The wrist tattoo goes back hundreds of years, where sailors used to have a star tattooed on their wrist. Superstitions were common among sailors, who considered the star tattoo lucky as it was a symbol of the North Star that aided navigation. Over time, the star generalized into a metaphor for finding one’s way through life. In the 1950's and 60's, wrist tattoos were a way for homosexuals to indicate their orientation. As of late, the wrist tattoo has become widespread. Wrist tattoos are no longer exclusively associated with the gay and lesbian community.
Currently, there are many popular options for a wrist tattoo: Stars, tribal bands, hearts, butterflies, and words in exotic languages such as Sanskrit, Hebrew, Arabic, and Asian characters. It is really cool to get a wrist tattoo. The tattoo on a wrist is more visible than the average arm or leg tattoo. As such, it is vital to be certain of the choice. Below are a few benefits and warnings to keep in mind when considering a wrist tattoo.
Reasons to choose a wrist tattoo:
- Although highly visible, the wrist tattoo can easily be covered by a bracelet, watch, or long sleeve shirt.
- As opposed to a tattoo placed in an intimate location, the wrist tattoo is very easy to show off. It serves well as a marker of a unique personality.
- Since wrist tattoos tend to be small, they are usually cheaper.
- If you want a small tattoo, the wrist is a good location. The larger canvases of other body parts look better with larger tattoos.
- The wrist tattoo is highly visible to one self and as such is a source of great joy. A motto or saying is an excellent idea for the tattoo because it can serve as a constant source of inspiration.
Important considerations for wrist tattoos:
- Because the wrist is usually exposed to the elements of sunlight and hand washing, the wrist tattoo is likely to fade sooner than other tattoos. Over time, it may be necessary to touch up the ink of a wrist tattoo.
- Tattooing the wrist is a little more painful than other body parts. There isn’t much flesh between the thin skin on the wrist and the arm bones. Theoretically, tattooing the wrist will involve more pain. Nevertheless, several reports indicate that it is no more painful, so it is probably highly subjective.
- The healing time for a wrist tattoo is slightly longer than other tattoos because the wrist is exposed to a lot of motion.
- It may be necessary to cover the tattoo for formal situations, such as in a job interview.
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