Ankle Tattoos for Women

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Many people get tattoos either for personal reasons or to gain attention, and ankle tattoos for women are certainly an attention grabber. A good ankle tattoo can make a pair of nice legs even sexier than before.

Ankle Tattoos for Women are Sexy and Practical

Ankle tattoos are considered very sexy by many women. They get the attention of many sets of eyes much like arm band tattoos on men. If ankle tattoos are inked beautifully, they are a sought after design that you'll be proud to wear. Besides the beauty of the tattoo, ankle tats are also very easy to hide with a pair of socks, stockings, long pants and even certain shoes. This is one tattoo that won't get you in trouble at work.

Designing tattoos to go around the ankle as well as the arm and wrist are limited, due to the size of the area being tattooed. In most cases, you'll want to stick to flash designs and add a few of your own ideas to them. If you trust your tattooist, you can certainly have him/her design the tattoo for you as well.

Temporary Tattoo Before the Real Deal

In the world of tattoos, there is such a thing as trying before you buy. When tattooing on the ankle, it is usually a good idea to go about the trouble of getting a temporary tattoo first. It can be painful to have the ankle tattooed, and the size and look of the final piece is very important. These are two factors that make temporary tattoos a smart idea since you should really be happy with the end design. If you design the tattoo yourself, you can easily make the temporary tattoo. If you prefer to let your tattooist do the work, he can draw it on your skin with a sharpie or use a transfer, just as he does with other tattoos.

Worrying About the Pain

Every tattoo has pain associated with it. There's no way to have a needle hitting your skin at a high RPM without feeling it. Certain areas hurt a lot more than others, and the ankle is one of those places. For many people, the ankle area is a very painful one because the location is close to bone and the skin is thinner. There are also many more nerves in the area that the needle can strike at a deeper level than other areas of the body.

The Styles of Ankle Band Tattoos

The standard type of style for ankle tats is the same as an arm band tattoo. The styles are thinner and longer than the typical landscape or portrait sizes used on larger areas. Since they are designed for the ankle or arm, their length is usually shorter to accommodate the circumference of the ankle. If you are a fan of tribal tattoos or Celtic knots, rest assured they'll still work on an ankle. Women can feel free to expand upon the flash designs by adding more feminine artistry to them. These flares of color can really change up a generic flash pattern.

Thick black tribal designs aren’t always considered one of the most desired ankle tattoos for women, but what if you add star sprites to it or flowers? You tribal tattoo now resembles a vine more than anything else. Other styles you can get creative with include barbed wire designs, jewels and beads. For example, an arrangement of beads that end in a cross on top of the foot to create a rosary bead tattoo is one design that might appeal to a Catholic woman. The following ideas are perfect for ankle tattoo placement:

Prickly vines complete with rose petals between the barbs
A Celtic knot in the shape of a snake
An assortment of flowers complete with leaves
Dancing fairies
A name scroll
A starfield with a comet
A swallow flying through clouds
Movie scenes and quotes

The final say on the design is up to you including what it is and the size you want. For the best results, employ the help of your tattoo artist. He/She may be able to find suitable flash art and offer suggestions for creating a unique design.