# Third Eye Tattoos A Focused Look At Eyeball-Themed Inking By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inking-third-eyes-a-focus-on-tattoos References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Some people are so into the idea of a third eye, they’re having them tattooed on their bodies. While I really like these tattoos, I have to admit the concept does freak me out; so much, that I had to find ten examples to totally un-nerve you too! Eyes are scary in general, but some of these anatomically-correct [eye tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) really do make you feel as if the ‘owner’ has a third eye with which he’s watching you. I’m much less bothered by the fantasy ones. As for the eyeball image on the head, the web says it is a tattoo, but I fear it is body paint. Shame. Image Sources: [UptownTattoo](http://uptowntattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/foot-eye.jpg) | [tattoo about](http://tattoo.about.com/library/graphics/baxtereyeskull.jpg)[ImageShack](http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7208/dm4647ec5arj2.jpg) | [Zhippo](http://zhippo.com/IronhorseHOSTED/images/gallery/aenima-eye-tatto0-l.jpg) | [TattooByDesign](http://www.tattoos-by-design.co.uk/rate_my_tattoo/tattoos/tattoo/act/ville_eye_heartagram_3047396696981.jpg) | [UptownTattoo](http://uptowntattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/skin-eye.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eyeball Tattoos:** The trend of getting an eyeball tattooed on one's body has grown, showing opportunity for the tattoo industry to expand and creating a market for specialized tattoo designs. - **Body Modification:** The rise in popularity of extreme body modifications, such as eyeball tattoos, presents an opportunity for the cosmetic and plastic surgery industries to explore innovative methods and products. - **Artistic Expression:** People are using tattoos as a form of artistic expression, including the use of anatomically-correct eyeball tattoos, opening up opportunities for artists to create new and unique designs. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo:** The trend towards third eye tattoos creates an opportunity for tattoo artists and shops to offer specialized and unique designs to customers. - **Cosmetic Surgery:** The desire for extreme body modifications, including eyeball tattoos, presents opportunities for cosmetic surgeries to innovate their methods and products. - **Art and Design:** The rise of anatomically-correct eye tattoos as a form of artistic expression presents an opportunity for artists and designers to explore unique tattoo designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Eyeball Motif Bulbous Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enerzy-running-shoe.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md)