What are Skull Tattoos and what do they stand for

Skulls Tattoos are one of the most popular designs choices among rock stars, car and biking champions and other people who love adventure. Normally the skull is known to symbolize death but there are many other different meanings associated with it. Tattoo artist all over the world have used their creative skills to make this design one of the most sought after.

There are hundreds of such designs available with some very interesting variations that make them all the more appealing. In the past these designs were supposed to be sported by gang members, prisoners or people who were considered anti-social. However all this are now things of the past as the design has now found a lot of acceptance among both the young and the old.

The other meanings that are usually associated with skulls tattoos is living life to the fullest, bravery, adventure, danger, toughness, power, strength, accepting your fate and all are mortal in this world. There are numerous celebrities (rock-stars in particular) who sport this design and this has enabled it to achieve a lot of popularity. They are also used as symbols in many cultures all over the world. These designs were earlier sported by men alone but nowadays, you will find a number of men flaunting this unique design.

Although many people associate negative things with a skull design, it has not made any dent in its popularity. There is very minimum use of colors in a skull designed tattoo. It is usually black or grey in color. However women who opt for this tattoo design have been found to add some color to it, which makes it slightly feminine. The most popular place of placement for the skulls tattoos is the shoulder. There are different types of skulls designs to choose from and the one you select must help you express your thoughts.

You will be making a very powerful statement when you sport a skull tattoo and it is important to understand this before you start sporting it on your body. You can browse the Internet to gain information about the various types of skull designs that are available. There is a common misconception that all these designs look similar but when observes closely, you will see a lot of variation.

The skull designs can be of varying shapes and sizes and would depend on the individual sporting them. There are a number of designs that are combined with flowers, cross, rings and this gives them a distinct identity. There are also some people who consider sporting the skulls tattoos as a form of protection against evil (similar to a talisman). Irrespective of the purpose, these designs are a definite hit with the new generation of tattoo lovers.