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Bolder Tattoocations

No longer afraid of losing work, people get louder in self-expression

Implications - People are abandoning fear of judgment and rejection and are expressing their individuality without inhibition. Job cuts are ending the pursuit to appease; the resulting rebellion and refusal to conform to societal norms are being backed by tremendous social praise. To connect with these consumers, businesses must grant freedom for self-expression.
Trend Themes
1. Rebellion Against Societal Norms - With the growing trend of people expressing themselves without inhibition, businesses have the opportunity to grant freedom for self-expression.
2. Innovative Tattoo Placement - New tattoo placement options, such as on scars, in armpits, and on the temple, provide a fresh canvas for body art and establish a commentary on the humor and individualism of today’s culture.
3. Unique Wing Tattoos - As more unique wing tattoos, such as phoenix or eagle tattoos, become common, businesses can leverage these unconventional designs to establish new products and services that reflect freedom, power, and spirituality.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Industry - The tattoo industry can cater to the growing demand for new and unconventional designs and tattoo placements, especially as people continue to embrace individualism and self-expression without inhibition.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can embrace the trend for innovative tattoo placement and use it to create new clothing designs that reflect individualism and uniqueness.
3. Beauty Industry - The beauty industry can develop new makeup and skincare products that cater to individuals with tattoos, especially with those in unconventional placements such as armpits and temples.
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12 Featured, 72 Examples:
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Zipped-Up Tattoos
Zipped-Up Tattoos
Inking Zippers to Enhance Scars
These are some of the best examples of tattoos interacting with the human body I have seen, and it is a really positive message too. All of these zipper tattoos are placed around existing and old scarring,… MORE
Armpit Tattoos
Armpit Tattoos
Underarm Flower Bouquet Ink on Pretty Hipsters in Toronto
These days, tattooing is fairly mainstream, but when I saw these armpit tattoos on Chandel Bodner at an art show in Toronto, I stopped in my tracks. According to Bodner, armpit tattoos are fairly common… MORE
Full-Face Tattoos
Full-Face Tattoos
Unusual, In-Your-Face Tattoo Designs That Cover Daring Heads
This is a collection of a most extreme form of tattooing which involves total face and neck designs. While I have touched on this in a previous article, it was not on such a hardcore level. These people… MORE
Unique Wing Tattoos
Unique Wing Tattoos
from Eagle Wing Tattoos to Life Sized Human Butterfly Wings
We've seen angel wing tattoos and butterfly tattoos, but this gallery looks at some more unique wing tattoos such as phoenix, fairy and eagle tattoos. While we've also included more mainstream body art… MORE
Inked Pin-Up Studios
Inked Pin-Up Studios
666photography Has Handmade Costumes, Props & Burlesque Tattoos
666photography has clever vintage ideas, beautifully mixing old and new styles. With the help of old-school theater style sets, hand-painted backdrops and retro costumes, 666photography is able to transform… MORE
Manga Tattoos
Manga Tattoos
Japanese Cartoon Ink, from Super Heroes to Cute Anime Faces
We've seen everything from Patrick Swayze tattoos to braille tattoos, so manga tattoos really don't seem that far fetched; in fact, with the popularity of Japanese cartoons, it's surprising we don't see… MORE
Inked Cleavage
Inked Cleavage
Chest Tattoos are Becoming a Sexy Lady Label for the Firm and Wrinkled
Tattoos can be both attractive and unattractive (placement is key). As you will see from the collection of cleavage tattoos, this theory remains true. The arrangement of tattoos is an up and coming innovation… MORE
Anatomical Tattoos
Anatomical Tattoos
Ink Art that Gives the False Impression of Revealing Inner Organs
These anatomical tattoos are art pieces that appear reveal the inner parts of the people being photographed. We have seen how prevalent anatomical art and design have become, and these anatomical tattoos… MORE
Tattooed Temples
Tattooed Temples
Temple Tattoos Are a (Slightly) More Subtle Facial Tattoo
This slideshow of temple tattoos doesn't involve a place of religious worship, but rather the area on the head between the eye and the ear. Judging from the sheer amount and variety of temple tattoos in… MORE
Leg Splitting Tattoos
Leg Splitting Tattoos
These Armpit Tattoos Take Ink Art to Another Level
These armpit tattoos are definitely one-of-a-kind, as they feature a woman's legs split down a man's upper arms. This rude tattoo isn't the classiest ink art I've seen, but it definitely should be praised… MORE
Bacon Tattoos
Bacon Tattoos
Man Shares Love for Bacon with the World
Yes, the tattoos shown above are real. The first image comes from a man known as FriendlyFire who took to his Flickr page to show off his bacon love and his ink. The tattoo apparently came about after… MORE
Luminous Patterned Heads
Luminous Patterned Heads
Glow-in-the-Dark Tattoos Come Alive When Lights go Out
These glow-in-the-dark tattoos show a unique way to express yourself and ink your skin. These tats will probably appeal to people who have overbearing parents who will more or less disown them if they… MORE

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Childish Tattoos
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Fake Naughty Tattoos
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Faux Skinless Faces
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Scary Staretography
Scary Staretography
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Freaky Facettoo Fails
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Mr. Bacon Vs. Monsieur Tofu Posable Character Set
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