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Everynew tattoorequires forethought, but perhaps none require as much as your hands.
If you’re interested in tattooing your fingers, there’s much to consider first.
Read on for everything it’s crucial that you know.
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For finger tattoos specifically, you need an artist who can work in tiny spaces in a precise manner.
This pop in of background check is best conducted on a computer.
That way, it’s possible for you to see the exact precision of an artist’s work.
“Researching your artist, regardless of the location of your tattoo, is crucial,” adds Love.
“Populardesigns for the fingersare usually letters or numbers,” says Powers.
“you might go fine line or bold.
Another popular option is thedainty ornamental designthat almost looks like jewelry.”
Just because you gotta go small and simple doesn’t mean you don’t have options.
I used my fingers and hand to continue a producesleeveon my arm, opting for blueberries and black peppercorns.
They’re well-spaced apart, which is key to seeing each one.
That means this is not a one-and-done procedure.
“The fingers usually require more than one session,” says Powers.
“The pain of a finger tattoo is usually more intense than other body parts,” says Powers.
“This is [because] there is less tissue between the skin and the bone.”
On commonly tattooed areas, like your biceps, there is muscle.
Conversely, your hands and fingers have very little.
But needless to say, given how much we use our hands, it is more annoying.
Scabs can easily get broken or torn, leading to longer healing times.
“The fingers typically fade quite a bit.
Know that it will hurt more than other areas, and it likely won’t heal as perfectly.
Additionally, it will fade faster.
