7 Tattoo Myths That Could Be Stopping You From Getting Inked
Every single week at our Bournemouth tattoo studio, we hear the same myths walk through the door. Someone sits in the chair, takes a deep breath, and says, I heard that tattoos always... and we have to gently set the record straight. After more than 15 years of tattooing in Bournemouth, our artists at Bournemouth Ink have heard it all. Some myths are harmless. Others stop people from getting tattoos they've wanted for years. A few are downright dangerous. In this guide, our team busts the seven most common tattoo myths we hear, so you can walk in feeling informed, confident, and ready to make a decision that's right for you. Why Tattoo Myths Are So Common in 2026 Tattoo misinformation has never spread faster. TikTok videos, Instagram reels, and forum threads circulate "facts" that often have no basis in reality. Add to that decades of cultural rumours passed down from older generations, and it's easy to see why so many people arrive at our studio with outdated...