Here is one celebrity couple that is making headlines for the sole fact that they are a couple. ‘Mean Girls’ actress Lindsay Lohan and DJ Samantha Ronson have lived literally in each other’s pockets for the past few months, and their constant display of PDA has not gone unnoticed. Nor has the fact that they are playing house together, and spend every waking, and sleeping moment together. The next step for the lovebirds? Matching tattoos. (more…)

Getting an armband tribal tattoo is a concept that has been around for centuries. Today it is used to simply look contemporary or chic, but for centuries distinct cultures have used the armband tattoo as a way of symbolizing their beliefs and showcasing those beliefs to society. The practice has stood the test of time and in today’s Western world the practice has morphed into something that is fashionable and trendy. You may not belong to a tribe, but are still interested in getting a tribal tattoo. If so, when you get it, you can tell your friends all about its origin if you have done your research right… (more…)

The Hawaiian flower tattoo has become increasingly popular over the last several years, and is known as a tattoo rich in symbolism and beauty. It has quickly become one of the most popular tattoos for women and is a design that is well known, and easy to replicate for a tattoo artist. But the Hawaiian tattoo is not simply a pretty flower strategically placed, this tattoo is one that is rich in meaning. (more…)

Many people that are going for their first tattoo put a lot of consideration into what they want. For some, the first tattoo is easy to decide on, as some people already know what they want. Others just want to get a tattoo but don’t know where to start. Today, Japanese symbols are being used quite a bit as the first tattoo. Japanese tattoos carry with them an air of symbolism, mystique, and hidden meaning, so for those that want something meaningful as their first tattoo but aren’t sure what they want, they are an excellent first choice. (more…)

It seems the very essence of getting a tattoo anywhere on one’s body is not cringe worthy enough. No, in fact it must get creepier. The latest in the craze of tattoos pushing the envelope is getting one on your eyeball. That’s right, the needle will actually penetrate the eyeball. This is what happened to Pauly Unstoppable, the world’s first recipient of the eyeball tattoo.

The intent was to turn his eye blue. (ever hear of colored contacts Mr. Unstoppable?). The process entailed a total of 40 injections into his eye to capture the proper pigment. The pigment was initially injected under the top layer of the eye using a syringe. At first a traditional needle that had ink on it was used, but the ink wouldn’t hold so a syringe was used. The blue ink for the tattoo was mixed with an antibiotic wash and used for the tattoo.

And here is what Pauly has to say about the whole thing:

“I really have to emphasize again that the procedure was extensively researched and done by people who were aware of the risks and possible complications, and that it should not be casually attempted…. Now that this experiment has been started, please wait for us to either heal or go blind before trying it.”

Did he need to warn us? I don’t see a lot of people jumping on this bandwagon. Also, I don’t know about anyone else, but neither HIS safety, nor his ability to see, is the least of my concerns. I’m thinking about all of those little children that are going to crap their pants anytime they look at this man.

Oddly enough, eyeball tattooing is not new. It’s been around since 150 AD and was even used in the 1800’s as a form of cosmetic surgery to correct any cosmetic defects around the eyes. Then it was referred to as corneal tattooing.

For now, we are going to have to wait and see if Mr. Unstoppable will be needing a guide dog or a cane in the future before we label this a tattoo trend. I see this ‘trend’ going nowhere whether he keeps his sight or no.

Trendy? No. Creey? Definitely.

New research coming out of the United States has revealed that certain criminals with tattoos are more likely to suffer from anti-social personality disorder (ASPD). Researchers looked at forensic psychiatry patients in Michigan, with more than half of them being deemed unfit to stand trial, and the other half being found guilty by reasons of insanity. Results from the study showed that 73% of the group that was tattooed, also had strong indications of ASPD. (more…)

This is what happens when gaming goes a little too far….The now infamous Zune fanatic known as MsZunefan, has gone so far as to have three Zune tattoos inked on his shoulders. He has three logos emblazoned on his arm, as you see here. And now of course, he is experiencing buyers remorse. Why? Uh, in a nutshell, the game sucks. (more…)

Yes, even when it comes to tattoos for either receiving or removing, sexism is alive and well. It seems that while men are more likely to get tattoos than women, women are more likely to remove them says a new study coming out of the Archives of Dermatology. Forget that this is 2008 and tattoos are more common than ever before, the reason stated is the social stigma that is involved with even having a tattoo in the first place. (more…)

Khloe Kardashian has been under some heat lately for violating probation under DUI charges stemming from last year. Yes, Khloe the celebrity wannabe got caught driving while under the influence and was sentenced to probation where she was required to do some roadside cleanup and some alcohol education classes. All of which she apparently thought she was too good for, so she blew it off, faced jail time, and was expected to start her sentence Friday evening. Before that however, she commemorated the event with a white ink tattoo on her wrist… (more…)

What you see here is a representation of the actual event, due to the fact that the woman in question will not publish pictures of the said tattoo. However, take a look at this tattoo ladies, and imagine yourself going into surgery one minute, and waking up looking like this the next….. (more…)