There are more than six tattoo shops in Fullerton and many more throughout Orange County. Hundreds of people everyday receive tattoos and it is growing. Many changes occurred in the tattoo market throughout the past 20 years. Wheeler said he believes that with shops becoming cleaner, sterilization of needles and better customer service, people are more open-minded. Our shop is very friendly and no one is intimidated when he or she comes in because it almost looks like a doctor's office.
Some popular tattoos are Asian characters, flowers, tribal signs and butterflies.
Meredith Fouts, a liberal studies major, said she likes the look of her Chinese symbol because it represents love. With technology growing every day, artists are more excited about the future of the tattoo industry.