Tattoo artists call for ban on facial tattoos for under 21 in UK

In view of increase in  number of young people opting for a permanent tattoo, a group of tattoo artists in UK is calling for a law to increase minimum for getting a face tattoo to be increased from 18 to 21. Such tattoos are kwn as ‘job stoppers’ in tattoo industry. y argue that face tattoos can affect future job prospects. ways, young people are getting inspired by celebrities who have tattoos on face, neck, and hands like Justin Bieber, Post Malone, and Jesy Nelson, and model Jeremy Meeks. This has increased number of requests from young people looking for similar work.

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Facial tattoos are ‘job stoppers’

British Tattoo Artist Federation said that face tattoo can affect job prospects of young people who seek employment, regarding tattoos as ‘job stoppers’.  Lee Clements, spokesperson of BTAF said in an interview that re is a huge increase in number of facial tattoo requests. He said, that every week re is at least one youngster who wishes to get a face tattoo. ir aim is to look good for ir Instagram posts. refore, tattoo artists are demanding that limit should be raised so that people can have a sound judgment about getting a permanent tattoo on ir face.  Lee Clements has a tattoo shop in South Wales, he believes that such a tattoo will affect job opportunity. However, getting a position should t depend on an individual having a face tattoo. 

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‘People don't think about future’

Nicole Anderson, who is an Instagrammer with 100,000 followers said that celebrities are rmalizing social taboo surrounding tattoos. She said that many people get mselves inked without giving eugh thought to ir decision, which can ruin ir future. 

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