# Vegan Tattoo Services Monocle Tattoo in LA Offers Tattoos That Will Not Hurt Any Animals By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-12-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-tattoo References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/383065/These-Stylish-Monochromatic-Tattoos-Are-Made-Completely-Vegan/) & [monocletattoo](http://monocletattoo.com/?page_id=875) In a move that is extremely LA, Monocle Tattoo is the only place to get a 100% vegan tattoo in the city. Getting a tattoo includes multiple steps -- stencil paper, razors, soaping and lubricating the skin, ink and aftercare -- that all have the potential to contain animal-based ingredients. The Los Angeles tattoo parlor offers services that are not only animal-byproduct free, but also choose products that don't do animal testing. For many consumers of the millennial generation, radical transparency is important in any brand -- both companies and now [tattoo artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup). This also reflects a desire for ethical practices. If you adhere to a [cruelty-free lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workveg), now you can ensure your newest ink is a vegan tattoo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Tattooing:** Tattoo parlors offering 100% vegan tattoos with animal-byproduct free and cruelty-free products create a new trend in tattooing. - **Ethical Tattoo Artistry:** Consumers' demand for radical transparency and ethical practices have paved the way for ethical tattoo artistry to flourish. - **Sustainable Tattooing:** A new awareness around the ecological impact of traditional tattooing practices is driving the trend toward sustainable tattooing practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo parlors that adapt to the trend of vegan and ethical tattooing may have a competitive advantage in the growing demand for vegan and cruelty-free products. - **Vegan and Cruelty-free Product Industry:** As vegan and cruelty-free lifestyles continue to grow, industries producing products needed in the process of getting a vegan tattoo may experience higher demand. - **Sustainability Industry:** The trend toward sustainable tattooing practices has created opportunities for innovations in greener and more sustainable tattooing methodologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md) - [Vegan Personal Care Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-body-shop-vegan.md) - [Plant-Based Halloween Steakhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cannibal-steakhouse.md) - [Vegan Food Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-food-bank.md) - [Fully Vegan Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-vegan.md) - [Gentle Tattoo Removal Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naama-studios.md) - [Tattoo-Friendly Sensitive Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care.md) - [Luxury Vegan Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-1.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md)