A UV tattoo, also known as a black light tattoo, is a pretty new way to get inked and can look fantastic if designed correctly and created by an in-the-know artist. These tattoos look quite different than most of the tattoos that you will see, and they even use a different type of ink. If you are interested in getting a UV tattoo or you just want to know a bit more about them, check out the information below!

What makes UV tattoos what they are is the chemical mixture used in the ink. The ink has a strong (and bright) reaction when under ultraviolet light, hence the name. This ink can make the designs glow when under a black light, giving the tattoos a psychedelic look. Most people do get their UV tattoos for this effect since it can look pretty great in dance clubs and other venues where UV lights are used.

The original UV tattoos had a slightly dull look in normal light, but these days the designs can look great under any lighting conditions. It used to be that these tats would have a whitish or pinkish look to them in normal lighting, but now there are ink mixes that have other colors mixed into them to make them look more like normal tattoos regardless of the lighting conditions.

With that being said, UV tattoos aren’t going to have that same “pop” that traditional tattoos have unless they are under a UV light. These are not tattoos that you will want to get when you are going for an “epic” or striking look since this type of ink does soften the appearance of the design quite a bit. While you can see many UV tattoos regardless of the lighting, these are not the types of designs that will usually catch people’s eyes the way that larger, traditional tattoos do.

Some people will actually like the idea of getting one of these tattoos because they can be somewhat hidden when under normal lighting conditions. They can get a private tattoo on visible parts of their bodies and in most cases outsiders won’t even notice them. This can be a great idea for anyone who wants a forearm or wrist tattoo but don’t want to have a flashy tat showing while they are at their jobs.