Musical note tattoo behind the ear ( Source ).
Are you thinking about getting a tattoo behind your ear ? This type of tattoo is the ideal option for a small and discreet design that will be almost invisible thanks to the screen effect of the ears and will go even more unnoticed if you have long hair.
Read this post if you're thinking about getting one of these tattoos and you're still not quite sure. Let's go over the pros and cons!
Pros: discreet, small and with almost infinite designs
Beautiful tattoo behind the ear somewhat larger.
One of the less obvious advantages of a tattoo behind the ear is the endless variety of designs available. You can choose tiny pieces based on words , musical notes , Chinese characters , stars , moons… And, on the other hand, slightly larger pieces based on flowers, geometric designs, wings…
However, the designs usually have something in common: the use of the color black , which looks fantastic in that area.
Kitten tattoo behind the ear ( Source ).
Another advantage of a tattoo behind the ear is that it's one of the most discreet designs you can get. As we mentioned before, if your hair is a bit long, the tattoo will be almost invisible . Plus, showing it is almost as easy as covering it up: just move your hair back and fold your ear!
Finally, its small size helps when it comes to enduring one of the drawbacks of this type of tattoo, which we will discuss below: the pain.
Cons: ink more permanent than ever and almost unbearable pain
A tattoo behind the ear is small, elegant and discreet ( Source ).
Yes, unfortunately, a tattoo behind the ear is one of the most painful you can get. The skin in that area is extremely thin , so you'll feel the needle inking you in all its glory. Furthermore, because it's located so close to the head , the pain is especially intense.
Also, even though it's easy to cover up the tattoo , keep in mind that depending on the design and the length of your hair, it might not be as discreet as you'd like. Consider this when choosing this type of tattoo!