Top 25 Innovative Tattoos + Tongue Tattoos (SUPER GALLERY)

A tattoo on the ankle, back, arm, or hip is not longer enough to elicit any shocked responses… or to receive mention on Trend Hunter. A tattooed tongue? That’s tame compared to what we’ve seen.

In order to really get attention and stand out from others through body ink, people have to get really creative when using their body as a canvas. Think braille tattoos, human branding, glow-in-the-dark inking, emotion-sensitive body art, and 3D breast implant tattoos.

Check out some of the most outrageous tattoos seen on Trend Hunter:

Extreme 3D Tattoos - Raised Breast Implant Tattoo (GALLERY)

A man has had silicone implants put under the skin on his leg to bring the tattoo of the lovely lady on his leg to life… well, two parts of the lovely lady to be specific. Lane Jensen’s already sport a tattoo of a lady on his shin, and his website shows his portfolio of more unusual work such as … [More]

Connect-the-Dots Tattoo - Interactive Inking (GALLERY)

Maybe this isn’t as outrageous as the Braille Tattoo (see below), but this women’s tattoo is pretty wild. As it is, the tattoo doesn’t look like much more than dots and numbers, but if all the points are connected (just like your favourite kid puzzle!) it creates an image of a giraffe. Braille Tat… [More]

Braille Tattoos - Body Modifications For the Blind

A German student has invented braille tattoos. Until now, those without sight haven’t been able to appreciate the skilled artwork behind body inking, but Klara Jirkova wants to change that. The University of the Arts Berlin student created the raised tattoos resembling braille bumps. Now you can m… [More]

Emotion Sensitive Electronic Tattoos - The SKIN Project (VIDEO)

The SKIN project is truly a new twist on the mood ring idea. The electronic mood tattoos from Philips appear to change with the wearers moods! “The SKIN Tattoo project investigates the use of ‘electronic’ ink that would allow people to have dynamic tattoos with an infinite number of display option… [More]

Practical Tattoos - Human Ruler

If your job or hobbies require you to do a lot of measuring, you might want to take a tip from this guy who had a ruler tattooed on his forearm. “My right forearm has a 8” ruler on it that I use for everything from measuring PVC diameter to wire lengths,” Flickr user, mikeysklar said. “My backgrou… [More]

Human Branding - The New Tattoo (VIDEO)

Now that tattoos can be removed through laser surgery, people wanting to permanently modify their bodies are turning to branding. Using an ultra-hot iron, people are literally sizzling their skin to create burns so deep, the scars will remain for life. “Human branding has become the latest twisted… [More]

Tattooed Pigs - Are Animal Tattoos The Next Big Thing? (GALLERY)

Are tattooed animals the next big thing? Wim Delvoye might answer, “Yes!” Wim is a Belgian artist who tattoos pigs, and even launched a whole farm dedicated to the cause. Specifically, in 2005, Wim launched the Art Farm Pigs Growth Fund which includes three resident tattooists dedicated to the art… [More]

Sun Tattoos - Tanning a Pattern of Art on Your Body

Your body is a canvas, so why not let the sun paint a patterned tan on that canvas?  Designer Yu-Chiao Wang has developed a concept called the sun tattoo.  She describes: “Sun Tattoo is a soft stencil which can be used for making the tattoo pattern on the skin by sunshine. It’s better to use it with… [More]

Eye Color Tattoos - Your Eye Balls Are The Next Frontier In Ink

When you have run out of surface area on your skin, look inwards ... at your own eyes. I guess some body modification nuts thought it was a good idea to have the whites of their eyes stained with blue ink. They tried the standard tattoo equipment but to no avail. A syringe finally did the trick… [More]

Glow in the Dark Tattoos (GALLERY)

Have you always wanted a tattoo but were afraid of what your boss will say?  With glow in the dark tattoos you can cover yourself in body art and no one will be the wiser (unless they see you with the lights out). The new technique uses black light reactive ink, which is reactive to UV light.  As… [More]

Food Tattoos - Uncommon Tattoos Inspired by Hunger (GALLERY)

The uncommon tattoo is hard to find. Tattoo artists are always aware of the life and times around them to offer customers something unique. These food tattoos fit the bill of being cut, conversational and unusual. What kind of people get consumable goods tattooed on them? How many of these inkings… [More]

Tattoo Bandages - Look Tough When You Cover Your Boo Boo

We may not have our mothers around to make our cuts and scrapes all better, but we can slap one of these artsy bandages on to pay homage to the woman who poured more than her share of peroxide on our open wounds. Tattoo Bandages are a neat alternative to the traditional beige band-aid. Made to mimic… [More]

Geek Tattoos - 16 Fake Tattoos for Geeks, Nerds and Hackers (GALLERY)

One of the things temporary tattoos are good for are for freaking people out. These temptoos work on two levels. If you are a geek but want to fit in with the cool kids, this is a great alternative to permanent inking. If you’re not a geek, then imagine the shear joy of shocking your friends when yo… [More]

Customized Tattoo Videos (GALLERY)

Has anyone else tattood Trend Hunter onto their ass?  This young women apparently enjoys our site.  In fact, HERE is a video of her revealing her Trend Hunter tattoo.  Customize your own tattoo in this great example of viral marketing.  The site was made for the launch of XBox 360’s Crusty Demons ga… [More]

Needle Freaks - Extreme Tattoo Addiction (GALLERY)

There was a time when tattoos were thought to be a passing trend but for some people tattoos have become an addiction. Some people are opting to be body-locked - covering their bodies from head to toe in tattoos. Some people think tattoos are a form of rebellion while others disagree, claiming it’s … [More]

Tattoos 4 Toddlers (GALLERY)

A company named Tattoos4Toddlers claims to have “patented a needle free” (no, not the rub on kind) method for children in which the tattoo can last up to 10 years.  They claim it only “causes slight discomfort”. [More]

Chocolate Tattoos

Yum, yum, yum get love in your tum. This chocolate tattoo kit is rather tasty. You get one jar of chocolate body frosting, stencils and a brush.  Or there is nothing to stop you making your own messages to ensure your desires are spelt out clearly.  If you’re the licker, or the wearer, there is no … [More]

Design Tattoos - The Next Generation of Ink Design

TattooA collective of international designers have been brought together to illustrate new functional and aesthetic approaches to body art in the Reset Design Tattoo Collection. The collection is part the French design site’s first curated exhibition, Eden ADN, which will be part of the St. Etienne… [More]

Tattoos For Wimps - Slip On Tattoo Sleeves (GALLERY)

It’s tattoo minus the needles and the pain.  The tattoo sleeves allow you to have your cool proxy skin art and switch up the style whenever you like. [More]

The Tattoo Eraser

A group of scientists have developed a way to remove tattoos that is safe, predictable, much easier and affordable than traditional laser removal methods. This news comes as a great relief to those who bear inked testimony to past loves, gang involvement and spur of the moment decisions. However, … [More]

Removable Tattoos

It’s all in the Ink! Making the choice to mark your skin permanently is a huge decision and lets face it a lot of people , 50 percent in fact(according to quoted current stats) who have taken the step are now regretting the decision. It doesnt look so hot on a granny and mabye the ex girlfriends’ na… [More]

Gadget Tattoos

Beautify your gadgets permanently! Last week we saw a small company in the UK that offered mobile phone tattoos.  Adafruit Laser Services, a new, by-appointment-only business in Manhattan, etches custom artwork onto laptops, iPods, cell phones and other gadgets. The service ranges from $30 for small… [More]

Luxury Tattoo Parlour For Celebs

It’s what you needed to know.  Lindsay Logen is reportedly opening a luxury tattoo parlour in Hollywood.  The 20 year old star has a tattoo on her back, and that was enough to get her hooked. She told The Sun, “"Lindsay will be setting up her own place which will be like a trendy glass-fronted fa… [More]

Phone Tattoos - Etch Your Personality into Your Phone

Only available to jammy O2 chaps until 23 December, the phone tattoos take 20 minutes and are done by professional designers Razorlab. Choose one of their patterns to have etched onto your handset; show your phone who’s boss by engraving your name on it; or make the designers sweat a bit by giving ‘… [More]

Fruit Tattoos: Natural Light Labelling Eliminate Fruit Stickers

”Those annoying adhesive labels. If you are a grower, packer or retailer, too many of them fall off the fruits and vegetables that you send to market. If you are a consumer, they are an aggravation to remove, oftentimes damaging the fruit and clinging to your hands, kitchen counters, clothes, or chi… [More]