Oh yes, Las Vegas is in the top 7. More on that in a moment. But tattoo regret is much more common nowadays than back when we were growing up. Fifty years ago, tattoos were pretty much just for biker gangs and sailors on leave. Nowadays, it seems like just about everyone has a tattoo. So, with more people getting more tattoos, there’s a better chance for tattoo regrets to surface.
Here’s How The Survey Determines Tattoo Regrets
At the present time, estimates show that at least 30% of Americans have at least one tattoo on their body. With this in mind, the folks at LaserAway.com set out to determine the amount of tattoo regret in cities and states across the nation.
Of course, the first question asked was: “Do you have at least one tattoo?” If the answer was “Yes,” then the survey could continue. Consequently, respondents were asked how many tattoos they had. Secondly, they were asked how much money they have spent on their body art. Thirdly, they were asked if they were ever pressured into getting a tattoo. Finally, respondents were asked if they regretted getting any of their artwork, and if so, why.
Here’s What They Found Out About Americans And Their Body Art
Overall, there are some very interesting findings in this study. For example, 1 in 4 Americans regret at least one of their tattoos. In general, the size and/or placement of the tattoo is what people most regret. At any rate, folks tend to like the artwork they choose.
Additionally, the survey finds that women are more likely to regret their body art than men. Moreover, nearly 1 in 10 Americans immediately regret getting a tattoo once they see it on their bodies. After all, tattoos are permanent for the most part.
Here’s What They Found Out About Las Vegans With Tattoos
As you’ll see below, Las Vegas ranks in the top 7 when it comes to tattoo regret. Furthermore, Sin City residents spend a great deal of money on body art. We rank 9th in that respect, averaging over $500 bucks per person.
Nevertheless, two-thirds (67%) of Las Vegans with body art currently regret getting 2-3 of their tattoos. Ouch! That’s a lot of cash for a permanent decoration you’re not happy with. Moreover, half of Las Vegans surveyed say they have had a tattoo covered up.
If you’d like to see the full report from LaserAway.com, click here. Now, let’s see which U.S. cities join us in the top 7 with huge tattoo regrets.
7) Washington, D.C.
The folks living in our nation’s capital rank 7th in this recent study for tattoo regrets. 55.6% of those surveyed admitted to regretting at least one of their tattoos. And no, they don’t need an act of Congress to get that done.
View from behind a man with a shaved head and a large tattoo of the American flag on his bare back.
6) New York City
New York, New York. A city so great, they named it twice. Well, the folks in “The Big Apple” seem to have lots of tattoo regrets, with 56.5% of those surveyed saying they would remove at least one of their tattoos. However, the state of New York ranked 34th out of 40 for tattoo regrets.
A young woman leaning against a granite wall. She is sticking out her tongue. She has pink tinted, curly hair. She is wearing overalls, a red t-shirt, and she has a tattoo on her right arm.
5) Philadelphia
The “City of Brotherly Love” and home to America’s Liberty Bell ranks 5th in this study. 63.1% of those surveyed in Philly admitted to having regrets about at least one of their tattoos. That guy who got a picture of a cheese steak sandwich tattooed on his arm really regrets that choice.
Daytime photo of the American Liberty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Independence Hall can be seen in the background.
4) Denver
Residents of “The Mile High City” have the fourth most tattoo regrets of any U.S. city. 63.9% of Denver’s respondents wish they hadn’t gotten at least one of their tattoos. The rest of the folks throughout Colorado also had lots of tattoo regrets, ranking 5th out of 40 states.
A daytime photo of Denver, Colorado’s downtown skyline. City Park is seen in the foreground. Snow-capped Rocky Mountains can be seen in the background.
3) Las Vegas
We’re number 3! 65.4% of the Las Vegas residents surveyed for tattoo regrets admit to wanting to remove at least one of their tats. Furthermore, the rest of Nevada has some serious tattoo regret as well, as the Silver State ranked 8th out of 40 states.
A nighttime photo of two young women standing on or near Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. They are holding lots of money in their hands and looking into the camera. The woman on the left has blond hair and wears glasses. The woman on the right has red hair, a rose in her hair, and a colorful tattoo on her upper left arm. Neon lights of the casinos can bee seen in the background.
2) Oklahoma City
Well this was kind of a shocker. Oklahoma City places second in this survey. 67.9% of those surveyed say they regret getting at least one of their tattoos. I bet the woman below regrets standing in cow dung a lot more than that tattoo.
Daytime photo of the bottom half of a woman’s legs. She is wearing gray leggings and she is warming her feet in fresh cow dung in a brown, grassy, meadow. A lake can be seen in the background. She is wearing a leather anklet on her left leg, and she has a tattoo of a steer’s skull on the calf of her right leg.
1) Phoenix
And the winner (or loser) is….Phoenix, Arizona! Over 75% of the folks surveyed in this desert city admitted to regretting at least one of their tattoos. Furthermore, the folks in the rest of the state have lots of tattoo regrets as well, ranking 2nd out of 40 states. That’s a lot of tattoo regret!
Daytime photo of a young, blond woman standing in a desert landscape. She is wearing rose-colored sunglasses. She is holding a golf club placed behind her back. She has a tattoo running up her left arm from her wrist, past her shoulder and onto her upper body.
