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LA's Top Tattoo Artist Reveals the Ink Everyone Is Getting Since Parlors Reopened

Aug 17 2020 - 7:55am

Maybe you're among the group of people itching to get back to "normal" — for the Zoom calls where everyone wears nothing but underwear from the waist down to end; for the copious time spent between you and banana bread to be a thing of the past. While that's not likely to happen any time in the immediate future (and for good reason), the day-to-day tedium is likely behind the spike in tattoo appointments [1] as many parlors across the country have started reopening [2] at some capacity.

Nobody know this better than Brian "Dr. Woo," [3] a celebrity tattoo artist who's inked everyone from Hailey Bieber to Zoe Kravitz. "At first my clients were pretty quiet about coming in — everyone was quarantining and being mindful about where they were going," he told POPSUGAR. "Now judging by the influx of requests of people asking if they can get a tattoo [4], everyone is definitely ready to get back to their daily routine and the activities that bring them joy. For some people, that means getting a new piece of artwork [5]."

While he hasn't fully opened up his studio in Los Angeles, California, he has been doing tattoos for clients privately here and there — and there are a few common denominators in the asks he's getting. "I don't think the designs correlate with our given situation," said Dr. Woo, adding: "The fact that people want to get a tattoo and break up the monotony of quarantine life is more of the emphasis here."

Still, if you're looking for inspiration [6], we've got it all here. From every kind of animal — both wild and domestic — to star-fueled designs, keep reading (yes, in your underwear, should you so choose) as Dr. Woo breaks down the three of the most popular tattoos people are getting [7] right now.

Pet Tattoo Trend: Dogs

Anyone who's had a pet pass away knows that there is no heartbreak quite like it (just note the strong response to Orlando Bloom's sweet tribute [8] to his poodle Mighty), which makes a tiny portrait of your furry friend an especially popular tattoo [9] year-round . . . but especially now, says Dr. Woo.

Pet Tattoo Trend: Paws

Pet Tattoo Trend: Hedgehogs

Pet Tattoo Trend: Cats

Cosmic-Inspired Tattoo Trend: Constellations

It seems more people are thinking about the world beyond planet earth these days, with "cosmic-themed tattoos including constellations and zodiac signs" on the rise, according to Dr. Woo. Every design under the sun — or stars, if we're being more factually correct — are on the table.

Cosmic-Inspired Tattoo Trend: Gemini, Aquarius, Leo

Cosmic-Inspired Tattoo Trend: Moons

Cosmic-Inspired Tattoo Trend: Stars

Animal Lover Tattoo Trend: Birds, Lions, Rabbits

"Animal-inspired tattoos have been always a huge request and have maintained their popularity even after COVID," said Dr. Woo. This type of animal design — compared to the aforementioned pets — are a little more on the wild side, but are just as cool.

Animal Lover Tattoo Trend: Fish

Animal Lover Tattoo Trend: Longhorn

Animal Lover Tattoo Trend: Elephants

Animal Lover Tattoo Trend: Birds

Animal Lover Tattoo Trend: Wildlife


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