“He Was Proud Of It:” 30 Tattoos That Made These People Walk Away From A Person

To gain more insight on the world of unfortunate tattoos, we reached out to the experts at Tattoos Wizard, and lucky for us, tattoo artist Xamy was kind enough to answer our questions. First, we were curious how common bad tattoos are. "I think it depends on the country or city, but personally I think they are quite common," Xamy shared. "In my country, people like minimalist style tattoos, which should be done with a fine and clean line, and most of the ones I see aren’t well done."

"It's also very common to see a couple's initials, especially when they have not been in a relationship for long, and it’s quite common for clients to ask for cover ups for the same reason," the artist added.

Thankfully, however, Xamy says she has not come across many particularly awful or offensive tattoos in her days. However, she says she's seen plenty on the internet. As far as what can be done about those tattoos, the expert says, "Many can be restored, but those that have thickened a lot are best covered or lasered. Cover ups should be done by specialized tattoo artists."

Xamy also shared a bit about what clients should consider before going through with a tattoo. "The most important thing is to be informed about the styles and techniques of tattooing, to know which is the one that the person wants and to look for a tattoo artist specialized in that technique," she noted. "Therefore, the most important thing to take into consideration is the portfolio of the tattoo artist you choose."

"Regarding 'awful tattoos', I think it’s up to each person to decide, as long as they know that it’s a possibility that at some point in their life they may want to cover them up," Xamy added. "So I would suggest areas of the body where they’re not so visible."

The artist can also bear a bit of responsibility when it comes to preventing offensive tattoos. "I personally, as a tattoo artist, would not accept to tattoo serial killers, nor dictators or Nazi symbols or similar, but it's also up to each tattoo artist to decide," the expert shared.

If you'd like to learn more about Xamy or check out her amazing work, be sure to visit her Instagram. And if you're looking for a tattoo expert in your area, be sure to visit Tattoos Wizard!