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Ankle Tattoos – Where are they?

This sounds like a silly question, however, ankle tattoos can be drawn at the very bottom of the calf above the ankle bone or below the ankle bone and into the foot area. Ankle tattoos can be more painful in the area below the ankle bone so be mindful when choosing the exact location of your ink. You and your tattoo artist can be experimental and design ideas for ankle tattoos that work around your ankle bone to utilize the curves and space above and below the bone. Ankle tattoos are very popular due to the fact that they are easily hidden by socks or clothing and they can be exposed when the time is right.


Who Gets Ankle Tattoos

Generally, women are the majority of tattoo goers that request ankle tattoos. However, there have also been men seen sporting ankle tattoos representing their fraternity letters or crests or as an end to a tattoo on their leg. Women enjoy ankle tattoos not only for the fact that they are simple to cover up, but because they can be feminine and sexy. The design and placement of ankle tattoos can be very complimentary to a woman’s calf shape and muscles.
 

Varieties of Ankle Tattoos

Since the area around the ankle is limited, ankle tattoos are a great place to position a small tattoo. Women can choose designs such as hearts, flowers, butterflies, or other cute insects like ladybugs or bumble bees. As with any range of tattoos, ankle tattoos can be designed in the tribal fashion. Tribal ankle tattoos are usually made in form of the ankle bracelet tattoo. Ankle bracelet tattoos go all the way around the ankle and can also be customized with your tattoo artist to compliment your natural curves and bones. A celebrity example of an ankle tattoo is Nichole Ritchie’s tattoo in the form of a rosary surrounding her ankle and ending on the top of her foot.


Tips for Ankle Tattoos

Tattoo artists will give instructions for the care of new ankle tattoos, however, be mindful not to wear jeans, boots, or tight pants the first few days. The location of ankle tattoos are more subject to peeling and loss of initial color. Also, be aware of your ankle tattoo when in the sun-while it is a great time to show off your ink, it can become faded so apply some sort of preventative sunblock.