Back tattoos man Small ones are a very popular option but also very tricky. Not all designs work equally well because the back is a very particular place, with a lot of skin to cover.
In this article we will give you a few designs as ideas to inspire you in your next tattoo and we will solve some doubts so that your design is the best.
Why are back tattoos a complicated option?
We have already talked many times on the blog about tattoos in areas that are considered to have a lot of skin to cover. Of these, the back is the largest area: we hardly have other elements in which to frame the design (for example, in the torso we have the chest, the navel, the front of the shoulders ...), with which it is easy for a very small tattoo to get lost in the immensity of this area of the body.
In fact, many tattooists, if they think that your design is too small to place it in this area, they will warn you. Although you can ignore them, check first if the tattoo artist is right (after all, he is a professional who has seen many backs) before making a decision.
Some tricks to take advantage of this type of tattoos
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But, in short, small back tattoos for men are not just a troublesome type of design, in fact, there are designs that work very well in this place, as long as you know how to take advantage of your anatomy or the design is the right size. Here are a few ideas:
Neck tattoos
If you choose to place your tattoo on the back in the neck area and right in the middle of the shoulders, you can opt for much smaller designs that if you do it, for example, through the middle of the back. Obviously, these designs tend to be more vertical than horizontal.
The shoulder area
You can also take advantage of the shoulder area, but these pieces will be slightly larger. Take advantage of the rounded shape of the area to choose your design.
The ribs, good place for a tattoo
Although very painful, If you want a small back tattoo, the ribs may be one of your best options.. As they are located in the narrowest part of the body, between the back and the lathe, they allow for much smaller designs than the rest of the area.
Be careful with the lower back
Although in the nineties it was very common for people to get tattoos on their lower back, currently it is not in fashion. In fact, for women in some countries it even has negative connotations. Although this should get us on the hook, we jotted it down just in case.
Opt for horizontal designs ... or vertical
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If you want a small but long tattoo at the same time, either wide or high, you can opt for a narrow design that goes from shoulder to shoulder or that follows the spine. By being close to these places, the design will not get as lost in the area or appear smaller than it actually is.
Consider future and past designs
Sometimes a small tattoo is simply part of a collection of small designs that make up a large design. Even if you think that in principle you only want a tattoo, it is positive that you have in how many future pieces that you want to wear in the area. After all, ink is addictive!
And the same goes for those who already have a lot of designs: sometimes our future tattoo does not fit well with the restThat is why it is worth considering more than one place to place it.
Ideas to inspire you
Mandalas
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Mandalas, being quite detailed, look great on the upper back, just below the neck.
Crows and other birds
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Birds are ideal for placing on the upper back. With the wings extended they are very beautiful, either with super simple designs, in which only the profile is marked, or with a little more detail, in black and white or in color. It seems that one of the most popular small back tattoos for men is that of a raven, they are adorable!
Words (or phrases)
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Words are also a great option to wear on your back. They are small designs, but they can be extended or concentrated enough to suit the tattooed person.
Tribal
A tribal design on the back can be the answer for anyone who wants a fairly small tattoo while still giving up on being eye-catching. The horizontal designs are especially cool, as in the case of the birds, they are well framed by the shoulders.
In pairs
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Finally, Another good idea to get some cool small back tattoos for men is to opt for two small pieces, one on each shoulder. Although they are small, being two they will not be so helpless. Take into account opting for two identical or very similar designs or that they are in shape so that the geometry is harmonious.
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We hope you liked and inspired this article on small back tattoos for men. Tell us, do you have any tattoos like these? What do you think about this place? Remember to tell us everything you want in the comments!