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Despite some young teenagers hiding a new 'ink stain' on their skin from their parents, tattoos have entered our society's mainstream and are here to stay. Seen now as an art form people no longer have to venture down dark alleys to find a tattoo artist and risk ending up regretting their decision.

For the longest time now cross tattoos have been the choice for the vast majority of people but very few of these cross tattoos are just two black lines on a shoulder or hip somewhere. Most are elaborate color spectacles and incorporate many other designs with the person's entire back as the canvas.

If you want a cross tattoo but you're not sure exactly which one or what style you want, you could start with something small or very basic and then add to it over time. It's advisable however to have some general idea of the direction you would like to go in before you get started.

Cross tattoos have different meanings to different people and are generally associated with religion. For some, not only the design of the cross tattoo itself is attractive but it is the act of getting the tattoo (also known as 'getting inked') placed on their body.

There are those who would go as far as to confess they have a secret obsession with how getting a tattoo makes them feel. And it's not necessarily got anything to do with enjoying pain.

When it comes to cross tattoos there is obviously a strong connection with religion. Some people choose to get a cross design tattooed on themselves purely based on their strong beliefs. A tattoo is a very personal item to anyone who gets one and so it makes sense that religion could play an important role in the decision making.

Although less risqu these days, tattoos have always been known for their more sinister side and have been closely connected to the 'rougher' sides of our societies. Cross tattoos are at the center of this association seen depicted valiantly on members of groups such as street gangs and religious sects and cults. A lot of people however will get a tattoo purely to feel accepted.

Celtic cross tattoos are a very popular choice and have been for many years. The combination of its mysterious history and the elaborate designs one can choose from make it a preference for unique body art.