Paul Mitchell International trainer Noogie Thai on the meaning behind his body art.
My tattoo is not comprised of lines of ink; instead, it’s made up entirely of single dots. If you look closely, you will see tiny dots that come together at different focal points that lead to something larger—it’s based on geometry.
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The inspiration for my body art is derived from the philosophy of the Dalai Lama, who said, “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” My tattoo symbolizes that one single individual can radiate in such a way as to inspire many others; it’s the idea that one dot, or one person, matters.
I am so fortunate that I get to travel the world educating fellow hairdressers and sharing my passion for the craft. I hope to have that same ripple effect in professional beauty—to have my love for styling help encourage and impact my industry peers.
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This story first appeared in the February issue of Beauty Launchpad magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
[Images: Courtesy of Noogie Thai and Lewisink]
