Yes I agree for the most part. The female sex is the one that dose it more for the fad/trend vs men. They think they look pretty. When I was in high school ten years ago. The big trend for was the tramp stamp. A tramp stamp is a tattoo on the lower back. Right above the the butt. A lot of woman who are now 28-35 have them. A few years ago it was getting a floral design on the side of there bodies. Now it is a chest tattoo. I will not post a pic of that. So you can Google that.
While most of my friends including me. Have tattoos that mean some thing. Weather it is some thing we are in to, or a memorial to a family member. I don't regret any of my ink that I have, and I never will. If I ever get a job were i need to look a certain way. They can all be covered up if need be.
As for the flat top. What is wrong with that? I am 29 and have been getting it since i was a little kid. Granted I always wear a hat, But I like it. It is simple and other then washing it when I shower. It is easy to take care of.