As they say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", a tattoo can be a work of art or a permanent stain on the body depending on your perception of each individual. Tattoos are a growing trend as a means of identification or fashion statement. Younger generations are very attracted to its popularity and uniqueness as it symbolizes sophistication. “Getting tattooed” has become more like a hysteria that has finally lost the true beauty of tattoos. In the article "Indelible Love: My Son's and Me's Tattoos," Lois Desocio worries about her son's addiction to tattoos. Desocio's concern for his son is plausible since tattoos automatically create negative impressions on people as they are considered a counterculture in society. Counterculture is a set of values ​​once considered to have a negative impact on society, which is no longer followed by people. In our society, tattoos are believed to have negative effects, so they are a counterculture. However, younger generations are heavily influenced by body art, which makes tattoos overrated. Unfortunately, tattoos are no longer attractive as they have become a commonplace feature nowadays. Tattoos are fascinating pieces of body art that are revealing to humanity. Tattoo artists can represent our personality through a range of colored inks moved by the drill. Getting tattooed has become an expression to highlight significant events in an individual's life. The dermis of the body is a canvas on which people draw their life story, and therefore tattoos play a vital role in their lives. Desocio's son, Alec, is known around town as "the guy with the tattoos" as his love of tattoos has left him barely exposed. Younger generations have taken tattoos as a tradition and are heavily influenced to flaunt a tattoo... middle of paper... every other person we meet flaunts a tattoo as it has become more of a norm. However, we cannot judge them based on their appearance since tattoos can convey feelings to them. It is a creative way to give ourselves an identity by representing our personality. Indeed, tattoos can be a perfect way to celebrate a significant event in our lives. We can cherish our precious moment for the rest of our lives by emphasizing its importance. Tattoos have become a mainstream fashion and are widely accepted across the world. This art form is getting platforms to showcase and is highly appreciated across the world. Its popularity is increasing at an alarming rate among every generation globally. Since then, it has been commercialized to a large extent making it no longer unique. Unfortunately, tattoos have lost the charm and attractiveness they had in the past.