Ear Tattoos

With the ever-increasing demand for body art in recent years, it can be difficult to find a part of the body that has not already been utilized by the masses so if you are a tattoo enthusiast and want a more unique placement then how about considering ear tattoos? This has grown in popularity in recent years and is not as rare as it used to be however, there are definitely more plus points than minus ones for this locations. It is also fairly versatile whether you want the actual ear inked, or prefer to have the design behind, above or below it instead.

One of the best things about ear tattoos is that they are really easy to cover up, especially if you have long hair, so if you do not want to reveal your tattoo for work or other reasons then this may be the prefect body part for you to get inked. Most of the designs for tattoos of this nature tend to be tiny or small due to the size of the skin area available however there are a variety of different images to choose from that will look fantastic on the ear. There are many really cute and feminine images available including stars, hearts, flowers, astrological signs, birds and butterflies but there are also a great deal of more masculine and even Gothic designs if that is your preference. It is also a popular place to have the name of a loved one tattooed if you would like such a design to represent a close relationship in your life.

If you are interested in ear tattoos, you may want to reconsider if you have a low pain threshold as these can be rather painful due to the low amount of fat between the skin and bone in this area which makes it rather delicate and sensitive to the tattooist’s needle. These can also bleed more than tattoos done in other areas so again if you are squeamish about such things then you may want to go for a different body part. On the other hand if you do want to tolerate the pain factor, the good news is that due to the size of the designs used for this location, the procedure will not take long and any pain will soon pass. There is also another negative aspect to tattoos done on the ear and that is that these designs will fade quicker as the ear is often exposed to sunlight more than other body parts. Therefore to prevent the color from changing or fading, it is advisable to always use a high factor sun block on the tattoo as this will increase the longevity of the design.

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