Lower Back Tattoos for Women

Whether you're a very feminine woman, or you like to go toe-to-toe with the boys, there are lower back tattoos for women of every style.

Body art barriers are being broken all the time, but to be perfectly honest, it's easier to share your ink in some settings than others. That's what makes a lower back tattoo so perfect. You can cover it with your clothing during the work day, and show it off with a pair of hip-huggers when it's time to play. These tattoos are definitely sexy, and are bound to draw attention the moment you reveal one.

So, which designs make the perfect lower back tats for women? It would be easier to say what doesn't. In fact, most genres look terrific when placed in the sensuous curve of a woman's lower back. The design you choose really depends on your personality and what you find attractive. Whether that turns out to be an ultra-feminine theme or something that might not immediately seem like a traditional woman's design, it's totally your choice. If you love it and you're proud of it, it's going to work.

Flowers, butterflies and anything that is generally light and airy usual falls in the realm of a feminine tattoo, and all can make wonderful lower back tattoos for women.

Consider:

• Flower vine tattoos: The best lower back tats stretch across the back to make good use of the space. This is easily done with a vine tattoo. Just add your favorite type of flowers and you have a lovely design.
• Sun Moon Star tattoos: They're a little bit off the beaten path, but sun, moon and star designs can give you an air of mystery. Let your stars trail out on either side to add a little width to the design.
• Hummingbird tattoos: If you're looking for a colorful design for a lower back tat, a humming bird makes a beautiful subject. Play around with colors as much as you'd like; there's no need to go for a realistic design unless you truly want one.

So, what if you're not a girly-girl who likes butterflies and long walks through the meadow? Lower back tattoos for women are not strictly relegated to traditionally "feminine" themes.

Why not consider:

• Tribal tattoos: Tribal designs have been white hot for the last couple of years, and because they've actually been around for centuries, you really don't have to worry that your tat will go out of style. You might really enjoy a fairly abstract design, but animals, butterflies and many other genres can be drawn in tribal style. If you like the look of a tribal tat, but you're not sure about venturing away from traditional female tat themes, you can have the best of both worlds by centering a tribal banner with a rose, dragonfly or anything else you please.

• Barbed wire: For the tough girl who has everything, a barbed wire tattoo might just be the perfect design. To make it a bit more womanly, consider using it like a vine with a red rose or two along its length. Now that is definitely a tough yet sexy design.
• Zodiac tattoos: Not strictly feminine or masculine, zodiac tattoos also make great fodder for lower back tats. If your standard astrological sign is a bit too much for your tastes, like a centaur or the twins, why not use your zodiac glyph symbol instead?
• Kanji: You don't have to be of Asian heritage to enjoy a kanji tattoo. These symbols look fabulous as lower back tattoos, and you can even augment them with cherry blossoms if you feel a need to soften the look a bit. Be sure to choose a symbol that has some meaning for you.
• Ying Yang tattoos: The classic Ying Yang makes a terrific tattoo, but you can use any theme of opposites to portray each half of the design. Ideas include sun/moon, fire/water and even man/woman themes. Use your imagination.
• Mandalas: Add a bit of eastern flair with a Mandala tattoo. There are endless ways to design your wheel of life.

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