Skull tattoos have been increasing in popularity over the last few years. Originally the were popular with biker gangs, or ‘hard men’, but now they have been adapted and many women are opting for what can be described as ‘cute’ skull tattoos. There are many famous people who have had a skull tattooed on there body.

Pop superstar Rhianna has a pretty tattoo on her foot of a skull.

It’s only natural that Slash from Guns And Roses has a big skull tattoo incorporating both those things and a skull on his left arm. JonBon Jovi’s right shoulder is decorated with a horned skull.

The actor Ben Affleck has a tattoo of a skull and crossbones on his right arm, although in a recent interview he is thinking about having laser treatment to remove it.

Kelly Osbourne opted for a rather unusual choice when she got a skull and cross-bone tattoo on both feet.

Micky Rourke has an old native American tattoo of feathers surrounding a bull’s skull on his arm.

Singer Nick Cave has a tattoo of skull and crossbones on his right shoulder. Unfortunately for him he also has the tattoo of his ex-wife’s name underneath!

So if you are thinking about getting a skull tattoo there are many popular designs to choose from. You don’t need to copy your favourite celebrity though, try and create something unique and original. You can even take along some of your own sketches to the tattoo shop so they can get a clearer idea of what you are after. Good luck with finding the perfect skull tattoo!