There's No Shortage of Ink Inspiration With This Summer's Biggest Tattoo Trends

Outline tattoos are nothing new, and they're not disappearing anytime soon. "Think of a tattoo that is minimalist, very simple, and just lines," Lumpini said. This popular trend is for anyone who likes clean designs and no colour or shading. It can work with any design or object.

For those who like a bolder look, Lumpini predicts high-contrast colour tattoos will grow in popularity this summer. "[This involves] incorporating high contrast into a tattoo by putting a lighter colour down next to a darker colour, which allows the colours to be vibrant and pop," she said.

For this trend, Lumpini loves using BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers to experiment with colours before committing to permanent ink.

Prepare to see very intricate tattoos, ranging from small to big in size. "Depending on what you're doing, this can mean adding extra dimension with shading or fine lines to create the full piece," Lumpini said. Adding this extra level of detailing can also be done through hypercolor realism, another popular tattoo trend for 2020.

While many of this summer's tattoo trends will largely be unaffected by COVID-19, Lumpini feels the pandemic will have influence on one trend. "I believe more flowers and things that inspire beauty, light, and positive energy are going to be more of a trend because of the current climate," she said.