UV tattoos

UV tattoos or blacklight tattoos are tattoos made with a special ink that is only visible under a blacklight. They are particularly popular in the raver subculture.

The tattoos are virtually invisible in normal light, although scarring from the tattoo machine in the application process may remain, and therefore still show. A UV tattoo becomes visible under blacklight, when it lights up in colors ranging from yellow to purple, depending on the ink chosen. As a direct result of its rumored invisibility, blacklight ink is often used for facial tattoos.

Arguments against UV tattoos

UV tattoo ink is not commonly known or used, as very few varieties of UV inks are approved for use in the US. This is because some people have had reactions to the ink, ranging from minor itching to dermatitis. Several UV inks are suspected carcinogens and allergens and at this time, no research has been conducted into the possible side effects of long term exposure. Some UV inks are known to yellow or turn slightly brown with sun exposure.

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Tribal Tattoo Designs

A Modern Twist on a Primitive Art

It’s no wonder that tribal tattoo designs have become so popular in today’s culture. In fact, the art has been practiced and handed down for thousands of years. For this reason, it’s highly likely that a great many of the tattoos you’ll see today will have a tribal slant to them. The majority of tribal tattoos are created using a black ink and your natural skin tone to create intricate designs, patterns and pictures.
Some popular designs include:

* Tribal suns (some of the first tribal tattoos were of suns, to honor sun gods and the element of fire)
* Flames
* Celtic knots
* Dragons
* Butterflies
* Tribal armbands
* Crosses
* Flowers
* Hearts
* Scorpions
* Totems

However, modern tribal tattoo art doesn’t have to limit itself to ancient or primitive designs. It’s just as easy to find tribal fairy tattoo designs, tribal skull tattoo designs, tribal angel tattoo designs and tribal barbed wire designs.

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Three Dots Tattoos

Three Dots Tattoos, What Do They Mean?

A tattoo of three dots in a triangle, usually found on the skin between the thumb and forefinger, stands for "mi vida loca" ("my crazy life"). Along with the pachuco cross, it is a popular "generic" tattoo among Hispanic teenagers. It is sometimes worn as a Sureño (gang) symbol, as a tattoo between thumb and forefinger is believed to be harder to remove (Norteños, an opposing gang, use 4 dots). Often, though, teenagers will wear it just as a matter of style, with no gang involvement whatsoever. The tattoo has also been taken up by Vietnamese teenagers, along with the similar interpretation of "toi khong can gica" ("I don't need anything").

This is also popular in German prisons among current and former convicts as a symbol of their time done behind bars. Generally it implies the person does not know or has not seen or heard anything and has therefore no information for the police. This tattoo also usually appears on the skin between the thumb and forefinger. Also for some groups it means 'I hate cops'.

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Tear Tattoo

Tear Tattoos

The tear tattoo is a symbolic tattoo that is placed underneath one's eye to create the impression that the individual is crying. This tattoo has multiple, regionally-variant meanings. Often it signifies that an individual has killed another person, particularly while in prison; at other times, it means that a family member, friend, or fellow gang member has died or been killed. The tear tattoo is often associated with thugs, convicts, and gang members.

Lower Back Tattoo

Lower Back Tattoo

One of the sexiest ways to decorate a woman's body.

From the temporary peek of a butterfly tattoo design above the waist of your favorite faded blue jeans, to the bold and colorful dragon tattoo, consider lower back tattoo designs for an often hidden, but very sensual statement that springs to life when you downsize your wardrobe and bare your body for the world to witness. From a subtle accentuating vine to a full morning sunburst, this intimate location for tattoo designs gives you wide room for self-expression.
Why are lower back and tail bone tattoo designs so popular?

Simply put, they are sexy fun and cute. The beautiful curves and graceful feminine shapes of a woman's body all seem to converge in the lower back. Like a signature on a exquisite violin, a tail bone tattoo design becomes a beautiful adornment on any girls body. Often a lower back design will be specially shaped to accentuate and flatter the hourglass shape of the female form. Whether you are picture a tattoo design of an angel, sun, butterfly or dolphin the lower back can be the perfect spot. You might want a large tribal design or a small flower design with lots of color. Either way you can get a beautiful tattoo that you will be free to enjoy for a lifetime.

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