UV (Ultra Violet) Tattoos

If you have ever really wanted to have a tattoo that will for everyday purposes be almost entirely hidden, then you might want to spend a little more than usual and get a tattoo composed with Blacklight reactive Ink. These varieties of body modification are uniquely difficult..... to do taking more time and requiring the presence of a black light in the tattooist’s studio in order to actually see what they are tattooing…! The ink is also thinner than standard ink requiring far more concentrated application with triple the normal level of attention on the tattooists’ part. There was controversy a couple of years after the idea first appeared as to the risks of ink used being dangerous, but reputable tattooists will only ever use ink that is approved by the FDA and their national health standards. You don’t need to worry – if you still do, though, feel free to ask that tattoo artist about the inks that they will be using. Do your homework and read up on current academic stand-points. U.V. Tattooing will most often be used to add some secret extra spice to a plain black-line tattoo that is already extant, or to create simple linear designs; a complex stand-alone UV piece of ink is a nigh on impossible concept, the equivalent of trying to create a photo realistic portrait using a pen dipped in lemon juice. They got very popular as a concept with thanks to the clubbing scene and raver cultures, people who wanted body-art that reflected their double lives – normal by day, exotic by night beneath subterranean club lights. Colours can range from white to purple, with the darker colours being visible in everyday light, too. As one final reality check, remember that you’re not guaranteed a completely invisible piece of art, particularly in the initial healing stages. Tattooing involves scarification, and ‘scar lines’ of a UV tattoo may remain visible even after the healing time.