Tattoos have become increasingly popular in the past few years, in fact an estimated 225 million people worldwide have at least one tattoo.
With everyone and their mothers getting ink, and an infinite amount of designs available, some tattoos have become red flags.
But which tattoo’s should we be avoiding to ensure we’re not walking red flags?
We asked you for your biggest tattoo no-nos, here are the top 10:
- The Clock, Lion, Rose Combo
We all know the one – this was the most popular answer when we asked for your red flag tattoos. They’re usually big, dark and placed on a forearm. We at Single-ish agree… big red flag!
- An Ex’s Name
I think it goes without saying, if you have an ex’s name tattooed it’s time to get it covered. If you’re considering getting your partner’s name tattooed, have a big think, will the relationship last as long as the ink?
- Birth Year
Usually written in an Old London font, our readers are apprehensive about this tattoo due to its increasing popularity. If you’re going to get tattooed, don’t do it because it’s a trend – that’s a red flag.
- Angel Numbers
In the same vein as birth years, in fact it’s usually in the same font, this one is just too basic nowadays.
- Butterfly
This one might rub some people up the wrong way, but the butterfly tattoo is a red flag simply because of its popularity. You lot think it’s too basic, and honestly, we agree.
- England Flag
Luckily, this one seems to be dying out. I haven’t seen anyone below the age of 50 with it, it’s usually on your dad’s mates biceps, with three lions scribbled scruffily underneath. It gives ‘alt-right’ and we are definitely agreeing that it’s a red flag. Let’s hope it doesn’t make a comeback.
- Infinity Symbol
An infinity symbol takes us back to the 2010s when everyone was trawling Tumblr. See what we mean about not getting trendy tattoos?
- A Tattoo in a Language You Don’t Speak
Bonus red flag points if the tattoo is spelt wrong.
- Elephants
Let’s be honest, you only get an elephant tattoo if you’ve holidayed in Thailand. No one wants to date someone who constantly bangs on about their gap year, so for that reason, we agree: red flag.
- Football Club Logo
This is just bad vibes. Granted, it shows that they have massive commitment, but unfortunately, only to their team – this tattoo gives the impression they don’t have space for a significant other in their lives.
Luckily, no one that we surveyed thought that having tattoos in general was a red flag and in fact many believed that tattoos were actually an attractive trait.
Whatever you choose to get on your body is completely your choice, and I’m sure that even if you are an owner of the clock, lion, rose combination, there will be someone out there for you that loves it.
However, if you’re looking for your date to be impressed by your artwork, we suggest you avoid these red flag tattoos!