Of all the areas on the human body, the ankle is perhaps the most popular spot for getting a tattoo. Ankle tattoos are very popular these days, especially with women. These tattoos tend to be small and subtle, yet they are very sexy. If you are thinking about getting a design on your ankle, make sure you pick out something that is unique, yet special to you at the same time. Find a design that has meaning to you, but make sure it stands out.

If you look online for ideas, you will find designs for fairies, butterflies, lady bugs, flowers, hearts, stars, astrology signs and kanji symbols. Even though many other people also have these ankle tattoos, you can still make yours unique with the right choice of design. If you do not consider yourself to be very artistic, you can look through paid membership galleries. Only a handful of people ever look through them, so you can be sure that the design you choose will be rare. If you are unsure, experiment with temporary tattoos until you find something that you like.

Do you want a small, simple design on your ankle? Or do you want one that circles all the way around? Some people prefer to get large tattoos starting from the ankle and going up the calf. Whatever you decide on, keep in mind that ankle tattoos can be painful. A simple tattoo will be less painful than one that circles your entire ankle. Tattoos done higher on the leg are less painful than ones on the foot region. Either way, the end result will be worth any amount of pain, and you will be able to show off your tattoo. As long as you pick the right design, you can expect a lot of compliments!

Summertime is obviously the best time to get an ankle tattoo, so make sure you get one before fall. This is because you will have to keep clothing away from it as it heals. Pants rubbing up against it will cause some irritation and discomfort. You will not be able to wear any socks either, so unless you live in a tropical climate, you need to get your tattoo before the weather starts turning cold. But you need to keep it out of the sun for at least a week.

Do not get an ankle tattoo if you plan on doing a lot of walking. You need to stay off your feet as much as possible for a few days. As with any tattoo, you need to use a salve on your ankle in order to protect the piece. Your artist should tell you everything you need to know about applying the salve and how to take care of your tattoo.

Where to go from here:

• Everything You Need to Know About Ankle Tattoos
• Places To Get Your Ankle Tattoo
• Are Rose Tattoos On The Ankle Out Of Style?
• Is An Ankle Tattoo For You