Black Light Tattooing

So the PSVI tattoos that I talked about are years away from becoming a legal and widely available form of body modification, and even when they are I am betting they won't be everyone's cup of tea. So how else might we get a really techie (okay Geeky) tattoo? How about black light tattoos?

One of the main considerations when getting tattooed is whether or not it is visible and if it is going to affect your job. I don't have a tattoo, but I would like one. However, I am pretty much limited to having it hidden some place on my back because of my job. So maybe a black light tattoo is the answer? A lot of people actually incorporate UV ink into regular tattoos, but some get designs using only this specialized ink which only becomes visible under a black light. When used on it's own, it only appears as a feint scar on the skin until you are under a black light. At that time it glows white or purple depending on the ink. That might be pretty cool, although it does require that you spend a lot of time in clubs or have your own black lights at home for it to be worthwhile!

UV tattoo in is not FDA approved, but then neither are any tattoo inks so it's sort of a moot point. People have reported some skin irritation and other complaints, but these cannot be linked directly to the ink itself. These could be a reaction to the tattoo process itself, other inks used, lotions used during healing and various other factors. As with all body modification, the best advice is just think carefully and do your research before leaping head first into it!