Side tattoos are making a big splash in 2010 and are definitely going to be one of the top tattoo locations of the year if not the top. Side tattoos were always kept for the more hardcore tattoo enthusiasts in the past as they can be more painful to get done. However, with so many people getting tattoos these days and everyone wanting to be different from the crowd side tattoos are definitely a hot and in style item. That does not mean run out and get your side tattooed with the first flash image you find at your tattoo shop. Instead take your time and consider the possibilities of getting a side tattoo design and look for some resources and styles you like and then work with an artist to design your own unique tattoo design. If you want a high quality tattoo that you will love for years to come you have to take a methodical approach to the design.