There seems to be plenty of evidence of the growing popularity of tattooing. Pew Research Centre says around 36 per cent of 18 to 25-year-olds has tattoos whilst Harris Interactive has 32% of the 25 to 29 age group with tattoos and 25% of the 30 to 39 age group. Sometimes the figures seem greater than this when we see the number of celebrities with tattoos. Not only are they evident for us all to see but also there are more news items and articles which makes mention of celebrity tattoos.
Certainly, there is a lot more accountability in an up-market shopping mall as the mall management could be dragged into any customer dissatisfaction or disputes. This could taint the reputation of the whole mall
It also means that they have had to satisfy the safety regulations of local government authorities. Generally, this is no easy task as the regulations can be quite stringent. This is as it should be. Local government officials are entrusted with the care of their constituents and improperly run tattoo shops can pose a health risk.
The growth of the industry means more experienced business people are being attracted by the opportunities. This in turn will mean well run shops with competitive pricing.
If you are looking for a tattoo, and feel nervous about it, you may not have to look much further than your local mall or shopping centre. This should give you some comfort because you know the shop has to conform to local health regulations and it will want to maintain its reputation.
