What do tattoos on your wrist mean?

What do tattoos on your wrist mean?

These small but stylish tattoos can be very fashionable. Wrist tattoos were first worn by those who adventured in the ocean, with the nautical star being a popular and quite common early design. Believed to guide and protect the wearer, these tattoos were also considered to heal disease.

Are wrist tattoos a good idea?

Is the wrist a good placement for a tattoo? Yes, the wrist is definitely a great place for a tattoo! If you are looking to utilize a space that will get prime visibility, the wrist offers an excellent area to display your art.

Does tattoos on the wrist hurt?

Tattoos on the outer wrist are painful because of the proximity to the wrist bone (ulna). The vibration from the tattoo needle over the bone can cause a vibrating pain that isn’t intense, per se, but isn’t exactly a walk in the park. The less fat you have over the bone, the more vibrating pain you’ll feel.

Do you get a wrist tattoo facing in or out?

If it’s a text tattoo or an image you want to look at every day for any reason (say a memorial tattoo, or something religious), then I suggest orienting the design so that it always appears right-side-up to your eyes.

Are wrist tattoos popular?

The wrist is a popular location for tattoos—and for good reason. While the wrist is small, it’s an open space with fairly straight lines, making it an easy placement for almost any design.

How much does a wrist tattoo cost?

Tattoo Cost Estimator

Location	Average Cost
Wrist Tattoos	$50 – $150
Lip / Inner Lip Tattoo	$100 – $600
Forearm Tattoo	$200 – $1,200
Tricep Tattoo	$350 – $500

Do wrist tattoos hurt your veins?

The process of any tattoo is that the needle and ink penetrate only the epidermis and dermis layers of skin. It’s the hypodermis part that houses the veins and arteries, which is why it’s perfectly safe to tattoo over the wrist veins.

Is the wrist a good place for a first tattoo?

Compared to many other parts of the body, the wrist is not a bad spot for a first tattoo. The skin is thinner on the wrist which makes it hurt a little bit more than some places, but because the wrist is smaller it will be a relatively quick process.

How do you prepare for a wrist tattoo?

To prepare for a tattoo, try to drink a lot of water the day before your appointment because well-hydrated skin takes tattoo ink easier than dry, dehydrated skin. You can also apply a moisturizer to your skin every day during the week leading up to your appointment so it’s in good shape for the tattoo.

What is a good size for a wrist tattoo?

1-2 inches
Tattoo Size Chart

Tattoo Size	Number of Sessions	Good Placements
1-2 inches	1	Wrist, ankle, clavicle
2-3 inches	1-2	Wrist, ankle, upper arm, calf
3-4 inches	2	Chest, neck, lower arm
4-5 inches	2-3	Shoulder, ribs, lower back, thigh