You know, a tattoo, cross or any other design is practically permanent. There are ways of removing them but it's going to cost a lot of money so if you are thinking of having a tattoo, make sure you really want it, and choose your design well.
Since this is a permanent mark, unless you have thousands of dollars tucked away to have it removed, why not take your time in deciding the design.
The beauty of a tattoo is that it is a reflection of who you are, and what your opinion is about certain things. It is also a great beauty accessory, and can take the place of jewelry or even make-up.
One of the popular tattoos is the cross tattoo, and as such, there is quite a wide range of choices in style and design for cross tattoos. There are the simple cross tattoos which in its simplicity relays a very strong message; there are the Celtic cross tattoos which are beautiful symbols of eternity, the undying love of God, and nature or the four elements of nature - Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.
The cross tattoos are basically a religious symbol today, but thousands of years ago, the cross was a symbol of nature and represented the sun. Tattooing on the other hand, is believed to start in the islands of Hawaii as a symbol of bravery, beauty, and wealth.
If you think of putting the two together, the cross tattoo would then mean that the person wearing it values courage and valor as well as sacrifices for the sake of beauty. Today, many people choose the cross tattoo because it is a fad. It's a universal symbol that can mean many different things, not necessarily your religious beliefs.
Once you have your cross tattoo, aside from spending tens of thousands of dollars to have it removed, you can also change the design by adding little twists in the tattoo. You should do some research even before you get the first tattoo seared into your skin, so you know what designs has the most options for re-design. This way, you have a lot more choices if ever the time comes when you get bored with the cross tattoo.