For those who are private about tattoos, but still want to be able to easily show them off to the right crowd, there is now the option of glow-in-the-dark designs.

Kimberly Mulder, of Salt Lake City, wanted to have “slave bracelets” tattooed on each of her wrists, but feared such a bold move wouldn’t fly in her office.

Then, about a year ago, the customer-service rep discovered the ultraviolet tattoo ink that is nearly invisible to the naked eye, but glows a brilliant, bluish hew when placed under a black light.

“With the UV tattoo, I’m not offending anyone at work. I’m not shoving it in anyone’s faces. I can say ‘This is who I am’ and don’t have to worry what people will think.”

Some, like Kate Leroux, a 32-year-old stay-at-home parent, are taking the art to new levels, opting for “inkless tattoos,” where the needle stabs at the skin without any ink. The result is a raised, off-color scar, not always permanent.

“I was interested in the idea of the experience of a tattoo, but not necessarily the idea of permanence,” said Leroux, who initially had difficulty finding a tattoo artist to etch her without ink. “I also think it’s more beautiful than ink.”

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