Back Tattoos Are Barely Visible
Tattoo placement is one of the first decisions you make when you decide to take the plunge and get inked. First, you probably decide which symbol or design you would like. After that, however, most people consider where their tattoo will go. A common place to have a tattoo is the back.
Back tattoos are becoming more and more popular because of their versatility. Depending on the size and where on the back the tattoo is placed, you can choose to either show off your new tattoo or keep it hidden during a work day. Back tattoos are a popular form of self expression, and they can meet just about any criteria.
Lower Back Tattoos
Lower back tattoos are becoming extremely common, especially among young women and teenage girls. In fact, lower back tattoos are worn almost exclusively by females. Why have lower back tattoos become so popular? They are seen as a way to emphasize the attractiveness and sexuality of the female form, which is why many young women are drawn to them. However, it is for this reason that they are extremely controversial as well; many opponents consider lower back tattoos to be sleazy and promiscuous.
These tattoos are also popular because the lower back provides enough space for a relatively large design, especially if the design is horizontal. Also, the skin on the lower back is not very likely to become distorted due to fluctuations in weight, so the shape of the tattoo will be less likely to warp and fade.
There are some medical concerns associated with getting a lower back tattoo. It has been questioned in recent years whether or not it is safe to administer an epidural to a pregnant woman who has a lower back tattoo. However, there is no scientific or medical evidence to support this concern, and so doctors continue to provide epidural to women with these tattoos.
Backpieces
Another popular type of back tattoo is a backpiece, which is more commonly worn among men. Backpieces are back tattoos that cover your entire back. They are extremely time consuming; one might take two weeks of daily two hour sessions to complete, depending on the intricacy of your design. Also, these tattoos tend to be expensive. One backpiece tattoo can cost thousands of dollars.
Back To Self Expression
Perhaps back tattoos are most popular because they allow for more freedom when it comes to self expression. With more space to work with, and the ability to cover up the tattoo, the back is a great choice for tattoo placement.
