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'I regret getting tattoos on my face' | 'I regret getting tattoos on my face' |
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"If I could go back to being 28, when I thought they were cool and make the decision again, I wouldn't do it." | "If I could go back to being 28, when I thought they were cool and make the decision again, I wouldn't do it." |
Kevin Paul is a tattoo artist and says he regrets getting his face inked when he was younger. | Kevin Paul is a tattoo artist and says he regrets getting his face inked when he was younger. |
He tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that it has an impact on how people perceive him. | He tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that it has an impact on how people perceive him. |
"When I had my cheeks done, I noticed the world was judging me in a completely different way. Some people you go near stare at you a lot." | "When I had my cheeks done, I noticed the world was judging me in a completely different way. Some people you go near stare at you a lot." |
Kevin says if you've got a normal life and job, it can "have a massive impact" on your life. | Kevin says if you've got a normal life and job, it can "have a massive impact" on your life. |
"Celebrities like the US rapper Post Malone are getting face tattoos now. Which is all right for them. They're millionaires and pop stars." | "Celebrities like the US rapper Post Malone are getting face tattoos now. Which is all right for them. They're millionaires and pop stars." |
Tattoos have been in the news a fair bit recently, after the boss of the Apprentice, Lord Sugar, called out Lewis Ellis - a contestant from the show - for having tattoos on his chest and one arm. | Tattoos have been in the news a fair bit recently, after the boss of the Apprentice, Lord Sugar, called out Lewis Ellis - a contestant from the show - for having tattoos on his chest and one arm. |
Lewis tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that the stereotypes around body ink are outdated - but that there's still a stigma around face and hand tattoos. | Lewis tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that the stereotypes around body ink are outdated - but that there's still a stigma around face and hand tattoos. |
"Which is a shame because it doesn't matter what you wear or what you put on your body or how you look like." | "Which is a shame because it doesn't matter what you wear or what you put on your body or how you look like." |
"You should be judged on your own merits in business or in your career or your workplace. It should be based on how well you can do the job." | "You should be judged on your own merits in business or in your career or your workplace. It should be based on how well you can do the job." |
The law in the UK currently allows those who are 18 or over to have a tattoo anywhere on their body. | The law in the UK currently allows those who are 18 or over to have a tattoo anywhere on their body. |
But in the workplace - there are no protections against an employer discriminating against someone because of tattoos. | But in the workplace - there are no protections against an employer discriminating against someone because of tattoos. |
Ben, who is in the army - has had mixed reactions to his tattoos in the workplace. | |
He says he was allowed to have tattoos while in the army as long as it wasn't offensive. | He says he was allowed to have tattoos while in the army as long as it wasn't offensive. |
But it was a different story when he applied to transfer to the Royal Air Force - because he says at that time they didn't allow tattoos below the wrist. | But it was a different story when he applied to transfer to the Royal Air Force - because he says at that time they didn't allow tattoos below the wrist. |
"Moving between the services is usually a simple process. But for me, my tattoos posed an issue. | "Moving between the services is usually a simple process. But for me, my tattoos posed an issue. |
"Tattoos are commonly displayed on the hands of young people and are art. It's an expression and it shouldn't dictate your future career." | "Tattoos are commonly displayed on the hands of young people and are art. It's an expression and it shouldn't dictate your future career." |
The RAF has recently changed its policy on tattoos meaning personnel can display more body art while serving. | The RAF has recently changed its policy on tattoos meaning personnel can display more body art while serving. |
New rules now permit personnel to have tattoos on their eyebrows, neck and hands. But single tattoos on hands are allowed only if they can be covered by a ring. | New rules now permit personnel to have tattoos on their eyebrows, neck and hands. But single tattoos on hands are allowed only if they can be covered by a ring. |
Grace, 28, says her hand tattoo made it "extremely difficult" to get a job. | Grace, 28, says her hand tattoo made it "extremely difficult" to get a job. |
"When I was 24, I was offered a job in pharmaceutical sales. But it seemed like as soon as they found out about my tattoo, they said I wasn't right for it anymore." | "When I was 24, I was offered a job in pharmaceutical sales. But it seemed like as soon as they found out about my tattoo, they said I wasn't right for it anymore." |
She says since then it's been hard to get a job in sales, which is what she wants to do. | She says since then it's been hard to get a job in sales, which is what she wants to do. |
"It feels like having a tattoo is not socially acceptable." | "It feels like having a tattoo is not socially acceptable." |
The British Tattoo Artist Federation (BTAF) has called for greater regulation around the inking of face and hands. | The British Tattoo Artist Federation (BTAF) has called for greater regulation around the inking of face and hands. |
Lee Clements, a BTAF spokesman, tells Newsbeat that there needs to be more information available for people getting face and hand tattoos - and the effect it could have on their future job prospects. | Lee Clements, a BTAF spokesman, tells Newsbeat that there needs to be more information available for people getting face and hand tattoos - and the effect it could have on their future job prospects. |
He says young people often get these types of ink "because their favourite celebrity, pop star and footballers have them". | He says young people often get these types of ink "because their favourite celebrity, pop star and footballers have them". |
"I believe that tattoo artists have a moral obligation to their customers and especially young people who want to get facial tattoos." | "I believe that tattoo artists have a moral obligation to their customers and especially young people who want to get facial tattoos." |
And tattoo artist Kevin agrees. | And tattoo artist Kevin agrees. |
He says his own decision to get a face tattoo was an "immature" one. | He says his own decision to get a face tattoo was an "immature" one. |
"Through most of your 20s, you're thinking about living life in the moment." | "Through most of your 20s, you're thinking about living life in the moment." |
Kevin says tattooing nowadays is about fitting in and "trying to get that next picture to impress people and stuff like that." | Kevin says tattooing nowadays is about fitting in and "trying to get that next picture to impress people and stuff like that." |
Which is why he thinks raising the age limit from 18 to 21 would be a good start. | Which is why he thinks raising the age limit from 18 to 21 would be a good start. |
But not everyone thinks there's an issue with face or hand tattoos. | But not everyone thinks there's an issue with face or hand tattoos. |
Louis James says he's "never had a boss who's had an issue with it". | Louis James says he's "never had a boss who's had an issue with it". |
"I've only ever had positive comments. I don't think employers should target people with visible tattoos." | "I've only ever had positive comments. I don't think employers should target people with visible tattoos." |
And NHS worker Holly Wilson-Morgan has her wife's initials tattooed on her fingers and she says she has not been asked to cover up her ink. | And NHS worker Holly Wilson-Morgan has her wife's initials tattooed on her fingers and she says she has not been asked to cover up her ink. |
"The way you look shouldn't have any effect on your ability to do your job. | "The way you look shouldn't have any effect on your ability to do your job. |
"Your ability to do a job should purely be based on your qualifications and whether you're actually good enough." | "Your ability to do a job should purely be based on your qualifications and whether you're actually good enough." |
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Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. | Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. |