Lower back tattoos are probably the most common tattoos purchased and applied at tattoo design parlors. They are most frequently purchased by young women. They are generally used to attract attention to that area of the body, particularly when wearing low cut pants or high tops and they can help enhance a females hourglass shape. One could even go as far as saying a lower back tattoo for women has become and continues to be a trend that doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon.
Lower back tattoos come in several forms. However, the most common ones are large centrally placed tribal tattoos, sometimes with flowers, that span roughly 2/3's of the width of the lower back. Because of the size of these tattoos, they tend to make the back look smaller and more petite. Other lower back tattoo variations include heart shaped tattoos and even chinese lettering.
If you do decide to get a lower back tattoo, be prepared to lay on your stomach for at least an hour. Of course the amount of time it takes for the tattoo depends on the size, shape, detail and speed of the tattoo artist. Also, remember to wear something that will allow the tattoo artist the necessary room to complete your tattoo. Once you have your tattoo, wear loose fitting clothes for a couple days to allow your tattoo to heal properly.
So where to go to find your lower back tattoo design? Well, probably the easiest place to go is online. Finding your tattoo design online will save you time at the tattoo parlor because you will go there and already have, at the very least, a good idea of what you do and do not want. Probably the best site to find tattoo designs online is Chopper Tattoo.
When it comes down to it, lower back tattoos are your choice. You can get any tattoo you want and you definitely do not need to get the same thing most others get (like tribal art). However, it is important to keep in mind that whatever lower back tattoo you get it must look good. Getting a off-center, poorly designed or wrongly sized tattoo could have a negative effect to the visual appeal of your lower back. Do your homework and make sure the tattoo parlor and artist that will be doing your tattoo is a good choice. Lastly, try to get feedback Today’s youth subculture has a high interest in tattoos and tattooing. Tattooing is after all, an art form. It gives us a way to express our experiences, our milestones, our changes, our pride, and more through a unique art form that lasts a lifetime. It reminds us of what once was, or of something that will always be there. It gives us hope and meaning for tomorrow. Tattoo designs are an amazing way to let go of bad experiences and move on into the future with hope and a positive attitude. They can remind us of a place we visited, our heritage, a good or bad experience, a life change, and so much more. The great thing about tattoos is that only our imagination limits us.
How To Get A Tattoo –
First you want to make sure that you are comfortable getting a tattoo, because it will be permanent. It will be with you until your demise. You most likely have heard or seen people get a lover’s name tattooed on themselves only to break up with that person later and have an embarrassing tattoo left over.
If you are not quite yet comfortable with a permanent tattoo you can choose a temporary tattoo to see what it is like to have a tattoo, only this one will come off. These are great if you are getting your first tattoo. A temporary tattoo design helps to give you the opportunity to see what the design looks like on any part of your body. Temporary tattoo designs do not need needles, plus if you can’t have a tattoo due to allergies you can always get a temporary one. Temporary tattoos include decals (the kid’s love them) that wash off, an airbrush tattoo that is waterproof but you can wash it off, and more.
Temporary tattoos can help you find a good placement for your tattoo and allow you to make changes to it before you make it permanent.
Before you go into a tattoo parlor you need to be prepared. Go with your design already picked out and make sure you can articulate what you want the tattoo design to look like. It would be best if you brought in a picture or drawing of the design. You also need to know exactly where you want the tattoo. Make sure this is for life and not just a fad! Know the reputation of the tattoo artist. If you don’t know, just ask your friends, or your friend's friends.
What Type Of Design?
Popular Tattoo Designs include –
• American Flag
• Angel
• Animal
• Anime
• Art
• Barbed Wire
• Biker
• Bird
• Bull’s eye
• Butterfly
• Calligraphy
• Celebrity
• Celtic
• Cross
• Dolphin
• Dragon
• Dragonfly
• Dreamcatcher
• Eagle
• Fairy
• Firefighter
• Flame
• Flower
• Grim Reaper
• Guardian Angel
• Heart
• Lion
• Mermaid
• Military
• Motorcycle
• Name
• Nautical
• Old English
• R.I.P.
• Religious
• Rooster
• Rosary
• Rose
• Scorpion
• Scroll
• Shamrock
• Skull
• Sparrow
• Star
• Tiger
• Tribal
• Unicorn
• Wedding Ring
• Wing
• Wizard
• Wolf
Where To Place A Tattoo?
You will need to know where you want your tattoo. If you work in a place where tattoos are not allowed you will want to place it where no one will see it while you are at work such as on your shoulder, back, or upper thigh. However, if you do not have this problem you can have your tattoo placed just about anywhere. It all depends on the design itself where it will look the best. If you want to see your tattoo all of the time, don’t get it on your back. Give it a lot of thought about where you want your tattoo placed.
Safety Considerations –
Make sure the place you get your tattoo is safe. Every tattoo artist should be wearing gloves. They should always use new needles. The place itself must be clean. Ask around for referrals to particular tattoo parlors where people have been tattooed. Ask about their experience there. Ask who tattooed them. Get as much information as you can about the tattoo parlor before you go to make sure it is safe.
To get a better idea of the tattooing business and how it works, check out the Miami Ink show. It is all about a tattoo parlor and features guests getting tattoos. You can see why people get the designs they do and the significance of their tattoo.
Jim Olio is the webmaster for the "Ink Miami Site" at http://www.inkmiamisitetattooweb.com/tattoo/ where you are able to watch Tattoo Videosyour tattoo artist. Remember, they probably do lower back tattoos quite often so they are going to have a pretty good idea of what looks good and what does not.\
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