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Head tattoos are especially popular with people who want a cool way to rock their lack of head hair, but even women who have luxurious locks can get a scalp tattoo.
It can look really striking to have long hair, with a shaved bit exposing a beautiful tattoo.
You could go for a large design covering the entirety of your scalp if you’re feeling bold and want to command attention everywhere you go. Or, you could just choose a small bit of the scalp to be tattooed, so that you can choose when to expose it by shaving/putting up your hair.
Whichever look you’re going for, make sure that you choose a tattoo artist who has at least a couple scalp tattoos in their portfolio.
The head is an especially difficult spot for artists to work with, as it is a completely rounded surface. You’ll want your artist to be familiar with tattooing heads, especially if you’re planning on a large piece.
Back of the head, just above the nape of the neck, is a popular spot for women who want to wear an undercut and bare their wild side occasionally (or frequently) by showing off their head tattoo.
Many people choose ornate, patterned designs for this spot, reminiscent of a mandala.
If you want to get a head tattoo, however, one of the most important things to consider is your tolerance for pain. It might not be a great spot for a first tattoo, unless you’re really tough.
Because of the sensitivity of the scalp, coupled with the fact that the skin is stretched directly over bone, a head tattoo is definitely one of the most painful.
