Ankle Tattoos

Ankle is the most popular spot of tattoo for women. Women could attract people by showing their tattoo of in this curvy portion of their body.

Defining Ankle Tattoo

These are the tattoos which are inked on the extreme lower leg over the ankle bone. The tattoos in this region of our body are generally smaller in size and are more painful to get. Since ankle is a bonier part of the body so it would be more painful to get a tattoo over here.

Getting a tattoo on ankle

To get a tattoo on your ankle could sometimes a difficult and painful process. You have to recline yourself and your ankle on a tattoo bench to get your ankle designed with a crazy tattoo. Since your ankle is present at the extreme point of your body so the tattoo made here would probably bleed more than other parts where you are having a tattoo. Never get a tattoo on your ankle in the following cases:

• Your ankle is bleeding or swelling due to any kind of injury.
• Do not walk for a considerable distance before getting tattooed.
• You are having any kind of irritation on your ankle.

Place your tattoo at a height on the ankle. This would help it to survive too many years.

From many years there has been a debate for circling of ankle tattoos. Many artist believe that is you would circle around the tattoo on your ankle it will definitely bring a bad luck for you in the heading future.

Care after getting a tattoo on ankle

Do not wear boots or pants that would rub against the tattoos unless the tattoo gets healed properly. Keep your tattoo off from direct sunlight as much as possible to avoid the fading of the tattoo ink. Now days most of the tattoo artists make use of certain ointments to avoid any infection. Ankle is a very important portion of your body. So make sure you are not hurting you ankle beyond the limits.

Ideas for ankle tattoos

Most of the women opt for ankle tattoo as they could easily show on their tattoo to other people by wearing high heel sandals. They could also be easily covered by a small change in clothing and accessories.

Because ankle tattoo is more preferred by women so most often people choose a girly image for their ankle tattoo. These tattoos may include angles, or a flower, fairies or a butterfly. Heavenly bodies or heart are also famous ankle tattoos. Some more ideas for your tattoo:

• You could select a design for your tattoo from the large collection of tattoo designs from Tattoo Johnny.
• You could look for butterfly designs on Bulls eye Tattoos.
• You could convert your favorite bracelet into an ankle tattoo. In this way you could keep your favorite bracelet always with you.
• The lumps and bumps of the ankle could be used to give it crazy and tribal look.