Now black lights might be something you associate with the seventies or CSI: Investigation, but they’re also the latest tattoo craze.
Especially useful for people who want a tattoo that you can’t see all the time, black light tattoos are also perfect for hiding a secret layer to your tattoos.
Sound intriguing? Well these black light tattoos will have you on the phone to the local tattoo shop:
1. Jimi Hendrix surprise
What looks like a normal black and grey Jimi Hendrix tattoo in normal light becomes a burst of amazing colour in this black light tattoo. The musical symbols are particularly fabulous.
2. Thor’s Hammer
This black light tattoo adds an extra bit of sparkle to the God of thunder’s hammer. This person is definitely worthy of holding the hammer.
3. For all the Lion King fans…
If you love the Lion King then they black light tattoo is perfect for you. It’s just like the drawings in the film.
4. A colourful city skyline
This London skyline is brought to life with its UV elements – we love the lights and the fireworks.
5. This work of art
The black light addition to this tattoo is simply spectacular. It looks like an amazing piece of modern art.
6. The hidden skeleton
What better black light is there than one that depicts the bones in your body. Just think how awesome this will be in a club. Although you might give some people a fright.
7. This black light tattoo isn’t entirely all there
A tattoo that appears to be just the eyes and grin of the Cheshire cat is transformed into the full body under a black light. What a very clever tattoo!
8. Become The Matrix!
You might look like a normal person during the day, but with the the addition of a black light at night you’ll find yourself turning into the Matrix! Is this tattoo “The One” for you.
9. A massive back-piece
Just how impressive is this MASSIVE black light tattoo? Of course, you’d have to go to a lot of shirtless raves to make the most of it. It’s like a hippy trip straight to the sixties.