Places To Get Your Ankle Tattoo
Posted by Tattooaholic
Ankle tattoos, like wrist tattoos are slightly painful. There is less fat between the skin and bone on the ankle then on other parts of the body. When there is less fat, there is less cushion for the needle to go into during the tattoo process.
Design
There are two main design choices, an ankle band or a petite ankle tattoo. The ankle band can be anything from a barbed wire to a vine of flowers. It depends on the look you are going for. When men chose to get an ankle tattoo, most of the time they opt for something masculine like the tribal bands and Celtic bands. Women tend to go for a more feminine and delicate design. When deciding on your design, choose something that is unique and special to you. Whatever you decide on, make sure that you and your tattoo artist are on the same page, so to speak. Let them know exactly what you are looking for, and they will be able to give you advice on exactly where you should place it, and what the draw backs may be.
Location
Due to the location, ankle tattoos may require touch ups in the future due to wear and tear. Clothing and shoes that may rub against it and the exposure to sun light that it may get. Lower extremities, like the foot and ankle tend to bleed more also, so do not be surprised if your ankle tattoo bleeds more than one you have had on another location. Summer time is the best time to get an ankle tattoo, because in order for it to heel properly, clothing needs to kept off of it.
Ankle tattoos are especially popular among women. Many women choose ankle tattoos because they can easily be shown off, and are easily covered. Long pants or socks cover them up just fine.
Placement
Placement of the tattoo is something that should be considered. You may choose to have your tattoo placed on the inside of the ankle, the outside of the ankle, or all the way around the ankle.
Depending on which style of ankle tattoo you choose, the amount of time required to plan and get your tattoo varies. If you go with a design that is very detailed and circles the entire ankle, it will most likely take more time then a simple butterfly or heart. The cost of the tattoo usually increases with the amount of work involved.
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