The Most Tattooed Body Parts
Articles By Marilen Kapchan
Tattoos are different from each other because some people use them to express their personality; some to show their love for another person and some consider them as art and the body as an empty canvas. The most common body parts used for tattooing are lower back, foot, armband, wrist, ankle, chest, and breast.
Lower back:
Since 1990's the popularity of these type of tattooing is growing and one of the reasons for this is increase in the number of women getting tattoos on their body parts. This is actually considered the sexiest part of the female body to get inked on. The lower back tattoo is considered as the symbol of highly sensual women as the choice of design will help to highlight the curves of a woman's body. It's a design perfect and fitting for women who are seeking inked sex appeal with the additional benefit of being able to completely hide it when necessary.
Foot:
These kinds of tattoos look great because foot provides a good flat space for the tattoo. They are rarer compared to other tattoos because it is more painful than the others and the tattoo ink will spread giving a blurred design of the tattoo over the time. Flowers, tribal designs and scrolls are all popular choices for this body part.
Armband:
Armband is one of the most popular types because it gives a bold impact and is easy to show which can be hidden with shirtsleeves. It may be simple or complex according to the choice of the person and it looks good for both men and women. Some of the most sought after designs are intricate Celtic knots, tribal patterns, dragons, snakes and flames for men. Women prefer band of vines with flowers or even the classic butterfly and flower tattoos for this body part.
Wrist:
Wrist tattoos looks stunning in both men and women. The main feature of the wrist tattoo is that you can hide or show according to your choice. The most common area of this tattoo is inside of the wrist. This is more like armband tattoo but not much lower. The most used design for this body part are nautical stars and words.
Ankle:
These types of tattoos are popular among women and are done above the bony part of the ankle higher on the leg. Women choose an ankle tat because of the fact that it can easily be shown or covered with just a quick change of clothing, often a sock is all that is needed to hide this tat. Its also a good place to get a tato to accentuate the shape of a woman's leg.
Chest: Chest tattoos are done on the chest area and can be seen on any part of the torso that is above the stomach and can be covered with shirts. This body location is a popular choice for large and intricate designs.
Breast: Most of the women are get the tattoos done on the breast to draw attention in a sexy and unique way. It should not be confused with chest tattoos, as tattoos done on the women's breasts directly are called breast tattoos.