Monday, August 02, 2010

Why Choose A Lower Back Tattoo

By Ian Vanderpute

The lower back is a superb location for a tattoo. The area provides a fairly large canvass for the tattoo artist but is easily covered by your clothing when displaying a tattoo might be inappropriate. You can chose from a large number of beautiful designs. The only drawback is that you won't easily manage to admire your tattoo without a mirror.

Women's clothing trends have fueled the popularity of the lower back tattoo. Low rider jeans and bikinis allow the tattoo to be fully displayed in casual settings. Floral designs are often preferred by women, but there are lots of other choices available. Men are less likely to choose a lower back tattoo, instead preferring the upper back or a full back tattoo. It's more difficult for women to conceal a tattoo on the upper back because women's clothing is often cut to display rather than conceal the back.

How big the area allows significant amounts of flexibility in the cross tattoo design.

Popular designs include floral designs, celtic knotwork, picture designs with people or animals, and occasionally tribal art. Tribal art, with its bold black lines tends to be more popular with men than women. You can choose a tattoo for just the center of the back, or one that goes from hip to hip. Many lower back tattoos are triangular in shape.

Animal images are often chosen for lower back tattoos. Dolphins are poplar with beach goers because they represent the sea. Butterfly tattoos are a very feminine symbol and are chosen for both small center images and hip to hip designs. Dragonflies are also popular.

Mythical creatures like sensuous dragons, fairies even cartoon characters are all displayed on the lower back. Picture tattoos and intricate woven designs are all excellent choices.

Women may chose a lower back tattoo as an expression of their sexuality. Lower back tattoos bring attention to a woman's buttocks and hips, and may act as a sexual signal by drawing the attention of men to the area. The sexual connotation of the lower back tattoo may be one reason that it is inappropriate to display it in formal or work settings. Men who have tattoos on their lower backs generally have them as a extension of a larger back tattoo.

It is critical to note that not all designs may suit you. Remember that whether you like it or not, your tattoo will be on your body as long as you live. Try to choose tattoo designs, which are not meaningless and will not escape fashion in fifty years or more.

Getting a tattoo doesn't end on having the design inked on you body, you should pay attention to the after-tattoo care. Because the lower back tattoo is placed on you back, you should ensure you will probably have someone to assist you keep the tattoo clean and dressed for the first few days after the tattooing procedure.

There are many designs available for lower back tattoos. Check out online tattoo websites and your local tattoo artist's portfolio before making your choice. You may opt to create your own unique design by combining ideas from several designs. Chose a design you love now and will love later on. - 2361

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