Head, Neck and Face

You are capable of hiding a tattoo on your head with your hair, but if you want to show off your tattoo, you may have to shave your hair in some places to see it. If the tattoo is on the face, covering it up is harder and requires makeup. Also, if you decide to get a tattoo inside the mouth, remember it only lasts for about a year.

Arms

The arm area is the most popular among men. This is the most visible spot to the sun, which can cause discoloration. Since there is a lot of muscle in the arm, it often compliments muscles on men. A very popular trend is to get a tattoo “sleeve,” a term that describes an arm entirely covered in tattoos.

Ankles

This area is one of the most poplular area for women. it is very trendy and allows it to be visible during the summer or winter depending on what shoes are worn. Getting a tattoo on the ankles is, however, very painful.

Feet

Tattoos on the bottom of the feet tend to be less painful than any other part of the body because of the thick and dead skin. Tattoos on the top of the feet are among the most painful because there is no muscle and the bones are so close to the top layer of the skin. Tattoos in this area may begin to look very spotty with not much space
for a larger tattoo. These tattoos are easily hidden, although tattoos on the bottom on the foot typically last for less than a year.

Calves

This area of choice is easy to cover up with clothes. It is also less painful since there is a lot of muscle covering the bones. Men have to shave their legs in order for the tattoo to be seen by others.

Upper Back

The surface is considered an easy area to tattoo because of the vast space available. It also emphasizes muscle on the shoulders. Skin on the back is much thicker, making it not as painful. Disfiguration of the tattoo, however, may occur as a result of muscle gain.

Lower Back

Certain nicknames accompany tattoos on the lower back, such as “tramp stamp.” This chosen area was extremely popular among women in the late ‘90s and early 2000s but has decreased in popularity since.

Chest and Stomach

Tattoos on the chest allow a larger canvas for tattoos to be drawn. They also make the upper chest area look broader. This spot is usually more painful because the rib cage is so close to the skin. It is easily concealed, allowing people to cover up tattoos more easily in this area. For women, tattoos will begin to sag or even stretch with age.