While tattoos are still perceived as "unprofessional" and a way to obscure one's true self, they are still a beautiful art form and are sometimes used as an escape. They are a way to express one's individuality and creativity; whether it be a memoriam, a portrait or simply a meaningful object or saying, each tattoo has its own sense of beauty and usually enhances the appearance, especially on men.

That being said, however, tattoos are permanent and need some serious thought before actually being "inked." Here are some guidelines of the top ten tattoos men should avoid.

Superman and Batman may be some of the hottest superheroes out there, but getting their emblems tattooed on your body does not make you anymore supernatural. If anything, it really brings out your inner geekiness ... permanently inked to the surface.

Mythical creatures such as unicorns and fairies are not unique, nor do they do anything to help build your masculine appeal. Having something like this tattooed onto your body is just as bizarre as the fairy tales they've originated from.

Probably one of the most classic tattoos, an anchor, should not be found anywhere on your body unless you are a captain of a ship, have a crew of sailors or sail the seas. Stick to a symbol that represents your actual career so you avoid the label of a poser.

Portrait tattoos usually have the most meaning to people but are one of the riskiest tattoos to get. If you do not have an extremely talented artist, your portrait of a loved family member could potentially turn into nothing more than a caricature for life.

Pop culture references should be avoided, because getting "LMFAO" tattooed across your chest might be funny for the first ten minutes, but now you are stuck with it for life and the joke has already faded. Stick to a meaningful quote as they are eternal.

Barbed wire may have been the next best thing in the '80s, but getting it today really discredits any originality or creativity you may have been going for. If you really need something wrapped around your bicep, stick with something that actually has a meaning to you, or something you have designed.

Chinese symbols may be a way to integrate more culture into your life, but you need to make sure that what you are putting on your body actually means what you actually think it means. There are many people who can't verify what their symbol means or is supposed to represent.

The worst possible mistake you can make is putting your girlfriend's or wife's (boyfriend's or husband's) name on your body. If your relationship fails you are stuck with that name inked into your skin. If your love is truly forever, then you don't need a tattoo to remind you of it.

The last and probably worst tattoo that any man or women could ever get is something that is on his or her face. If you ever want a profession outside of a tattoo parlour or freak show, it is in your best interest to keep any ink off the face. The body is a large canvas, so pick anything other than your face (unless you are Mike Tyson).