Just like fashion, the tattoo industry is ever-evolving. From tiny, minimalistic tattoos to those that look so real they practically leap off the skin, the trends for 2021 are inspiring. Check out the top trends for tattoos this year, according to an article from The Pioneer.
- Realistic. Realistic looking tattoos are rising in popularity because they provide a life-like quality that leaps off your skin. From animals and flowers to people and monuments, these tattoos are sometimes considered three dimensional because they reflect real-life imagery so well.
- Sternum. Sternum, or chest tattoos, are becoming an increasingly popular location on the body to get inked, especially for women. In fact, according to celebrity tattoo artist Vikas Malani, people are crazy over sternum tattoos because it highlights an intimate place not meant for everyone to see all the time.
- Soundwaves/Talking. The use of soundwaves in tattoos is a new technology that is quickly becoming a favorite. Soundwave tattoos can actually be scanned and will playback a recorded message. This trend began in India and is quickly making its way around the world. According to The Pioneer, clients can send a five to 30-second voice clip of their loved one to their tattoo studio, which will in turn create a soundwave of that audio clip. That soundwave can then be inked on the skin permanently, and clients can hear the message whenever they scan it with their mobile device.
- Armband. Armband tattoos are most popular among men and have been a longtime trend in the tattoo industry. They are typically for clients who prefer a bold look.
- Portrait. Portrait tattoos have become more important recently as a way to memorialize a loved one or an important figure. They are typically done in a realistic style that portrays the person’s headshot.
- Minimal. The “less is more” look has become extremely popular and will be a trend in 2021 when it comes to tattoos. These tattoos are often extremely small, discreet, incredibly detailed and have clean lines.
No matter where a tattoo is going to end up or what it’s going to look like, it’s important to make sure extreme pain isn’t a part of the process. Face and Body Professionals has the products you need to keep clients comfortable while they get inked.