Lower Back Tattoos

A lower back tattoo is a tattoo on the lower back, obviously. However it is also a bold statement made by the individual as to who they are. For this reason, it is truly essential to carefully consider the style you are going to pursue for this unique and very special tattoo.
A primary consideration is who the person considers themselves to be. A Goth is unlikely to want a pink and yellow butterfly, a Christian will not want a pagan image such as a Pentagram. As is the case with all tattoos, it is vital that you make very certain you know exactly what any text in a language you do not understand says. Ask several different people, email an image to professors of that language and ask for a translation. Do not take the word of a friend or a tattoo artist. Any image you are going to commit to must be one you fully comprehend and buy into so research the possibilities closely.


There are several elements involved in designing a lower back tattoo for yourself. The first is to decide on the message you want to portray, the second is to select the colours, the third is to decide on a shape, the fourth is to find the perfect position for it.
There are many varied styles of tattoos but only certain shapes and sizes will work on the lower back. Some people will opt for a small tattoo on the lower back which is discreet, and that is fine. However for a larger tattoo, a spread is what most people look for so if there is an image you would like but it is rounded or square, then you will need to talk to the tattoo artist about how best to alter it so it can be turned into an appropriate style for the lower back. Some people will add swirls or elements of tribal bands, Celtic bands or a text such as Sanskrit, Arabic and Hebrew which are cursive and can be easily stylised into a decorative border. Other choices include wings and plants on vines. Before you consider these options, you must decide if you want your tattoo to sit in the small of your back, spread upwards into your waist or outwards to your hips. There are some who choose to have a lower back tattoo which swoops up one side of their back or down into their buttocks. The choice is entirely yours.
Do bear in mind that the lower back tattoo is a particularly sensual one with a huge visual impact if done correctly so take the time to think about what you want to say about yourself and then design your image carefully. Butterflies, stars, suns, flowers and insects have all been successfully incorporated into lower back tattoos. Other style choices have included tribal, Chinese and Japanese characters, language texts and Celtic images and combinations thereof. There are countless designs available to anyone wishing for a lower back tattoo. Take the time to research online and elsewhere then once you have a good idea what you would like done, go to an experienced tattoo artist and discuss the design itself with him or her.