20. Traditional Tattoo

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American traditional tattoo originated with the work of Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins, whose flash tattoos took body art to the forefront of counterculture. American traditional tattoos are a mix of images that stretch further back than the 20^th century. They are laden with symbolic meanings, drawn up uniquely with bold black outlines, and feature a limited color palette. The rapid development of machine and needle technology, added to the creativity of neo traditional color and ideas, builds on the bedrock of old school style. 

21. Trash Polka Tattoos

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Trash polka is one of the fastest growing tattoo styles due to its freedom of expression, outlandish verve, and the sheer audacity of trying to link themes that have little in common. They’re easily recognizable for the disparately manic elements; red, black and white ink, abstract images and/or script with ink splatters, smears, smudges, and other odd patterns in and around the central design. 

22. Tribal Tattoo

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Tribal Tattoo designs are many and varied although most feature use of heavy black ink and a commitment to detail. In Polynesia – where the modern word tattoo originated as tatau – these symbolic designs and rite of passage can differ markedly between tribes and islands. While examples such as the Maori Ta Moko are the first type of tribal ink that comes to mind, tribal design can also refer to Norse, Celtic, or even Filipino cultural body art.