Lower Back Tattoos

There is no doubt that the lower back has become such a popular spot for women to wear tattoos that those seeking to be original are avoiding this part of the body. However, if you have a lower back tattoo, or are considering getting one there, you are in good company.

Lower back tattoos are arguably some of the most fun tattoos to get and show off. The area lends itself to a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs and is one that can be easily shown off or hidden, depending on the needs of the tattoos.

One reason women may enjoy tattooing this spot is because it’s considered sexy. That's what makes a lower back tattoo so perfect. You can cover it with your clothing during the work day, and show it off with a pair of hip-huggers when it's time to play. So tattoos on the lower back add to the mystique and mystery. Being in an erotic spot can only enhance the beauty of the tattoos. Large horizontal back work that drops in the middle is especially popular as it draws the eye.

Horizontal or 'V' designs, such as tribal, butterflies, hearts, and fairies with wings spread are some of the most popular, probably because the canvas of the lower back lends itself so well to them, but other, smaller designs that can be centered, such as suns, stars, crosses, hearts, and roses, have also had a run of popularity.

Despite the fact that originality is far to seek, lower back tattoos are in many ways a good choice. This is true for several reasons, here are the pros :

• The lower back offers a lot of space for a tattoo, it has a wide, smooth expanse suitable for tattooing. Even a tiny girl can have a large tattoo on the small of the back.
• Lower back tattoos are in a place on the body that doesn't change much with age or weight fluctuations. As a result, tattoo designs on the lower back hold their shape and colors much longer than those on other places.
• Lower back tattoos can easily be hidden by clothing if you need them to be (like mentioned above). The lower back location allows you to have quite a large tattoo that is nevertheless easy to hide.
• A lower back tattoo is easy to flash when and where you see fit, regardless of your clothing style. Whenever your shirt is short enough so that it doesn't quite meet the waistline of your pants, there is a potential to flash lower back tattoo designs just by bending over.
• Lower back tattoos are very feminine, sensual and sexy. They are in a place normally covered by clothing, but easily uncovered. The tattoos themselves draw attention to this fact – we are seeing part of a woman’s body that would normally be covered. There’s something tantalizing and slightly forbidden about a tattoo like that.

Lower back tattoos also have some disadvantages, here are the cons:

• Pain: the lower back is one of the more painful areas of the body to have a tattoo. The general rule is: the closer to the bone, the more pain.
• Expensive: the price depends on the tattoo design of course, but lower back designs are usually quite large and detailed, what makes them time consuming to complete and therefore expensive .
• You can only view your tattoo yourself when you look in the mirror.
  For me, I think it is for other people to see, not for us.

Lower Back Tattoos Tips

• Think before you ink! Research the tattoo you are about to get and if you have the slightest doubt about your design, move on and find another one. Tattoo removal is cumbersome and expensive.
• Wear loose pants when getting a lower back tattoo, make it easy for your tattoo artist to do his job.
• Wear loose pants during the healing process, prevent rubbing against your fresh tattoo.
• Don't get a lower back tattoo because it is in vogue right now or because your friends have one

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