quote in a couple of years?" is just mean. I've wanted this poem quote since high school and now I'm in university. But we shouldn't be so worried about not liking a quote in a couple years because even if you stop living by it, it was still apart of your life. It shows your life progression and, as you said, so long as the quote isn't cheesy it's likely you'll like it in a few years time.
I think both of you hold valid opinions because the experience of getting/having a tattoo is subjective. I think both of you hit on subjects that are valid for certain people/personality types. Either way, good on the both of you for speaking out your opinions! However, I definitely understand Elise's point about tattoos being distracting. I kept staring at your beautiful rose instead of your face!
As someone who has booked their first tattoo, a lot of this girls' points just seem like personal reasons SHE wouldn't get a tattoo. As far as getting a tattoo "just to be trendy," like yeah that's just a typical human thing with every trend that's ever existed, that's not exclusively a tattoo problem.
I think that most people without tattoos believe it’s a much bigger deal than it is, hence why they fear regret. Once you have a few tattoos you realize it’s really not a big deal and that you won’t regret them as long as they’re done well and you like them aesthetically.
I know this is a super old video but I’m binging your channel because I have an upcoming session. Anyway. I say this with all the kindness and compassion in my heart, not to be ugly or ANYTHING. But as someone with generalized anxiety disorder... I recognize a lot of the traits in Elise. Having to think about every single worst case scenario.... over analyzing every single decision... the inability to make a decision without input from others (hence her making the video in the first place...) are all signs pointing to some kind of anxiety disorder. Like I said, I don’t say this with any ill intentions, I could be totally off base and out of line... but as someone who’s diagnosed with GAD and takes medication and sees a therapist regularly... not every single decision has to be this huge of a deal. Yes tattoos are a big decision and permanent (debatable) but if this kind of thinking seeps into other areas of her life I sincerely hope she can overcome that and live a little less anxiously and live more in the moment.
There is nothing wrong with just not liking tattoos yourself but saying all that stuff was just offensive and uneducated. Anyhow your rose tattoo is seriously looking so amazing! It makes me want a rose myself! Also you done such a great job doing up your room! You can really notice how much brighter it is and you stand out so much more ❤️❤️❤️
People used to tell me my future husband might not like my tattoos so I shouldn't get them. I got them for me not anyone else and I don't want to be with someone that thinks his opinion of what I do with my body matters more than mine.
I knew I wanted tattoos when I was 9,after seeing a man in a swimming pool with pretty much his whole torso tattooed,including full arm sleeves and being fascinated by him.This was in the very early 90's before tattoos,especially on women were a 'trend'.I was desperate for my first tattoo at 14(luckily I waited)which was in the late 90's again before multiple tattoos on women were a thing,so Elise is totally off by saying people get tattoos because they are a 'trend'.I understand it's just her view and I'm totally fine with it 🙂
A tattoo is a memory of who you were at the time. You shouldn't get embarrassed if your past self had bad taste and got a stupid tattoo, that's still who you were. Don't be ashamed of your past, honor yourself and grow
I've been thinking about getting tatted for a couple of years now and I just want to thank you for creating so many informative and entertaining videos; I feel like I'm a lot more knowledgeable about tattoos now and I'll be able to walk into a studio comfortably without feeling like I don't know anything
I absolutely love my tattoos. I got 5 tattoos (3 are small and 2 are medium size) in 4 months a year ago. They are all parts of me and I've never thought of them any other way. When I see them I get lit up and I want to show them to all the people of this planet, because they are amazing and they are me in a way. Most of the time I forget that they are there and sometimes I get very scared when I look at the wrong place and can't find my tattoo (I always find it in the end, but still). And I know I worked hard to get them. Even though I didn't earn money myself I've experienced the pain (so much bright colors, so much handpoke) and every second that lead up to the moment of me looking at my tattoo in the mirror was worth it. I don't care what other people say, because that's the way I am and I am the one who has tattoos, not you.
I don’t have any tattoos, for various reasons, but I love looking at other people’s tattoos. As a teen, many of my friends were getting tattoos. I told them I was just too random and different from day to day to get a tattoo. My style and view points were changing so often that I couldn’t do something permanent. Not to mention much of my family thinks tattoos are sinful. My mom never would have signed off on me having a tattoo and I didn’t want to fight with the people I was living with. Now, I can see the ideas, artwork, themes, etc that have stuck with me. I know who I am and have learned how to accept my past. Instead of hating anything that I used to like or be, I instead see how I’ve grown and how those things got me to this point and how those old interests have developed. So if I got a tattoo now, I feel like I could love it and look on it fondly for life.
People without tattoos always have so much to say about tattooed people, yet tattooed people mind their business. How funny.
LaliGirl I noticed ignorant ppl with no basic understanding for a subject, will most often be the ones with the most grandiose cluster of nonsense opinions, which they will defend to the bone. It is funny
Did you not see her video where she told people who probably were really excited about their first tattoo that they were shit? Totally sounds like minding one‘s own business to me...
LaliGirl I have seen so many times: Difference between people with tattoos vs people without: WE don't judge you for NOT having tattoos.
Un tattooed people sound like vegans by your description 😂
lol once I got tattooed I got so many more opinions about tattoos. That said, I've grown a lot more loving towards styles I wouldn't get on myself
People overthink tattoos too much tbh, it's not that big of a deal, honestly. Anybody who has one or a few knows that you get them and no matter how much you like them, they're just... there? And you go about your day? A lot of non-tattooed people make it seem like you're going to wake up in a few years, suddenly regret the ink under your skin and cry, and stay inside and not have a life because you have this piece of art on your body. Lmfao, it's not that deep, susan.
HS even if i for whatever reason started to regret a tattoo, i honestly feel like i wouldnt even care all that much. like eh whatever it’s not a devastating thing for me that my body isnt 100% how i want it to look.
I have a badly done tattoo on my forearm, where I see it no matter what I do, the lines are shaky and a bit blurry and while I do sometimes have the "omg I absolutely hate it" moments most of the time it's just... there. I'm getting that retouched/corrected because I hate the lines but it's really not that giant of a deal
I have a bunch of shitty tattoos, and a few of them I might cover up just because they're in the way of other pieces I would like to get, but overall, while I wouldn't get them done today, they're also a part of me, you know? Getting them removed or covered up would be so strange. (Ofc I absolutely understand and support people who do want to get rid of their tattoos, though.)
I don’t absolutely love all my tattoos. I never think about the ones I don’t love. I rarely even think about the ones I do love. I just love being tattooed and getting a new one that you love honestly makes the others seem more insignificant. I don’t really feel a sense of regret. I have always hated the way I look way more than I could ever hate a tattoo. Tattoos are the main reason I’m becoming more comfortable in my skin. It’s mine and I have control over it.
Lol Susan is the most like perfect name for this.
In my opinion the only people who think "tattoos are trendy" are those who are attracted to basic/trendy types of tattoos like an infinity sign, a moon, a Hamsa, memes, single needle types of "simple" tattoos etc. Trends change, think about how popular tribal was at one point. Styles like traditional, neo traditional and realism are very unique pieces of art that will never go out of style and aren't just a trend. Just my honest opinion though. Also just because something isn't "you" anymore doesn't mean you won't want it on your body anymore, it just represents a different part of your life and a lot of people like keeping them for memories.
Absolutely; people who say tattoos are just a trend literally only get tattoos because of that very reason. 🙄
I couldn't agree more!
I would say tribal is also a style that will never die due to those tribes that have a youth that fight to keep those styles alive. I have a very simple tribal turtle tat because I wanted something simple and long lasting (it’s over 20 years and still good, but it’s also on my back). As for tattoos being around forever, um yeah, and we can thank the military for their resurgence and their main stay.
Tip Aly I believe people who get tribal tattoos as part of their culture/heritage are not participating in a trend. I was referring more to the people who get it because they think it looks cool or badass. Nothing wrong with getting something because you like the way it looks, but when people see tribal they typically think of a 90s/early 2000s trend.
So true!!!
The "tattoos are just a trend thats gonna fade" argument has been said for more than 10 years already and people still say it. I remember my grandmother said that to me in 2006. So its one heck of a long living trend..
JDoe the entire history of humanity heck of a trend 😂😂 like yeah there’s trends within tattoos but uh lmao they’ve literally been around longer than documented human history
JDoe i could literally throw up when people say that! Tattooed people are still a minority - (little out of context) same with straight edge and veganism - when people say „that’s just a trend“ if so, it’s not a really successful trend than ey?
People have no idea what many words in the english language mean. They’re also really bad with history. Basically don’t listen to them.
deep blue charly actually, tattooed people are less and less of a minority in each generation! It’s been a while since I’ve done the research, but baby boomers were tattooed at a rate of about 4% and it’s gone up in increments ever since then. Millennials are about 46% tattooed (at least one) (Numbers were US based). It’s a change of the times more than anything
Tattoos were trendy with the ancient romans. So Yeah. One very long trend.
I love the thought that tattoos are snap shots from periods of your life so you can look back at them. If you look at it, you can’t really chose a lot about your appearance and getting tattoos gives me control.
especially if you're traveling for tattoos, you have so many memories attached to it!!!
Exactly! I have an awful tattoo on my ankle that I got in some guys dining room. I like it bc it reminds me of that time in my life.
Yes that's what I have said, it gives us the control of how are skin is going to look and that is far less regrettable than being born with some features that you don't like and have no control of. If we can choose to be a work of art I don't see how we would ever dislike that haha
Yes that’s exactly what my sister said to me when I was agonizing about getting my first tattoo. Truer words have not been spoken
I have 13 tattoos only because the cool kids are doing it. I make 0 decisions for myself. Once the crowd says to regret my tattoos I will feel badly. 🤨
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My favorite question: "What are you gonna do when you're about 80, and have "ALL THOSE tattoos?!" My answer: Sit at the COOL TABLE with all of the other "Multicolored" people!!! 🤘🏻
At 80, people show a lot less skin anyway. So even if the tattoos blob out by then, it won't matter. 80 isn't about skin.
As someone without tattoos, ye that’s stupid. Ye, the tats probably aren’t going to look good, but nor’s the skin, that’s life.
Whenever someone says that I just think “hmmmm, bold of u to assume I will live that long”
That’s the dumbest thing I’ve never understood that like seriously what is the point? Like you’ll be old who cares are you really trying to have sexy skin at 80? It’s gonna be saggy, thin, and wrinkly anyways. People really think of the weirdest shit.
Lyle Tuttle looked super rad when he was an old man.
Saying that tattoos distract from the eyes is like saying that super patterned clothes or busy colored clothing or any dressy clothing takes away from someone's eyes 🤣
Alexandra Morales Exactly, also sounds spot on like the clothing elise is wearing 🤔🤔
Joanna Valavanis took the words right from my mouth 😂
Yes, it just comes down to whether or not you like the way tattoos look. Like whether or not you like that style of patterned clothing. You can't please everyone. Either you like a style or you don't
to me it depends on the kind of tattoo. 99% of all tattoos dont distract at all from the face, but ive seen people with a portrait of a person or a giant skull on their chest (the cleavage area). a second face directly under your actual face is extremely distracting to me. at the end of the day a person can do what they want, the dont have to please me with the way they look
If someone can't appreciate my tattoos AND my eyes, they're not worth my time. Why does it have to be "either/or" ya feel me?
In terms of noticing someone's tattoos, firstly, we would see that as a good thing - we think they're beautiful and we've spent money on them, but secondly, I got my tattoos so that *I* would notice them, not other people - I was struggling greatly with eating disorders, body dismorphia, anxiety, depression, self hate, self harm, and suicidal thoughts, and my tattoos have helped me - I focus on my artwork rather than my physical appearance - I used to take my contact lenses out every time I got undressed so I wouldn't have to look at myself, and now I stand naked in front of the mirror, appreciating the art, and the canvas 💗
Chloe Heath yes!!! This is my main reason for tattooing myself. Because of body dismorphia and eating disorders. And I never felt better about myself.
I’m glad you have found yourself in a better place. And in all seriousness, I know plenty of people that have received help from tattoo artists covering up self-harm scars. It’s a great way to make someone see beauty in their skin and feel beautiful 8n their skin. 🤗 and 😘 sweetie, take care.
Tip Aly you too, thanks for being so lovely and understanding 🌺
I also got my tattoos because of my body issues too.
this is so beautiful
My philosophy for tattoos is that, if one day, I decide I dislike whatever it is, I can look back on the time when I loved it enough to have it permanently etched into my skin. People change, but that's not a reason to stop yourself from expressing something you're passionate about. And if it really bugs you that much, that's why coverups and removal exist.
I mean, I'm a tattooed person and when someone tells me they could never get tattoos because they change their mind too much on clothes/fashion/taste I just say "ok, don't get a tattoo." I've stopped trying to explain to those people why I want/have tattoos and I've stopped trying to tell people that tattooing is not a trend.
But some people do have tattoos and do regret them. Some people do have commitment issues and will regret them and it would be better they never got one. Even this girl whose talking she did a cover-up of her entire arm...do you think she would have got the original tattoo if she knew she was going to cover it up from regret?
So much of what she said pushed my buttons, I was offended at the same thing heh.
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I’ve heard it said that if you spend all your time fretting and worrying over what ‘could’ happen or the way your life ‘might’ go then you’ll end up just siting in a corner, never going out and doing anything you truly want to do with your life.
All I can say is PLEASE don’t live like that, you’ll be miserable before it’s over.
Yes, maybe you will regret/ no longer love some of the tattoos you have ten to twenty years from now, but there are options to get them covered/removed. If you really struggle with it then try and come up with something you know you’ll never grow to regret; or look at it like I do.
Maybe one day you will no longer be interested in the things your tattoos represent but you can always look upon them with fondness as they remind you of something in your life that was very important to you; events, or things, or people that shaped you as a person that you would never want to forget.
I definitely don't agree that is for everyone. I think it's fine if some people are happier not taking that risk, especially with something as permanent as tattoos. It's honestly not for everyone.
Oh absolutely it isn’t! In the end it’s something that each individual will have to decide about on their own, and sometimes that could take them a long time to figure out.
But I do feel as though many people who really do want them don’t get them because they think about it so much that they talk themselves out of it; or they let the people close to them dictate what they choose to do with their life. It’s a scenario that I feel like happens in a lot of situations and isn’t just limited to getting tattoos.
Your reworked rose looks amazing!!!
I'm only 3/4 of the way through the video.. however.. in my opinion I honestly think people over think about getting a tattoo to the point they put themselves off without realising?! Also yes I have a couple that I don't love anymore yet, that's what I wanted at that time and it reminds me of being 18/19.. It's like a memory book on my own skin which I love. I genuinely think people just think too hard and for too long. Example.. my mum wants one and has done for a while now but is hesitant so I'm just going to book up a date and go with her and I know she'll be so happy once she gets one.
LRRRN totally agree with this!! It’s for the memories of different times of life, ppl don’t understand that
100% agree with this!! I’ve known I’ve always wanted a tattoo but was so scared of committing to a design (I’ve dealt/still deal with pretty bad commitment issues in general life). Then one day an artist I liked posted about having free space to tattoo people. The next thing I knew I’d booked an appointment for 2 little tattoos. I realised whilst booking them that if I didn’t get them now, then I’d never actually get them, it’s also weirdly helped with my commitment issues in a way too. Since getting them, all I’ve been doing is drawing potential new tattoos for when I’ve got the money for them. It was such a liberating feeling getting them and having my own say in my appearance. (Woah, I wrote a lot, oops.)
LRRRN I was soooooo hesitant to get a tattoo but I just got one and I am so in love it's crazy I didn't expect that. And just like you said if I end up not liking it years down the line to me it's still be a memory of this time in my life
100% agree and that's exactly what I thought when she said you may not like a quote you got before. I was like but that just shows you how much you've grown and reminds you of that time in your life. She has such a negative perception of tattoos that she can't understand that most people who get tattoos are positive they want that on their body. Like people aren't stupid we all know tattoos are a big commitment. Why would anyone who is serious about tattoos get a tattoo that they weren't sure they wanted at the time. Even if you do change, that tattoo is still a memory of a different time, and if you were sure about getting it then, I don't really think you would regret it just because you've changed or grown as a person. You could look at it as something to show how much you've grown or to remember what your life was like then. Tattoos are kind of like a scrapbook in that way.
This is why I never have any solid pieces I want done, just ideas. And if the money, artist and time align, then I get the tattoo I know that can be done.
I understand that she doesn’t want tattoos because everyone is different but it’s irritating how she’s convincing people that it’s the worst just because she almost had hers. I got my first tattoo 10 years ago when i was 19 because my mom loves tattoo and i don’t regret it at all. Sometimes i dont even remember i even have any tattoos on my arm until someone points it out! I see tattoos just custom made birthmarks. I have a palm size birthmark on my arm that my mom loves, she always tells me that it’s her reminder that she made me, she made a human, and that’s how i see mine. Tattoos are like birthmarks to me that remind me that i’m me. So if someone doesnt like tattoos then thats okay, but if someone is trying so hard to convince people it’s wrong because they think its wrong then they can fuck off lol
Mia ‘tattoos are like custom birthmarks’ that really resonated with me and it’s so true I love it!
I got a band on my thighs and the first thing my un-tattooed aunt says is: "but that's never coming off!"... As if I didn't know that. Like, yes that's the point. Just because YOU don't get it doesn't mean it's wrong. Stop forcing your opinion on others, please.
Amen
Mia but she’s not she said it’s just her opinion and she didn’t want to share it originally
I used to think of them as custom and intentional scars- but i like birthmarks so much better!
I got mine when I was strongly dissociated from myself for much of the time, and tattoos helped me come back home to my body. My tattoos reminded me that I was me when I couldn't bear to live in my body, and while no one needs to know and understand that other than me, it blows my mind that people can be so judgmental of tattoos without knowing or caring about the different reasons people get them.
Just to add, I think it’s funny when non tattooed people say that tattoos draw attention away from features. To me tattoos, unique dress sense, unusual hair, whatever, would draw my eye to you, and then I would be focused on you enough to notice the nice eyes or smile or whatever. Unless your strikingly beautiful I wouldn’t notice you if nothing about you stands out. Also why is this white girl dressed like a Jamaican auntie with her headscarf and dreadlocks lol.
LMAOOOOOOOO
I think she looks nice
Liked your statement but leave her fashion choices alone!! Her way of standing out!
It’s actually quite a popular style, she is very much a hippie and dreadlocks are heavy, which is probably why they’re in a head scarf.
deep blue charly I don't think she was insulting her though..?
Tecnically tattoos are a trend. On the same level as pants are a trend. They are trends that span thousands if years.
The sheer irony of her saying she’s ‘afraid’ that in 15 years people will ‘look down’ on tattoos when she’s making a video looking down on tattoos and telling followers who are open to her influence that they should also do so. The ignorance...!
I can’t stop looking at your red rose! Damn, it looks amazing, a masterpiece 😍
Right!!! The glow up is real!!
Marina Miguel Right! Whenever I watch her videos that’s one of my favorite tattoos she has.
I Personally admire my thigh tattoos everytime I sit on the Toilet on a Daily Basis 😁
Lol!! Good for you! Your comment made me happy... Just the thought of somebody somewhere happily admiring their thighs while doing their business is just so wholesome
I love this so much 🥺💕💕💕
Same 😂
This is why I want a thigh tattoo
Same. I admire my leg tattoo every time I’m sitting down. It just makes me smile. 🙂
When she said "people are only getting tattoos because it's trendy right now", it really reminds me of people who say that everyone is suddenly gay right now because it's trendy.... like, no. People have always been gay and people have had tattoos for a VERY long time (as you mention), it is just being represented/shown way more in mainstream media right now. I find the "it's just trendy" argument really condescending too because strangers act like they know you better than you know yourself! And while everyone changes/grows over time, your past never changes so your tattoos will always be a representation of your life and tell your story of growth. People always like to look at the most extreme examples of bad/inappropriate/hypothetical tattoos to discredit the entire artform! Tattoo haters be like: "What if you want to be a primary school teacher in 20 years, what are you gonna do about that giant tattoo across your face that says BITCH then?" lol
It seems really ignorant of world cultures to me to just relegate tattoos to a trend. They've existed in cultures all around the world for various reasons. It's just become a part of modern culture in various parts of the world, is all.
Hoop Monster yeah once the white/Western world gets a hold of anything they're like "hey look at this thing we invented" while simultaneously degrading it because it is reminiscent of other cultures.
Im halfway through the video: So basically she has commitment issues
grilledcheese girl that is the EXACT thing I said 😂
lmao yes i was like girl why u so scared of change? lmao
666, I feel accomplished and committed to that decision lol
It was all personal issues, can't really relate myself 😂
@@msjadedoom I'm confused why would having commitment issues and personal issues on somebody be funny to you? I dont even get why this is a reaction video. The girl in the video said her opinion on tattoos so she didn't get them, it's not a big deal.
My tattoos represent parts of me. No matter how many months, years, or decades pass, they will always be a part of who I am and part of what made me who I am. I think the fear/nervousness that tattoos may not truly represent them later on in life stems from a sort of shame regarding who said person regards themselves to have been.
That rose rework looks stunning! Couldn't keep my eyes off of it throughout this video!
Im with you 😂 sounds so vein but when I edited this I was like ....fuck me up that looks great 😂💕
I would say they are not a trend as trends come and go whereas tattoos have been around forever. There is however trendy tattoos to get. Such as the minimalist tattoo trend at the moment. Its like saying wearing clothes is a trend. No you can have trendy clothes but the idea of clothing itself is not.
I'm 36 and I don't regret any of mine. In fact, in 12 hours I have an appointment to finish my realistic owl sleeve I had started last year.
Funny to me that non of these arguments are ever made about other choices. You don't know what your future holds but it doesn't stop people from having children and getting married and making large purchases that are hard to get out of like property and houses.
That part where she said
Tattoos are a trend
It's not a trend they are just more accepted that's why so many people are getting them
Because they are no longer afraid that if they get one they will be judged or not able to get a job
She obviously worries a lot about what OTHER people think, and that's kinda sad.
I was wondering for half the video why your rose looked so different and I didnt want to assume anything but oh my god that rework is popping and the traditional style is just making my heart melt 😍
I got my back piece at 19. I'ts a rather large floral Elk boy. I always get asked "what if you don't like it in a few years?" and like HONESTLY... even if I'm no longer in love with it down the road, it still is a part of me. It's still part of my life story. Even if the meaning behind the Elk changes for me that doesn't erase the fact that I once WAS that flower child girl who preaches peace and love and respect for the earth. It doesn't change that my beliefs in that space of life has helped to form me into the person I am now. Life is about growth, you don't skip stage to stage it's a linear experience. So like screw it, get that cheesy instagram quote because even if it one day is no longer your life motto...it once was, and that outlook has shaped who you are now...and that's important. Its still you. Idk.
Much love to you doll.
(also I almost spit out my coffee at the words "softer look")
For someone with a "hippy" channel she really lives for other people and what other people think of her
Exactly what I was thinking
Facts
I see where Elise is coming from with all of her points. When she talks about the picture on her wall I agree with you, I’m not tattooed, but if you think about it like having your ears pierced, you don’t constantly stare at your ears 24/7 and you just get use to them (I’m not saying it’s the same thing, but you know what I’m saying). When it comes to her saying tattoos are a trend I also get where she’s coming from. A lot of people are getting tattooed now and a lot of people get them on the fly because “everyone is getting them”. All together i just think Elise is just someone that shouldn’t get tattooed, some people easily decisions and those people shouldn’t get tattoos. I love tattoos I plan on getting them in the future, but I 100% understand where Elise is coming from.
Maddie Schmidt it’s actually not a bad analogy, I have several ear piercings and a nose piercing as well as two large tattoos, but I barely notice any of them.
I have a couple of face piercings (eyebrow, nose, 2 lip) and I've had them for between 11 - 15 years now and I hardly notice them. I realized how second nature having them is when my boyfriend's stepdad's mom moved to town and she was like "do those hurt?" and I was confused for about 30 seconds and then she pointed to her face and I was like "oh shit" ahaha. I just completely forget they're there most of the time.
That being said I probably could never get a tattoo. I'm not one to commit lol. The piercings I can take out (used to have my tongue done too but I took it out about a year ago bc I didn't like it anymore). Hell, I've been dating the same guy for 12 years and refuse to marry bc of my commitment issues. Lucky for me, he has commitment issues too LOL.
I think tattoos become more “trendy” because more artists with more styles have come out. And hey some people like getting spontaneous tattoos. I don’t think you should need to think before doing something because it creates memories. But if you want to think long and hard that’s okay too ya know?
None of it really has to be this complicated, if it's not for Elise then that's fine. Why someone feels the need to make a big speech about their thoughts on why people get them and why they shouldn't or why they don't etc always seems strange to me, do people ever get asked why they don't have tattoos? I have quite a few, 20+ over 12 years time and am not fully the same person as I was 12, 10, 5 years ago but I always WAS that person. At the end of the day it's just skin, whatever colour it is. What people do to their skin shouldn't be anyone else's concern, really.
ZombieWeiss I guess it's the same reason people feel the need to give a big speech about their thoughts on gay marriage, abortion, interracial relationships etc. Because people think their opinion matters to the people who are doing whatever it is they're doing lol. When realistically, someone having a negative opinion about tattoos isn't gonna make someone who has tattoos suddenly care lol.
It's always interesting to me when people say "tattoos are a trend" because they've been a part of humanity, as a whole, for such a long time.
I mean, just off the top of my head there are culturally significant ones like Polynesian tattoos and there are/were indigenous tribes in north America that tattooed themselves to show bravery or accomplishments (and yet sometimes purely for looks; apparently women of the Apsáalooke--Crow--tribe were especially inclined to tattoo their faces!)
And even just the later "sailor culture" of getting anchors/swallows/ships/etc.
Tattoos have been around for as long as anyone can remember, it's just that they're becoming far more common so they seem like a trend because the people tattooed aren't from the "traditional" group of people that get tattooed--bikers, people in the punk scene, military types, etc. (I think my mother and grandmother still think of tattooed people as being inherently the "dangerous types." lol)
The reality is that tattoos are going to being around for a long time and they already have been--whether it IS for fashionable purposes or for the more traditional ceremonial ones.
Tattoos aren't a trend, but there is currently a trend for tattoos. I'm currently having a memorial tattoo done and each session there's been a couple of people call in and say they want a tattoo but have no idea what they want!! I know I'm not going to regret my tattoo, but I can see these people getting a quick flash tattoo and then as fashions change regretting it.
I'm confused what your point was? She said it was a trend not that it hasn't ever been in history. Trends come and go it doesn't mean trends happen once and just end
{Just a fair warning, I got a bit passionate and I rambled, so this is a long read}
I totally respect her opinion; I really don't think tattoos are for everyone, just like not everyone likes coffee and not everyone likes Star Wars. But what does bother me is that when people who dislike tattoos try to explain why they don't like them, they always play up on old stereotypes and negative tropes. Like when she was talking about people getting their exes name tattooed and how they'll regret it in a few years when they breakup or whatever. Like, obviously getting a boyfriend or girlfriends name tattooed on you isn't really a good idea, and people in the tattooed community know that, especially in today's world. So that argument is really outdated. Along with the whole 'you'll regret them later' argument in general; as if that person can somehow see 20 years into the future anyway.
And also that bit where she said that 'you don't know how they'll look in 15 years' (or 50, idk what she said). Actually I do. One; you have references because surprisingly there are older people in the world who have tattoos. Two; if they were done well and by a good artist, they'll probably still look pretty damn good and three; even if they're wrinkly, who the hell cares. I can get it touched up if I wanted or I can enjoy my wrinkly tattooed skin and you can enjoy your wrinkly plain skin.
What also rubs me the wrong way about what she was saying and how she put it, was that she's clumping all the dumbasses who don't take tattoos seriously, who DO get tattoos for views (like Jake Paul, as you mentioned) and who get tattoos just because they're trendy, with the people like us who are really passionate about tattoos and who really love them and love getting them because we see them as art. Like obviously there are always going to be people who give their group (that being tattooed people) a bad name. But those people aren't the majority, they are the few. It just really pisses me off when people pick and choose and decide that EVERYONE in that group must be like those few shitheads (sorry I cuss a lot). Also I really don't think tattoos are "trendy" right now, as if they were birkenstocks or some shit. I just think they've become a lot more socially acceptable which is why there's been a surge in tattooed people, and also why they're being mistaken for a trend. And speaking of "trends", I can almost guarantee that people who are actually passionate about tattoos had been wanting to get them long before this apparent "tattoo trend" started. Also, even if tattoos were a 'trend' and they became 'uncool' at some point; who the fuck cares, if you still love your tattoos, then you still love them. I know I'm still going to love mine no matter what the world thinks of them.
But shifting to a slightly brighter subject, I totally agree with what LRRRN said; I think a lot of people really overthink their tattoos. You should definitely think about what you're getting, so you're not getting something just on a whim. But on the opposite end, I feel like if you think about something for so long and debate about getting it for so long, you end up hating it by default because you're obsessing over it. So I totally agree that the whole 'hang it up for a few years and see if you like it' method is a shitty idea. Like if I saw a dress on ASOS or some shit, and obsessed over it for like 2 years, I would just hate it because the indecisiveness and obsession ruined it.
And the whole 'you don't notice your tattoos' is SO TRUE. I have Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics on my outer forearms ('Is this the real life, is this just fantasy') and I always have random people, like say at the store, ask me, 'IS this the real life?' or 'Yes this is the real life.' And I'm just like...what? Because I always forget that they're there lol.
I also hella agree that even if you get a tattoo at 18 and aren't really into it anymore at 24, it just reminds you of the person you were at that age. Like sure we change a lot as we get older, but I don't want to forget who I was when I was 18 or 20 or 23. That's why I could never see myself genuinely hating or regretting my tattoos because, again like LRRRN said, they're memories. Like I have a keyblade tattoo on my arm, and I'm not totally in love with it anymore only because it's in a style that I'm not fond of on myself (traditional) and I wish it were in a different place because I have plans for that part of my arm. But I still love it because it represents my 18 yr old self, and I remember feeling so badass after getting it (since it was my first).
So I really don't believe the whole 'you'll regret them later' bullshit; unless you get ur exes name tattooed...then maybe.
Anyway, if you've made it this far, you deserve an award.
okay i've barely started the video but your rose rework is absolutely popping i can't stop looking at it
lmao a girl with white ppl dreads complaining about how tattoos are distracting
ive seen it all
Wym white people dreads? How is her style distracting?
Sommer Blume
as white folk, wearing dreads will make you stand out quite a bit as its a very uncommon hairstyle amongst caucasians. Elise complaining that tattoos are "too distracting from the face" is very hypocritical imo, because her dreadlocked hair is just as, if not more distracting than tattoos haha
Oh I see. Yeah i get that, i see why you find it to be hypocritical, but ig it's being more modernised (or she doesn't care about her hairstyle/assumes others doesn't) so that's why she said tattoos are distracting despite wearing that hair. Her whole style/outfit is very out there tbh, she's not trendy/2018 fashion style if you get what i mean.
sparkdala well i guess that depends on where you live. If you would come to finland you would notice that white people are the ones wearing dreadlocks and not black people. Like really, i know like over 10 white dreadhead and like 2 black people, and you could notice the differend just by walking in the streets easily.
Mimi m if that is the only reason you're not listening to someone i'm truly sorry for you. To me thats like saying that if martin luther king wore crocs and sandals, he shouldn't be listened.
I can’t stop staring at your reworked rose!!! 🌹 it looks so good!!!!
I am so glad that you made this video. I have been following Elise for a few years, and I was really offended by her video. I think that it would have been okay for her to say that she doesn't like tattoos and that she doesn't want tattoos. However, all of the other stuff she said just got more and more offensive, and was obviously being said by someone who is extremely uneducated/ignorant about tattoos.
Nobody (okay, 99% of people) will go through the pain of tattoos just to be "trendy". People don't just get tattoos to be more popular.
Somebody pointed out to her that if tattoos are trendy then it has been a 5000 year trend. She actually said "yes but tattoos are much different than they were 5000 years ago". I pointed out to her that EVERYTHING is different. She is a TH-camR ffs. Her followers then proceeded to get very nasty with me, and she posted another video about how mean people are being to her.
I am extremely frustrated about this video that she posted. I think that it helps people feel justified in their hatred for tattooed people, and spreads frustrating misinformation. She refuses to even listen to reason or acknowledge that she is wrong.
People who get tattoos aren't really going to care if they get less popular and remove them to appease strangers. >:(
Sorry about the rant, this video of hers just really irked me. I'm just so disappointed because I have really liked this girl, and I expected her to be more tolerant and accepting.
I agree wholeheartedly with everything that you said. This is why you are my favorite!
Hey Jessica. I have also followed Elise for awhile (but not so much in the past year) and I agree with you I was surprised by this. Especially because of the comments she has made before about how she hates how ppl make snap judgements about her because of her dreadlocks etc, the fact that she would judge ppl based on tattoos seems somewhat...hypocritical.
I don't see whats offensive about someone elses opinion
YES I AGREE SO MUCH she has dreads and imo people started getting them as a trend so someone could make this exact video about her hair ya know? Like I think it’s the same type of idea and she is usually all about being like non judge mental but the way she went about it was just rude and very idk uneducated?
As a fellow dreadhead I followed her too for a few months. Never saw the tattoo video though. I stopped following her because I found fer probematic about her hair. It seems my thoughts weren’t that far fetched.
I too used to watch Elise for years too, and had to stop about 5 months ago. I got so disappointed in her righteous attitude. Her hollier-than-thou, smarter-than-thou, better-all-around-than-thou attitudes made me so mad. She preached love, kindness, we’re all one, hippy love, and as her boutique did better and better, she now fights with people constantly that she always thinks she’s right and everyone else is so stupid they’re a waste of time to spend time with. She has been rude to people who come into her boutique right on camera behind their backs. They’re going to go home and watch her. What a tragedy that she would be such a mean person on purpose !!! My philosophy is that we all need to live as one because we’re all we have. Tattooed, not tattooed, working, not working, higher up or someone who cleans toilets, from Africa, Ireland, Canada, US, or married or unmarried, why should it matter. We need kindness.
I agree with you when you said something about having quotes tattooed on you and how people live by them. I have a quote that I got tattooed on my back that says "the wolf that wins is the wolf you feed". I researched this quote for a while and it is an old Cherokee quote from a story that says there are 2 wolves inside every person. One wolf is happy, loving, kind, positive, calm etc. and the other wolf is hatred, negative, anger, sadness etc and the moral of the story is that whatever wolf you 'feed' is the one you will become. And I try to live by this on a day to day basis xo
*everything this girl says*
Me: this seems like a personal problem lol
Okay, 2 years later, but she said she can't imagine liking the same work for years- I can say without question that Alphonse Mucha has been my favorite artist for more than 20years. I can look at the same piece of work a hundred times and still think that it is gorgeous, well done, and soft yet powerful. I have no doubt that a beautiful tattoo can withstand the test of time.
I love tattoos ……….. as long as they are on other people! I used to want a tattoo so much……then after a year of wanting to get one, there was no longer the desire to get one. Some people just aren’t meant to get tattoos. I am one of those. But I enjoy seeing other people’s tattoos.
Got my first tattoo at 19, have gotten 7 more, and my first is still my all time favorite one. I love it so much. It’s been YEARS and I still obsess over it
That rose rework is absolutely stunning, I can’t stop looking at it 😍
The cabbage looks stunning now! Love the colour, it matches your eyeshadow!
21:10 she has dreads and she's looking down on tattooed people lol
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Lmao I knowwww
Your makeup looks great! Still fawning over that rework too! Love your tattoo etiquette series ☺️
can you do a video about colour tattoos on dark skin? i had this idea for my first tattoo and the artist told me I was too dark to get any colour inked on. it kind of messed up my motivation to get more tattoos. especially one that I really want right now.
JadeisJaded
I felt compelled to answer. Please check out imani k. brown an African American female tattoo artist, who specalizes in dark skin tattoos. She also has a website: ipukekawaii.com. There's a documentary on youtube called 'Color Outside the Lines' about African American tattoo artists and if you check Instagram there's darkskinskinbodyart where you can view different tattoos on dark skin and the many different tattoo artists who do quality work on dark skin.
Good Luck! Just remeber that 1. It can definetly be done and 2. Don't settle for a cheap tattoo; your skin is too beautiful.
Any color?! Hmmm I don't know about that....from your profile picture in the summer I am about your complexion (Id say a half shade lighter) And I had the same experience...until I went to people who actually knew how to do colors on darker people. Some things will just not work...like pastels, but to say you can only get black and gray is not true. I have green, purple, and red.
Not every color will work for you, or most people for that matter. What colors where you looking at?
well at first I wanted pink. but then the artist said it was too light. so I said what about red. and they told me I couldn't get any at all.
JadeisJaded I've got red and it shows up just fine. Pink is probably too light but red should be doable
Over the course of 13 years working in a job that dealt with thr public and body modifications, I found that there were 3 types of people who considered tattoos.
First there was people who were extremely hesitant and indecisive on getting tattoos, and they rarely got them because they couldn't decide or were too stuck thinking in the future and they usually were happier without the tattoo anyways.
Second was the opposite, with people who were too easily influenced by people in their lives and got something their friend/significant other wanted and then those are the people that regretted it. When I was talking to those people, that's when I suggested the idea of putting it on the wall for an extended period of time, and I actually had people come back to thank me for that because they weren't wanting the tattoo after a few days/weeks/months.
And the third type of person wanting a tattoo, wants it's for their own reasons and I find they rarely are the type to have any regret on their decisions because they made the decision for themselves. This is the category that I fall into, and I love all my tattoos (even if some are cheesy or I would change placement to make better room for more). And at first I needed more time considering tattoo designs and placement but now I'm just as happy with my tattoos without as much thought.
This girl seems nice enough and before I actually got my tattoos I thought just like her. Then I realized that I was completely overthinking it and it's really not that big of a deal. If you want something, as long as you're not harming yourself or others... Go get it. You only live once.
I love the "live for now advice". In my 20s I just had a couple of small tattoos (ankle, back, waist). I LOVED sleeves but I was always worried about how getting bigger pieces would affect my chances for finding work in the future. In my 30s, I got over it 😎 I'm in love with the art I have on my body (full sleeve, half a sleeve, neck and clavicle tattoos) and I'll be having my hands tattooed next month. I'm all in and I couldn't be happier
Hair looks fab, rose looks fab, room looks fab! You are fab. I love you queen! Congratulations on 30k my love ❤️
Thanks so much lovely
I loved what you said about not living for the future. Why worry about something you can’t control or hasn’t happened yet? That is not the way to live. I got my first tattoo recently after years of debating if I should. It’s a sunflower on my calve and i love it. Will i always? I don’t know but it means a lot to me personally and I got it for me. I’d been watching so much true crime and I had to remind myself that I don’t know where I will be tomorrow but I know where I am today and I’ll have the tattoo I’ve always been wanting. I plan to get more soon too. At 26 I just don’t have time to think about what if’s but more of what now’s. Live for you and for what others want from you. It sounds like she cares more about what others will think rather than how important it may be for her.
Even if you do outgrow your tattoos, that doesnt mean that it was NEVER important to you, it may not be something you live by now, it’s a reminder of who you were, and where you came from. It can be a reminder of your roots.
The only thing i agree with elise on is it does take longer to have bigger tattoos treated with tattoo removal laser. The body can't break down the ink in huge sessions so if we were removing a huge back piece (I've seen it done) we would need to do 6 seperate sections, spaced apart by a few weeks as if they were smaller pieces.
YES! Thank you for wording everything so well. I really enjoy hearing the side of a very tattooed person, without you tearing her down. I myself am only on my first tattoo so i never know if my view/opinion weighs up against someone with a lot of tattoo's. But I agree with so much you say!! (btw, love how your rose rework pops in this vid)
I don't really know how you define "regret," but my tattoo has caused me to avoid swimming pools, spas, massages, tank tops, low-back blouses or dresses, and it has been a serious point of hesitation when it comes to intimacy for the past 10 years. It is not only hideous, but filled with bad memories of an abusive person in my past. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of my youth because I have literally not felt comfortable in my own skin.
That said, I am in the process of getting it lasered (Which yes, is far more physically painful than I remember the original tattoo being), and am planning on getting a big beautiful back piece to go over the faded portion remaining. I feel like my confidence is right around the corner and it feels so free.
I have just recently found your channel, and I want to thank you for doing what you do. You're not only informative, but inspiring!
The biggest thing I notice with commentators like the blonde girl is that they often confuse personal preference with a solid opinion about how other people should live their lives.
Even if someone DOES make all the potential mistakes she lists and really ends up regretting a tattoo... why do you care?! No-one is asking you to do it, too.
Her reasons for not wanting tattoos are completely valid -for her-, but why they would extend to everyone else I have no clue.
I adore people who have never had tattoos or laser removal telling others how "painful" something is. I have a small tattoo that needs a few laser sessions before I have a coverup. It is (in my humble opinion) MUCH LESS painful than getting a tattoo. I may have a superhuman pain tolerance or it just truly may feel like a pinch at each area being lasered. Laser is a highly safe and effective way to remove/ lighten most tattoos over time with the help of your lymphatic system. I hope people will eventually stop stigmatizing people for getting and having tattoos and then further inducing unnecessary fear when they may desire laser treatment for whatever reason. Ultimately, our skin is what we inhabit in this lifetime, nothing more. That said, there is quite a lot to be learned about a person's life and soul from the tattoos they choose to have.
I actually really like Elise and I've watched her for a few years now (mostly as a fellow white girl with dreads) but I am also heavily tattooed. I didn't agree with pretty much anything she says in this video but I still appreciate how heavily she emphasised that it was her opinion and I don't think she would have made this video had people not asked her so much haha
When she says she doesn't like how tattoos draw the attention away from the features, I see that as a negative outlook. To me and many others, that's why you get them in the first place. They make you feel better about your features and parts of your body that would otherwise make you feel insecure. If it gives you confidence in your body, that's priceless, whatever anyone else says.
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Explaining why I don't want tattoos by saying that other people make bad decisions, with Elise Buch
everything you said in this video was so spot on. Tattoos really aren’t all that serious, I’m actually in the process of getting one tattoo removed and another re-worked. If you end up regretting a tattoo then there are ways to change them/“fix” them, just because its a permanent decision does not mean that its the end of the world if you end up regretting them.
Your makeup is beautiful in this video I love your tattoos heavily tattooed women are just as beautiful if not more so this woman doesn't seem to know enough about tattoos to be talking about them she seems to have a lot of assumptions love you Lauren
my grandpa got a really nice dragon tattoo way back when he was about 20. its faded allot and is a bit patchy now but he still loves it all the same, even though its not in the same style that hed get a tattoo in now if he ever decided to get a second. its an important memory for him and he has a huge respect for tattoo artists and he loves going into the history of tattoing. one of his good friends is covered head to toe in tattoos, like theres little skin left bare, hes 60 and he hasnt regretted a single part of his tatto journey. he loves how he looks to this day. tattoos arent for everyone but it annoys me so much when people try to push their anti tattoo agenda on everyone. tattoos can bring so much happiness and confidence to people
Lauren thanks for making another one of these types of videos always enjoy watching your reaction to that person. Also, I just have to say I totally am on board with what you stated here and side note I love the new paint and decor of your room looks awesome!
Ow thank you !!
Heheh so fun going back and watching your older videos. Your growth throughout the years is so fun to see
I disagree, personally I think being prudent is a highly positive trait. Paying attention to our past, present & future are equally important
My first tattoo is 16 years old now, and I still love it. Still looks great, and I can't imagine myself without it at this point.
I think part of the issue is she is 20. I remember 20 and all of the insecurity I had going into this “real” world by myself. I am turning 40 this year and I got my first tattoo. I am pretty solid in my views, my job, my life so if I want to do something I just do it and the world can deal with it.
Robert Miller Elise is 24
Even if a tattoo doesn’t apply to how you currently are, it’s still a representation of your story and what you’ve overcome. Your past is still a part of you. I see them as reminders to never forget what you’ve been through. But, to each their own :)
I think she doesn’t understand that her fears and hesitations about tattoos have nothing to do with anyone else’s experiences. My tattoos have all been a bit impulsive honestly but I’ve never regretted any of them. I grow with my tattoos. The meaning evolves as I do. Idk.
Full on thought your rabbits name was elbow 🤣🤣🤣
Ahahah 😂
I did too!😂
girl!!!! That rose rework is looking bomb 🔥😍 just like you ❤
I really appreciate your mature attitude regarding her opinion vs. your opinion. You handled the subjects that she brought up with respect for her beliefs and still expressed your point of view. Funny, my last tattoo was eleven years ago, about the time that you started getting yours. My reasons for stopping were economic and now I am ready financially to resume. I've been watching different channels in order to bring myself back up to speed and I've found a lot of enjoyment out of your posts. So much has changed and the quality of what's out there is so much better. Its an exciting time to be able to start again. I've always been of the school of thinking about the next one for years before actually doing it, but have been coming around to the mindset that it's not as necessary now. I would say for someone getting his or her first tattoo that he or she should spend some extra time making sure that what's in mind is really right for that person, but once a person has found that tattoos are something he or she enjoys, then it becomes less important to spend years planning and waiting.
You need to know that if your tattoo etiquette series is popular is because i watch them again and again while doing something else 😂 you're welcome
Ow thanks 😂💕
Late for this video, but I always scrolling and looking at people with tattoos and thinking "ow cool, i want too". Then i'm silent and realize i have tattoos. Not even small ones. And well, tattoos are like decorations. She puts them an a wall, i put them on my skin. I just got a memory tattoo for my dog who has passed on. Now i finally feel that he's with me. That i can be close to him.
Your background looks so much nicer! So clean and fresh, just like your rework 🔥
That rose is absolutely stunning the colours are perfect! Just noticed the eyeshadow matches it too loving the look
'Am I looking like Vin Diesel or something?' haha that made me laugh ^^. Love your videos, you make good points and are still fair and respectful of other people's opinions :).
So I'm getting my first tattoo in a little over a week. And her comment on quotes struck a chord with me. I understand not getting a tattoo the second you have the idea but saying "What if you don't like the quote in a couple of years?" is just mean. I've wanted this poem quote since high school and now I'm in university. But we shouldn't be so worried about not liking a quote in a couple years because even if you stop living by it, it was still apart of your life. It shows your life progression and, as you said, so long as the quote isn't cheesy it's likely you'll like it in a few years time.
I think both of you hold valid opinions because the experience of getting/having a tattoo is subjective. I think both of you hit on subjects that are valid for certain people/personality types. Either way, good on the both of you for speaking out your opinions!
However, I definitely understand Elise's point about tattoos being distracting. I kept staring at your beautiful rose instead of your face!
The glow up on your rose tattoo is incredible. It's so vibrant
As someone who has booked their first tattoo, a lot of this girls' points just seem like personal reasons SHE wouldn't get a tattoo. As far as getting a tattoo "just to be trendy," like yeah that's just a typical human thing with every trend that's ever existed, that's not exclusively a tattoo problem.
I think that most people without tattoos believe it’s a much bigger deal than it is, hence why they fear regret. Once you have a few tattoos you realize it’s really not a big deal and that you won’t regret them as long as they’re done well and you like them aesthetically.
Ok Lauren I am so obsessed with your skull tattoo 😍😍😍
I know this is a super old video but I’m binging your channel because I have an upcoming session.
Anyway. I say this with all the kindness and compassion in my heart, not to be ugly or ANYTHING. But as someone with generalized anxiety disorder... I recognize a lot of the traits in Elise. Having to think about every single worst case scenario.... over analyzing every single decision... the inability to make a decision without input from others (hence her making the video in the first place...) are all signs pointing to some kind of anxiety disorder.
Like I said, I don’t say this with any ill intentions, I could be totally off base and out of line... but as someone who’s diagnosed with GAD and takes medication and sees a therapist regularly... not every single decision has to be this huge of a deal.
Yes tattoos are a big decision and permanent (debatable) but if this kind of thinking seeps into other areas of her life I sincerely hope she can overcome that and live a little less anxiously and live more in the moment.
There is nothing wrong with just not liking tattoos yourself but saying all that stuff was just offensive and uneducated. Anyhow your rose tattoo is seriously looking so amazing! It makes me want a rose myself! Also you done such a great job doing up your room! You can really notice how much brighter it is and you stand out so much more ❤️❤️❤️
People used to tell me my future husband might not like my tattoos so I shouldn't get them. I got them for me not anyone else and I don't want to be with someone that thinks his opinion of what I do with my body matters more than mine.
I knew I wanted tattoos when I was 9,after seeing a man in a swimming pool with pretty much his whole torso tattooed,including full arm sleeves and being fascinated by him.This was in the very early 90's before tattoos,especially on women were a 'trend'.I was desperate for my first tattoo at 14(luckily I waited)which was in the late 90's again before multiple tattoos on women were a thing,so Elise is totally off by saying people get tattoos because they are a 'trend'.I understand it's just her view and I'm totally fine with it 🙂
The rose on your left shoulder is POPPING girl it's a beauty
A tattoo is a memory of who you were at the time. You shouldn't get embarrassed if your past self had bad taste and got a stupid tattoo, that's still who you were. Don't be ashamed of your past, honor yourself and grow
I've been thinking about getting tatted for a couple of years now and I just want to thank you for creating so many informative and entertaining videos; I feel like I'm a lot more knowledgeable about tattoos now and I'll be able to walk into a studio comfortably without feeling like I don't know anything
Congrats on 30K you beautiful human being + your makeup looks amazing (so does that rose rework). ❤️
Ow thank you so so much 😭💕
I absolutely love my tattoos. I got 5 tattoos (3 are small and 2 are medium size) in 4 months a year ago. They are all parts of me and I've never thought of them any other way. When I see them I get lit up and I want to show them to all the people of this planet, because they are amazing and they are me in a way. Most of the time I forget that they are there and sometimes I get very scared when I look at the wrong place and can't find my tattoo (I always find it in the end, but still). And I know I worked hard to get them. Even though I didn't earn money myself I've experienced the pain (so much bright colors, so much handpoke) and every second that lead up to the moment of me looking at my tattoo in the mirror was worth it. I don't care what other people say, because that's the way I am and I am the one who has tattoos, not you.
Omg, I can’t stop staring at your rose- it’s absolutely stunning
I don’t have any tattoos, for various reasons, but I love looking at other people’s tattoos.
As a teen, many of my friends were getting tattoos. I told them I was just too random and different from day to day to get a tattoo. My style and view points were changing so often that I couldn’t do something permanent. Not to mention much of my family thinks tattoos are sinful. My mom never would have signed off on me having a tattoo and I didn’t want to fight with the people I was living with.
Now, I can see the ideas, artwork, themes, etc that have stuck with me. I know who I am and have learned how to accept my past. Instead of hating anything that I used to like or be, I instead see how I’ve grown and how those things got me to this point and how those old interests have developed. So if I got a tattoo now, I feel like I could love it and look on it fondly for life.
Can I just say you look GORGEOUS in this video 😍