# Girlie Pop Culture Inking Barbie Tattoos Let You Mark Yourself In Honor of Your Favorite Doll By Bianca | Published 2009-03-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-tattoo References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Yesterday we featured [Tattoo Barbie](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-barbie), or *Totally Stylin’ Tattoos Barbie* to be more specific which comes with temporary tattoos for everyone’s favorite plastic blonde from Mattel. Today we’re looking at people who are so enamored by Barbie as an icon that they had [Barbie tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest) inked on their bodies. Tattoos are a reflection of a person’s interests, inspirations and icons they admire; with the hyper over her 50th birthday, tattoos of Barbie might become even more popular in the coming months. Credits for this gallery: [kmessenger](http://flickr.com/photos/kmessenger/2580516226/) | [Live Journal](http://community.livejournal.com/iorg/51583.html) | [stynxno](http://flickr.com/photos/stynxno/2253570791/)| [MySpace](http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=209782724)| [cupcakepants](http://flickr.com/photos/cupcakepants/417665307/)| [adriagirlie](http://flickr.com/photos/andriagirlie/45338716/)| [onethousandhurts](http://flickr.com/photos/25773809@N07/3199425039/)| ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Barbie Tattoos:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to offer Barbie-themed tattoos. - **Pop Culture Tattoos:** Growing demand for tattoos of iconic pop culture figures. - **Personal Branding:** Barbie tattoos as a form of self-expression and personal branding. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Artistry:** Tattoo artists can capitalize on the rising trend of Barbie tattoos. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies can create merchandise related to iconic pop culture tattoos. - **Personal Development:** Personal branding coaching and services can help individuals express themselves through tattoos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-instant-camera.md) - [Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-chocolate-bars.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Late Singer-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaliyah-barbie.md) - [Glamorized Drinkware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamorized-drinkware-collections-the-barbie-x-stanley-collaboration-feature.md) - [Barbie Paint Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop-x-barbie.md) - [Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-cakes.md) - [Doll-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-1.md) - [Glamorous Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl.md)