Are you one of the thousands of people who would like a tattoo but fear what their parents, boss or friends would think? Don’t worry, if you want to be more modest with your tattoos, you can have them applied in an inconspicuous space that will only be seen by the people closest to you.
1. Lower back tattoo. These tattoos are found on the lower back and are popular with women. They are usually only seen if they are wearing a bikini or low-rise jeans; however, you can wear them at will. As with all tattoos, this placement has its pros and cons. For one thing, the lower back designs look pretty much the same. There is little originality. However, if you shift the design to the right or left of the column or add other elements to each side of the tattoo, it can become more unique. Another downside to a lower back tattoo is that it is one of the most painful places to receive one. In general, if the tattoo is applied closer to the bone, it will be more painful. The more fat / muscle there is, the less painful.
2. Tattoo on the lower abdomen / stomach. This is another low-key area to get a tattoo and is one of the sexiest places to get one. A tattoo will only be seen on the lower abdomen / stomach when you want it to be seen. It can be seen as very sexy and an unexpected surprise by your lover. Unfortunately, this type of tattoo can also have a downside. For one thing, pregnancy or weight gain can change the appearance of your tattoo as the abdomen is sure to expand with pregnancy and weight gain. Also, it is more difficult for the tattoo artist to stretch this part of the body, so be sure to go to a trusted and experienced tattoo artist. Also, the healing time may take a little longer for a lower abdomen / stomach tattoo as clothing tends to be in constant contact with this area.
3. Bra strap tattoo. This is another modest area to get a tattoo. Most of the time, no one will know you have a tattoo as it is hidden under the bra strap, but if you want to show it off, you still have that option. Word or saying tattoos work well for this area as it is a long, thin space. Choose this tattoo carefully so as not to feel self-conscious if you decide to wear a strapless dress. One drawback of this placement for a tattoo is that this area usually comes in direct contact with clothing, which can irritate the tattoo and increase healing time.
4. Dolls. The inside of the wrist is another popular place for a modest tattoo. This can be covered with jewelry, if you wish, or worn as your “jewelry.” It could be a tribal type tattoo or maybe a butterfly. This is another place on the body that is close to the bone and can be a bit more painful when applied. Keep in mind that this tattoo will be more difficult to hide.
5. Ankle. A small tattoo on the ankle is less noticeable than other areas as most of it is lower down on the body and most people never notice it. Of course, a tattoo on the outside of the ankle or the front of the ankle will be more visible. If you usually wear sandals without hosiery, irritation shouldn’t be a problem. Like tattoos located on the wrist, tribal or insect themes are a popular choice for the ankle area, and like the wrist tattoo, these can be more painful due to the proximity to the bone.
6. Back of the neck. This is a great place for tattoos for modest girls, if you have long hair, as this tattoo will not be seen unless you have it up or choose to show it off. A tattoo in this place is usually small and can be a flower, an insect like a butterfly or a symbol. Unfortunately again this location is closer to the bone so the pain will be greater on application, however since this area does not generally come into contact with clothing healing should not be an issue.
If you really would like to get a tattoo but are afraid of what other people will think, remember that there are modest places to hide your tattoo where only you and those you chose to know will know. Remember though, do your research on tattoo designs before walking through the tattoo parlor doors. you will be happy you did.
