Girls, do you like the bad boy type? Tattoos, piercings, attitude?

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I've been told I'm the 'bad boy' type and the only time it's ever been bad is a girl wrote me off saying I should come with caution tape but still kissed me lol. I'm not a bad guy, maybe the look and ego but I'm a great boyfriend. Anyway, do you like a more clean cut guy or bad boy?

LittleMissGriff · Accepted Answer

Honestly, if at 25 a guy is still running around with facial piercings, I tend to be unimpressed. If he's a tattoo artist, an employed musician, or generally working in a field where that sort of look is of benefit, that's fine, but when they're still trying to rock the punk look and wondering why none of the conservative engineering firms are giving him a job, I'm completely turned off. It's not so much the look as the social context that comes with it. I'm looking for someone solidly employed, who makes responsible decisions and doesn't like to whine when things don't go their way.

Tattoos, on the other hand, bother me not at all. I do tend to prefer ones that can be covered for work, if necessary, because it reflects a level of foresight put in to the tattoo - it meant he knew this was for life and at some point he'd probably have to work a job where showing tattoos wasn't allowed. But unless it's something overtly offensive, I'm perfectly find with ink.

Honestly, looking back, I'm pretty sure every guy I've been involved with had a tattoo, whether I knew it at first or not.

Babydollxo · Accepted Answer

Yes!! Tattoos are so hot, like the ones on their chests if they can pull them off
I'm not really into the whole piercings and wearing more jewelry than I do (thick chains, those leather cuff things) but sometimes it's hot if it's in moderation.
And the attitude really depends on the guy. If he's a complete jerk, no. If he treats people like shit no. If he's an alcoholic and abusive guy but goes by "bad boy" because he can't face his own problmes, then hell no. But if he has a bit of an edge to him, possibly like mystery and danger kind of vibe, then yes, that is friggin sexy.

Also motorcycles <3

pr3ttybr0wn · Answer

I like tattoos but not piercings. I guess u could say I like the bad boy look :) ok im lying I really love it!

Genie23 · Answer

Tattoos? I don't mind as long as they are meaningful. Don't like overly big tattoos though. Piercing? No, I don't like it.

bomba78 · Answer

I love the "look" and will go for the bad ass looking type over a clean cut guy any time and every time.
Of course, as you say, if he only looks the part but is otherwise a great guy with great character and ambitions.

My fiance does not have any tattoos (yet) nor piercings, but he has a 70's rocker vibe about him. (very Jim Morrison) and recently has moved a bit towards Rock'nRoll Style because he cut his hair since he got his motorcycle (you know, because helmet hair... lol) and now looks more like the current Alex Turner. SO haaawt <3...

From experience I can say that the people that get most shit and prejudice for their looks are often the nicest and sweetest people. (talking about tattoos/piercings, goths, hard rockers and anything out of the norm)
Most assholes I have met, have been the clean cut ones. i don't know exactly why this is, but I would guess that people that have always been different, have different values and focus more on the important stuff than on a perfectly straightened shirt.

CHARismatic110 · Answer

I guess I like a mixture? I love tattoos, especially on guys. It's something about a guy with sleeves and chest pieces. It's a turn on for me That said, I find it even sexier when those tattoos are peeking from underneath a rolled up button up.

I used to ride the subway to and from high school and there would always be this guy on my train that carries a briefcase and looked like your normal corporate carbon coby. Until Spring rolled around and he started to carry his suit jacket instead of wearing it. The first time I saw his tattoos I was pleasantly surprised. He was already attractive, but seeing those tattoos made him sexy.

omeglemissy69 · Answer

Well in personal opinion I love bad boys. And let's be honest having a bad boy who's good just for me is a major turn on. Then again I have an alpha trait. I consider tattoos and piercings a major turn on. Have a couple of tattoos myself. They tell a story. And bad boys have an edge to them, you know they stand tall and have an air of authority around them. For me at least a guy who isn't able to challenge me gets boring. Sure I want to be spoilt with attention, but money isn't everything, nor looks. They matter, of course, no one falls in love with personality at first sight. Knowing a guy who is a bad boy and would challenge me would be a nr 1 priority for me

MAJ4251 · Answer

Tattoos and piercings don't dictate whether I'd find someone attractive. And a bad attitude is something I'm not gonna put up with.
But really, if someone is interested in you strictly because they see you as the "bad boy" type, the relationship isn't going to last long.
But I guess I'd say i go for a more clean cut guy. It just happens that my fiance doesn't have any tattoos or piercings but if he did, it wouldn't make much difference to me. I love him for who he is, not for what's on his body.

musicbrain5 · Answer

Tattoos are fine as long as he's not covered in them and they're meaningful, tasteful and not offensive. My husband has tats so I'm not going to say I don't like them, lmao. Piercings, meh. I'm not really into face piercings on anybody but ears are okay. Some people go way too far with piercings and other body modifications though.

As for attitude or demeanor, I'm definitely not into the douchey bad boy kind of crap. He should be an all around respectful and considerate guy who also knows how to stand up for himself and bring people down a few notches if he has to.

dragonfly6516 · Answer

Alpha males are confident; they don't worry because they know they'll come out on top. That *usually* means that they generally give no fucks. Not because they literally don't care, but because they know things will work out in the end. Confidence means they know how to get shit done, and that creates a sense of safety and security that women need. They don't need or seek the approval of others either. They don't waste anyone's time trying to convince anyone of who or what they are or are not.
The answer to your question is an undeniable HELL YES.

Zandra · Answer

Honestly I think both are equally attractive. I'm just as attracted to tougher looking guys as I am to more clean cut guys... it's not really a factor for me! But I can say that I'd most definitely prefer a guy that dresses simply and more manly than one that is extremely preppy and dresses like a rich guy. Their features may still be attractive but that style is kind of unattractive to me, probably because I like guys that are really down to earth and easy to get along with and guys that look like they came from a country club don't exactly give out a super approachable vibe.

Poppykate · Answer

I think that its all about what you want to achieve. If you are a musician or work in a hardware store, or are a tradie. Then, you could kept the bad boy look. However, if you wanted to work in education, medical, or high level corporate, you will go further, and unfortunately will be respected more with a cleaner more polished look. ( sad, but unfortunately that's how the world works- and yes there are exceptions, but generally...). It's the same with woman. If you want to attract a sexy woman, who takes care of herself, dresses beautifully etc. you will have to put in more effect. Simple.

romaswift_ · Answer

it completely depends on the boy. Like I'm not going to be like 'oh my god he has piercings/tattoo's/smokes so I love him. That's not how it works sorry:)
If I like a guy's looks (his face/hair) and also his personaility then I'm probably going to overlook his 'bad boy' marks.
For example, I usua;;y hate people who smoke but there's this guy I know who I have a small crush on and he smokes and I don't care. Because its him how can you not love him ahh!!!
Similarly, if my best guy friend got a tattoo, piercing or started smoking then I wouldn't hate on him at all. It's his decision and he would probably pull it off!

geekylady · Answer

I love tattoos but I've met guys with tattoos that definitely don't look like bad boys, however some guys do have that attitude, somes don't. My point is, it doesn't matter if you have tattoos, piercings or if your looks say that you may be a bad boy, the attitude is everything, you can't say anything about anyone by only looking at them, some people with strong personalities don't dress up to show who they are but they dress up with that's comfortable for them. So even if you look like the bad boy type, only until someone talks with you or meets you hey can know what kind of person you really are.

SammyGurl · Answer

If it's just a few tattoos I could live with that as long as they are not on his neck Or face, piercings not really into anything beyond his ear (s). What is most attractive to me is personality, trustworthiness, how he treats me.
I wouldn't be attracted to a true bad boy in the first place, I'm not about to invest my time, risk my emotional well being and love for a guy who will toss it in the gutter the first chance he gets to trade up to what he feels is a better deal.

whatsername · Answer

I love tattoos! I generally like ones that have meaning, but anything is cool. Unless it's a vagina or something lol. Piercings can look nice depending on the size and placement.
The bad boys remind me of rock stars and if someone looks like a rock star that automatically makes them hot in my opinion.

Emmaplus3 · Answer

I personally love guys with tattoos and peircing and sometimes long hair, that's just me I just recently had to take out my snake bites, I love having tattoos and peircings, but to have a bf with those just looking at guys like that is a turn on but there is a limit, some people over do it, but sometimes the scarey looking people are the nicest

dekalla · Answer

Well I don't know why but the serious hardworking or sportive guys really attract me. I like that style.. The piercings, the tattoos but naturally I get attracted by the serious strict guys they are just sexy and mysterious and make you wonder what a personality are they hiding behind the t-shirt or the shirt... Whatever

njames · Answer

tattoos on common places like arm or back and one pierced ear is alright.
Otherwise no it is a big turn off
But different peolpe are different. I had a girl who worked with me who absolutely loved the"full on bad boy" look. long hair, beard, piercings, tattoos all over.

BabeBarlow91 · Answer

I go for clean cut and always have. I cannot bear tattoos or piercings. Attitude I don't mind cos it gives me something to kick against.

I wouldn't think of you as a bad guy due to the piercings or tattoos though - it would register with me that you have control over how you want to appear to others and have enough confidence & courage to be you. That I admire and approve of.

KuroiAika · Answer

I personally like "bad boys" because I have an attitude myself and I'm very challenging and I feel attracted to people who can put up with me and if possible, win.
So I'd like to have someone who can actually challenge me and have the same level of attitude and so on.
I wouldn't want someone who would look down and cry whenever I say or do anything, I love someone who is in control.
Tattoos and piercings are even better.

canbrave · Answer

I think that its good cause you have a mixer of both. You got that bad boy with a dash of abercrombir and Fitch on the out side and when that girl meet you and get to know you better boom you throw that respected boyfriend and the girls well go crazy I think that its would be better if you have both looks you will appear mystery and fun and someone that they want scratch that need in there life and the girls will go crazy and if your choosing I'll advice you to have both looks

justwannahvefun · Answer

I love bay boys! I think the tattoos are really hot especially if they mean something. I don't like it if he has too many though or if they're dumb. Piercings I'm not that into but I could probably deal with it. All around bad boy looks are super hot. When they are paired with a respectful guy who's caring and nice and a good boyfriend its like the perfect package for me!

Cobaltemerald · Answer

I love a bad boy with tattoos but not too many piercings as that just seems too vain on men. And I hate needles and they remind me of needles. Attitude is fine so long as it isn't there in the important stuff. Like if I need someone to pick up the kids cause I'm at work, I shouldn't have to hear attitude.

freyanna1017 · Answer

I am not a fan of a lot of piercings, maybe one ear piercing is fine, I don't know. But I am a fan of tattoos and I think bad boys get more attention because they seem like a risk and a challenge. They also seem like they can protect us more as well than the nice guy look.

gloriak0974 · Answer

I think that's hot! But I also think the "Hollister/Sperry/Khaki's" type of guys are hot too. & the "Snapback/Jordan's/Muscle Tees" type of guys are hot.
Moral of the story, a lot of girls think all types of guys are hot, basically it comes down to if you're attractive and have a personality that I like. (:

Sairapanda · Answer

I don't class that as 'bad boy' you're allowed to be however you like when it comes to looks and expressing yourself, I find guys super attractive when they are themselves and when their looks express that too ^-^ but yeah a bad attitude though? depends what you mean like a guy who's just an arse I would avoid at all costs.

Anonymous · Answer

I quite enjoy having the tattoos and piercings in my relationship, the most my boyfriend has ever done to himself is dye his hair... I enjoy being the only one in our relationship to have body mods - as i always surprise him with what i want next - and so does he, he comes with me to offer support while i get them done. My most recent being getting my nipples pierced, he especially enjoyed that, purely for the fact that i had a female piercer

Anonymous · Answer

All girls like bad boys when it comes to sex. That's because of instinct. We want to receive the sperm of the most dominant guy. As a steady partner, we're more careful who we pick, and who we can trust. Because we often know that bad boys are wanted among women and often "hit it and quit it" or "hump her and dump her". You get what I mean. Yet we still often let them, silly us.

Monstersamongus · Answer

Yesss. Covered in tattoos. Some piercings are ok whatever I'll deal. Bad boy types all the way! That saying has literally nothing to do with who you are personally it's just a way of describing certain people. I'm not sure why there's confusion. I've never ever been attracted to clean cut preppy guys.

Anonymous · Answer

Girls do have different tastes in men. For instance, I like men who respect me (good guy), are up front with me when I'm acting dumb (bad boy) and are passionate and confident about their ability to make me happy. He's gotta be smart (good guy) but also has to be able to crack jokes and be an ass with sarcasm (bad boy). You should find an in between. It's not about looks, the looks just tell someone if you respect yourself enough to take care of yourself.

Born_confused · Answer

I love tattoos on guys! Piercings are attractive too. Just... not too much.
I sometimes see hot guys on the bus with tattoos and some with piercings and I'm like ''Damn! don't stare! just... give them side glances, don't stare!'' xD

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