Tattoo trends over time

Tattoo trends over time
Tattoo trends over time

Tattoo trends over time

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When it comes to tattoo trends, a lot changes over time. What was once an industry dominated by male customers now gets at least half of its business from women. And as for the types of tattoos people get, our next guest says pop culture plays a big role. Betty Boop is out. And those those stars that Rihanna has on her neck are in. Of course, the classics like hearts, roses and banners haven’t gone out of style. Nick Colella joins us discuss these trends and other shifts in the tattoo industry. Nick is a tattoo artist and the owner of Great Lakes Tattoo on West Grand Avenue.(Courtesy of Danae Fuentes)