• Rewards Room
    • You are here
    Home / Makeup / Makeup remover / Are you too old to get a tattoo?

    Are you too old to get a tattoo?

    Updated:21 Apr 2016 5:09 PM | Posted by
    Beth E's picture
    Beth E
    Comment

    Have you ever wondered whether you’re too old to get a tattoo? According to British researchers, if you’re over the age of 31 (like 39-year-old tattoo lover Angelina Jolie), then the answer is yes.

    Their survey, which polled 1,000 men and women about age-appropriate fashion and behaviour, also found that high heels shouldn’t be worn by anyone over the age of 32. (Blasphemy!)

    Men were also targeted by the scathing survey results, prohibited from growing goatees after the age of 34.

    Interestingly, bikinis had more staying power, considered appropriate on women up to the age of 48.

    Well, at least older ladies can still show a bit of skin – even if it’s thought that it should be ink-free!

    What do you think of the survey’s findings? Do you think they're reasonable or overly conservative?

    What do you think of the survey’s findings? Do you think they're reasonable or overly conservative?

    You might also like

    Do you have tattoo regret?

    105 Comments

    Kelly Osbourne's new tattoo

    78 Comments

    Looking to have a tattoo removed?

    93 Comments

    78 Member Comments

    clearcrystalwater 12 Apr 2016 12:04 PM

    Oh this is pretty funny! If I took the results as truth, at least I'd be legal wearing my bikinis! I'm 48!!

    Pandr134 20 Oct 2015 6:50 PM

    I think people should do what they want. Bear in mind though if you get a tattoo at 31 it will probably be still there at 60.

    Hayley644 21 Mar 2015 11:20 PM

    I have a friend who got her first tattoo when she turned 50. It's your body and your choice. I personally wouldn't get one.

    Elunia 3 Feb 2015 10:03 AM

    Seems like a strange survey and set of results to me

    Hayley644 27 Dec 2014 10:49 PM

    I personaly wouldn't get one. I have a friend who has several and got her first one when she turned 50.

    MaiMai06 (not verified) 12 Dec 2014 5:22 AM

    great article!

    Iman 15 Jul 2014 4:59 AM

    I think Angie looks great for her age, so it shouldn't matter.

    AmberB 13 Jul 2014 1:02 PM

    Do whatever makes you happy I think

    Sydneyswans910 13 Jul 2014 11:22 AM

    What? Age shouldn't stop you from doing anything.. especially wearing heels!

    fluffnut 13 Jul 2014 9:56 AM

    Silly cutoffs tbh

    Shop A Everyday 13 Jul 2014 3:58 AM

    I don't like tattoo's at all

    Lawliet 13 Jul 2014 2:38 AM

    What the hey? No high heels over the age of 32? who were the people participating in this survey!

    Petal 12 Jul 2014 12:34 PM

    Not another stupid survey conducted by people who have too much time on their hands and money to waste. Do people seriously care what results they come up with? If someone wants to have a tattoo, that is none of my business.

    Chicklet 12 Jul 2014 10:20 AM

    The one about the age appropriateness of high heels is ridiculous!

    joburkey 12 Jul 2014 9:05 AM

    Seriously, who in the hey are they surveying???!!

    Beauty Fan 69 11 Jul 2014 8:10 PM

    Personally this survey is not for me because everyone is entitled to make their own individual choices!.

    Lady of Crow 11 Jul 2014 11:12 AM

    As long as your not hurting anyone (or breaking a law), I think you should do and wear what you want. what I think what curious is saying that over 31 is too old to get a tattoo, what about the tattoos that are already there?

    skitzkitty 11 Jul 2014 11:10 AM

    Ha ha ha - I love these "controversial" surveys and the reactions they get!! As if anyone's going to stop wearing high heels after 32 - Choo & Louboutin would be out of business!!

    JL 11 Jul 2014 10:54 AM

    Ridiculous!!! Who on earth did they survey, boring morons who would rather be a drone and not live their own lives!!!

    Michelle007 11 Jul 2014 10:50 AM

    LOL what a pile of crap.. No high heels over 32? Seriously ... And as for the tattoos, i got my first at 37 or 38 after very careful consideration, I now have 4, shoulderblade, spine and 2 large peices on each hip and rib cage. I adore my tattoos and would not change them for anything, and personally don't give a rats what anyone else thinks of them!

    Tor1 11 Jul 2014 10:26 AM

    What a stupid survey who has the right to dictate what to do at what age. I'll do what I want until I can't do it anymore. As far as bikinis go I probably wear one until my dying day.

    Jodie730 11 Jul 2014 8:11 AM

    As far as high heels go, I'll be wearing them until I can't walk anymore. Heels are so flattering and gorgeous. If you're comfortable with the way you are then so be it!

    Snazzie 11 Jul 2014 7:25 AM

    HA! There should be no age limit for these things, people can do whatever makes them feel happy.

    Miffny 11 Jul 2014 7:00 AM

    Totally ridiculous! it's our bodies we can tattoo-high heel it or wear a bikini ....never too old to do anything :-)

    Donata 11 Jul 2014 4:28 AM

    All I know is - when you're 50, the tattoos you have from your twenties will look sad all the same. And high heals - yes if you can't walk in them properly any more. Not that some women ever have. If you're 20, ask your best friend (or your mom) to watch you walk. If you can't make it look well, better go lower.

    Pages

    You need to log in or become a member to post a comment.
    TOP