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Tuesday 11 September 2012

Tattooing Your Back

By Kenneth Orr


Many people are choosing to get a tattoo done on their backs. For women having a tattoo done on their lower backs has become the most popular. This does not really have anything to do with self-expression so much as it does with the fact that this region is considered to be particularly sexy.

That's not necessarily a bad thing. Men and women alike also get tattoos on other parts of their back - and even the lower neck - and adventurous tattoo collectors sometimes have their entire backs covered with anything from intricate murals to flowers swirling in the wind to skulls spitting blood.

What makes it interesting is that the wearer almost never gets to see their own tattoo. But this is because they have it done for others to see, such as when they are on the beach. Sometimes they choose a back tattoo for personal reasons or simply because of practicality, such as needing a larger space for a large tattoo.

The back can be a wonderful canvas for ink artwork, whether large or small. So, what do you need to know when considering a back tattoo? Just like any other tattoo, anywhere on your body, you need to make sure that you'll be happy with it for a long time to come.

Just because you can't see it without looking over your shoulder in the mirror doesn't mean it doesn't matter - this is your skin we're talking about! You need to care for it just like any other tattoo.

You can't have the "out of sight, out of mind" mentality just because it's your back. All tattoos need special care while healing and special care to keep them looking great for years.

Most people report that there's more pain associated with getting a tattoo closer to your spine. Just keep it in mind - no tattoo is completely painless, but some are more painful than others, depending on the area.

Originality is a big deal when women are deciding to have a tattoo done on their backs. You need to let your own unique personality shine through so choose a design you like. You do not have to follow the trends and have a semi-tribal or semi-ornate tattoo done just because those are the styles that appeal to the majority.

Also it is important to remember that over time your body will undergo changes that will affect the look of the tattoo. You might have seen the comic skit done on Saturday Night Live that pertained to women who get tattoos on their lower backs.

As we age and our bodies change the tattoo invariably ends up appearing disproportionate and some might say unattractive. This doesn't necessarily mean that you should refrain from getting one done but do not dismiss the inevitable changes your body will undergo physically that will affect the look of your tattoo.




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