Since the days of sailor tattoos, the shoulder has been one of the most popular places to get inked. This is due to the shoulder’s historical associations with power and strength. Even though shoulder tattoos are common, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some cutting-edge or intriguing designs. You can also tattoo on the upper shoulder, outside of the shoulder, or front shoulder, depending on the design. A good design plus the right placement will compliment your body. Choosing a design might be difficult with so many alternatives available. So here is a list of shoulder tattoos. These beautiful and original tattoo designs – from small to large, from black to color – will inspire your upcoming ink.
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FAQs
Benefits of having a shoulder tattoo
The shoulder’s landscape offers a few advantages other body parts do not: Unlike other skin, the skin on the shoulders does not age or expand as much. Tattoo colors are also better retained because most garments cover the shoulder. Furthermore, aftercare is often easier for shoulder tattoos than for other areas. And you can expect to see your tattoos when you wear sleeveless clothing, but you can choose to cover them up however much you’d like with long sleeves. When the time comes for your next tattoo, think about having a shoulder piece.
Shoulder tattoos: Do they hurt?
Fast-moving needles that inject ink into your skin’s second layer to produce tattoos. Hence, every tattoo contains some level of pain or discomfort. However, due to the thick layer of fat present and the lesser density of nerve endings, the area around the shoulders is one of the least painful sites to have a tattoo.
