Wrist Tattoos
When considering getting a new tattoo, the location of the tattoo is just as important as the design of the tattoo. The inner wrist is one of the most intimate yet visible parts of the human body, a place where the heart's blood pulses close to the surface.
As with all other tattoos, the depth and significance of the design are entirely up to the bearer of the ink. Your wrist tattoo can be full of meaning or it can be used like a permanent bracelet - an accessory that accentuates your forearm and beauty.
Do wrist tattoos hurt?
The closer the skin is to the bone, the more a tattoo hurts. So, yes, a tattoo on your wrist hurts more than most other places...
Words, Quotes & Names
Owing to the connection between the wrist and the heart, some people choose to have the names of their most cherished ones tattooed upon the underside of the wrist. Similarly, this form of tattoo represents a bond, and it is used to state lifetime devotion to one's soul-mate. Sometimes a couple will choose to get eachother's name tattooed on their wrists. This can act as a virtual form of marriage, not a form of ink to be taken lightly.
Single words and quotes are popular as a wrist tattoo as well. Your wrist is a place you look upon a lot, that's why it's an ideal place for a motivational quote, Biblical quote or other life wisdoms.
Another idea is using the translation of a word or quote that is meaningful to you. Kanji (Japanese characters) have been very popular, but nowadays you see more and more tattoos in Sanskrit, Tibetan or Hebrew.
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Here's an example of a Tibetan wrist tattoo:
Bands Around the Wrist
A band tattoo that wraps fully or partially around the wrist is often used to symbolize a powerful bond. The wrist band tattoo can show allegiance to a group or philosophy, or it can simply denote adherence to a particular path in life.
Check out our Armband Tattoo Designs...
Keep It Light
Not all wrist tattoos convey such powerful meaning. Small designs such as flowers or a star work very well. The wrist is simply a beautiful place to wear a tattoo...
Here are some more wrist tattoo designs for your inspiration:
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