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Outrageous Facial Tattoos

Courtney Scharf Discusses Some of the Most Shocking Tattoos Around

— April 19, 2013 — Pop Culture
With the popularity of tattoos being so widespread, it makes sense that the Internet is flooded with millions of pictures of peoples' wild inked designs, and this list of outrageous facial tattoos attests to the fact that tattoo culture has entered its most bizarre faze yet.

If you're on any crowded college or even high school campus, it won't take long for you to see that we're living in an age where tattoos have shifted from being taboo to trendy. However, as more shocking, face-planted tattoos pop up on the Internet it's also becoming clear that the idea of what looks cool and edgy is rapidly changing.

From temporary intricate body art to incredible tattoo cover-ups, Courtney Scharf discusses this list of the web's most bizarre ink and outrageous facial tattoos.
Trend Themes
1. Shifting Tattoo Culture - The trend of tattoos has evolved from taboo to trendy, opening up opportunities for innovative tattoo designs and techniques.
2. Changing Standards of Cool and Edgy - The perception of what is considered cool and edgy is rapidly evolving, creating space for disruptive tattoo concepts that push boundaries.
3. Intricate Body Art and Tattoo Cover-ups - The rise of temporary intricate body art and tattoo cover-ups presents a chance for innovative products and services in the tattoo industry.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Artists and Studios - Tattoo artists and studios can seize the opportunity to explore new artistic directions and techniques that align with shifting tattoo culture.
2. Cosmetics and Beauty - The cosmetics and beauty industry can tap into the changing standards of cool and edgy by creating products and services that cater to individuals with facial tattoos.
3. Temporary Tattoo and Body Art Industry - The temporary tattoo and body art industry can capitalize on the rise of intricate body art and tattoo cover-ups by developing innovative temporary tattoo options and removal methods.
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