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# Inked Family Values
Relatives and 'Family' Tattoos Are Both Permanent

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needling-the-family-because-nothing-says-love-more-than-ink
References: [checkoutmyink](http://www.checkoutmyink.com/tattoos/ggdaddy/family-14)

Need an all-purpose tat? Try getting â€œfamilyâ€ inked on yourself. After all, we all have family. Either we came from a family or have started a family. If the family unit decides that you need to move along, no worries about [removing the ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out) you had in their memory.

Everybody now: â€œWe Are Fa-mi-ly, I got all my sisters with me...â€

**Implications** - Family is one of the most important things in life to a lot of people. The featured article about [family tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-chaos-family) goes to show that this notion is absolutely true. Businesses that are [family oriented](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-campaign-1) will gain consumers who want a feeling of loyalty and community. When consumers feel like a business cares about them, that business wins.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.8/10
- Popularity: 100% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Family Tattoos:** Creating a trend of family-themed tattoos that represent the importance of familial bonds.
- **'we Are Family' Movement:** A growing movement of individuals expressing unity and togetherness through tattoos.
- **Permanent Personalized Ink:** An emerging trend of getting permanent tattoos that reflect personal connections and values.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Tattoo Studios:** Tattoo studios can tap into the demand for family tattoos by offering customized designs and unique packages for families.
- **Family-oriented Businesses:** Family-oriented businesses can leverage the trend of family tattoos to strengthen customer loyalty and promote a sense of kinship within their brand.
- **Tattoo Removal Services:** With the rise of family tattoos, there is a potential opportunity for tattoo removal services to cater to individuals who may want to remove family-related ink in the future.

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