Lower back tattoos gained popularity beginning around the late 1990's with Generation X. Recently the trend of lower back tattooing has increased in popularity. Lower back tattooing is chosen by many young women. Tattoos which are placed on the lower back seems to have become a way of expressing the sexuality of the women that sport them. Even though lower back tattoos have become commonly accepted by most Americans today, there are still some places that they are seen as an open statements of promiscuity.Lower back tattoos have been designed to accentuate the natural curves that are common to female body. The body art can follow the sloping of the womans back on both sides of the womans spine. This is an area on the body that is thought of as one of the single most painful areas in which to place a tattoo. One good thing about choosing a lower back tattoo is that the lower back is an area of the body is the least likely to stretch during small weight fluctuations or even pregnancies. Lower back tattoos can be very versatile. The body art can be concealed under professional attire or displayed easily in a pair of low rise jeans paired with a revealing midriff top.
Since a lower back tattoo is of a rather intimate nature, it provides the wearer with a wide array of designs that can provide personal meaning and expression. Many times the design for the lower back tattoo can be amended to specifically reflect the individuality of the bearer including their shape and size. Doing this results in the creation of a design that that is truly unique to that individual. Nearly any design, can be worked into the design of the lower back tattoo. It could be floral, tribal, Celtic, or mythical. Really just about anything can be can be incorporated to make a very unique lower back tattoo.
Popular Designs for Lower Back Tattoos When you place floral designs on the lower back tattoo this is a symbol of fertility and beauty of the woman that has chosen the artwork. Some women might select a picture of spiraling energy. This would signifying a connection to the energy forces found in nature. The lower back is recognized as a chakra point. For this reason many people will choose this location for their tattooing in order to maintain balance in their personal energy. If the bearer chooses a Lion design for their lower back tattoo this is a symbol of courage and pride. If an eagle is chosen, the bearer demonstrates a desire for freedom. Almost any design that is v-shaped can be modified to work as a lower back tattoo. Go ahead and get creative with your designs. Any design that can remain symetrical can be used as a lower back tattoo.
Lower back tattoos can make very clear and sensual statements to viewers about the women who bear them. With the many options of different styles available, a woman that desires to wear a lower back tattoo should have absolutely no problem locating one that reflects her personal style. No matter what design is chosen it will surely be a beautiful lower back tattoo that will be appreciated by anyone that happens to see it.
By Lynn Ross
