If you are considering having your body adorned with a tattoo then now more than ever the choices available to you couldnt be more varied. It seems that there really are no rules when it comes to tattoos but trends do seem to come and go. The (Tramp Stamp) which appeared on the lower backs of females over the past ten years or so has appeared to have played out its run in popularity and is now being replaced by more traditional anchors, ships and sparrows on shoulders and arms.

The tribal thing has had a good run and it seems that people really do like to have a tattoo that wraps around something on their body and an arm seems to work best. Barbed wire is an excellent alternative if you arent into the more complex tribal designs though. Jail house tattoos are something that many people are discovering and learning to appreciate and one form of jail house tattoo that is a particular favorite is the short written message.

Rather then getting involved with trying to impart some message by way of artwork, the written message cuts directly to the point and can be readily understood at a glance. Words and phrases such as (MOM) (BORN TO LOSE) or even the name of your home town in large letters spread across your stomach are one of the many options that are available to someone considering getting a tattoo now.

Another popular jail house tattoo is the gun and there are a number of variations to choose from and a personal favorite is the double barreled shotgun with a fist wrapped tightly around the handle pointed directly out at the person looking at the tattoo. What ever you decide to get it is highly advised that you dont tattoo your face as a recent survey determined that 99% of the people who did this turned out to regret it and the 1% that didnt are in mental institutions.