Tattoos are more common than ever. According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center , nearly 32% of American adults report having at least one tattoo, and 22% who have more than one.

Body art was once seen as a symbol of rebellion. However, people get tattooed for deeply personal and, quite often, emotional reasons. In the same survey, participants were also asked the reason for getting their tattoos. Many revealed that their tattoos help them honor someone, express their beliefs, or boost their confidence in their appearance.

Despite how visibly common or acceptable tattoos may have become, they are still a target for quick judgment by others. People often make quick assumptions based on a single image or style, or about what someone’s tattoo may say about their

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