# Blacklight-Reactive Body Art (UPDATE) Glow in the Dark Tattoos By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-using-back-ink-in-body-art References: [hongkongphooey.wordpress](http://hongkongphooey.wordpress.com/2007/06/07/mod-of-the-day-uv-glow-butterflystar-tattoo-sleeve/577/) If you want a tattoo but want to hide it during work or while you're with family, then there's now a technique that's perfect for you. The new technique uses [blacklight reactive ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark1) which only shows up when exposed to UV light. It is perfectly safe and has [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avava-miria) approval. You can now tattoo to your heart's content and no one would ever know--unless you went out to play underneath a blacklight. **Implications** - Imagine showing up in a nightclub and having a [glowing tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-avatar-state)? I think that this kind of spectacle would have club-goers going crazy with excitement and envy. It is no wonder there aren't more of these backlight-reactive body art pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blacklight-reactive Body Art:** The trend towards blacklight-reactive body art presents opportunities for tattoo artists to explore new ink technologies and for manufacturers to develop safe and FDA-approved inks. - **UV Reactive Products:** The trend towards UV-reactive products presents opportunities for industries such as cosmetics, hair dyes, and clothing to create innovative and attention-grabbing products. - **Nightclub Experience Enhancement:** The trend towards blacklight-reactive body art presents opportunities for nightclub owners to enhance the experience of club-goers by providing blacklight environments that showcase this kind of body art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Industry:** The tattoo industry can capitalize on this trend by exploring new ink technologies to create unique designs that can only be seen under blacklights. - **Cosmetics Industry:** The cosmetics industry can capitalize on this trend by developing makeup products that react to UV light and enhance the beauty of the person wearing it. - **Nightclub Industry:** The nightclub industry can capitalize on this trend by creating blacklight environments that showcase the beauty of blacklight-reactive body art, enhancing the overall club-goer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md)