Glow in the dark tattoos are all the rage. They’re cool, they make you stand out from all the rest, whenever you plan to get one because you’re just a huge rave fan who likes to party every weekend, or you want to hide your passion for tattoos from your boss, getting a UV tattoo will not be visible in normal daylight.
However, before getting your body inked, please know that they seem to be quite dangerous. Or at least, you should know what you sign up for when you decide to get a glowing tattoo.
How glow in the dark tattoos work
This type of tattoos contain fluorescent colors that are invisible in daylight, but they can glow in the dark. However, you need a special kind of light, the “UV-A light” to make these tattoos glow. This kind of light is the same light that is used for detection of counterfeit money or attracting insects.
Moreover, when inked with a glowing tattoo, you are actually inked with a solution containing phosphorus, a highly toxic and radioactive chemical element.
This kind of ink have not been approved by the FDA, so far. Keep that in mind! It is also known as a cancerous compound and specialist don’t know yet what effects it can have on your skin.
Now, they are gorgeous and we have made a selection for you that you can see below. The question is: would you do it, given the risks and uncertainty regarding glowing tattoos? It is all up to you!
1. Haha! Cool Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland
![glow in the dark tattoos 1 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-1-1.jpg)
2. A little town on the back of your arm, glowing in the dark obviously.
![glow in the dark tattoos 2 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-2-1.jpg)
3. Showing off your skeleton
![glow in the dark tattoos 3 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-3-1.jpg)
4. Bloom
![glow in the dark ink 4 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-4-1.jpg)
5. …And the tattoo came to life
![glow in the dark ink 5 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-5-1.jpg)
6. Angel wings
![glow in the dark ink 6 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-6-1.jpg)
7. The tree of wisdom is not always visible
![glow in the dark ink 7 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-7-1.jpg)
8. The mountains are calling
![glow in the dark ink 8 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-8-1.jpg)
9. You’ve got butterflies in your stomach…almost
![glow in the dark body paintings 9 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-9-1.jpg)
10. Dreamcatcher working its magic in the night
![glow in the dark body paintings 10 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-10-1.jpg)
11. The force awakens
![glow in the dark body paintings 11 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-11-1.jpg)
12. …What a wonderful phrase
![glow in the dark body paintings 12 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-12-1.jpg)
13. Straight to the backbone
![glow in the dark body paintings 13 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-13-1.jpg)
14. Brought to life
![UV tattoos 14 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-14-1.jpg)
15. Simple mathematics
![UV tattoos 15 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-15-1.jpg)
16. Jellyfish glowing underwater
![UV tattoos 16 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-16-1.jpg)
17. Just another cool tattoo glowing in the dark. Want one?
![UV tattoos 17 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-17-1.jpg)
18. Think! Just as simple as that
![glow tattoos 18 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-18-1.jpg)
19. Bob Marley still playing his tones, but glowing on your skin
![glow tattoos 19 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-19-1.jpg)
20. Inked!
![glow tattoos 20 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-20-1.jpg)
21. The stars are shining in the dark to guide the way
![glow tattoos 21 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-21-1.jpg)
22. Coding
![glow tattoos 22 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-22-1.jpg)
23. The teeth, chico, the teeth…
![glow under the dark tattoos 23 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-23-1.jpg)
24. Glowing backbone
![glow under the dark tattoos 24 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-24-1.jpg)
25. The city that never sleeps
![glow under the dark tattoos 25 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-25-1.jpg)
26. The eyes never lie
![glow under the dark tattoos 26 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-26-1.jpg)
27. One idea that can light up the dark
![glow under the dark tattoos 27 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-27-1.jpg)
28. Life line
![glowing in the dark tattoos 28 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-28-1.jpg)
29. Glowing Phoenix
![glowing in the dark tattoos 29 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-29-1.jpg)
30. Cute little paws to light up your day
![glowing in the dark tattoos 30 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-30-1.jpg)
31. The eye is watching you even in the dark
![glowing in the dark tattoos 31 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-31-1.jpg)
32. Little bunny having a good time
![glowing in the dark tattoos 32 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-32-1.jpg)
33. The God of thunder on your own arm…Shit, that lighting is charging, preparing to strike on your skin!
![tattoos that glow 33 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-33-1.jpg)
34. Avatar on foot
![tattoos that glow 34 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-34-1.jpg)
35. Glowing
![tattoos that glow 35 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-35-1.jpg)
36. Light saber on your finger
![tattoos that glow 36 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-36-1.jpg)
37. Incredible Hulk is glowing
![tattoos that glow 37 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-37-1.jpg)
38. The flower of life
![tattoos that glow 38 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-38-1.jpg)
39. Dancing, glowing seahorse
![glow in the dark body work 39 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-39-1.jpg)
40. Glowing Coca-Cola
![glow in the dark body work 40 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-40-1.jpg)
41. Beating heart lights up the way in the deepest dark
![glow in the dark body work 41 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-41-1.jpg)
42. The star!
![glow in the dark body work 42 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-42-1.jpg)
43. Glowing hair
![glow in the dark body work 43 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-43-1.jpg)
44. The eye will tell the secret
![glow in the dark body work 44 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-44-1.jpg)
45. The gun on your hand
![glow in the dark body work 45 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-45-1.jpg)
46. Patriot!
![glow in the dark body work 46 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-46-1.jpg)
47. This is so cool!
![glow in the dark body work 47 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-47-1.jpg)
48. The Matrix
![glow in the dark body work 48 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-48-1.jpg)
49. The bones are talking
![glow in the dark tattoos 49 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-49-1.jpg)
50. Faith in the cross
![glow in the dark tattoos 50 (1)](https://theawesomedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glow-in-the-dark-tattoos-50-1.jpg)