We started to see lower back tattoos about 20 years ago, when girls and women stumbled onto the new location as a way to show their femininity and express themselves. They are easy to show off and really make a statement on an otherwise blank and broad expanse of skin. There is no end to the supply of cute lower back tattoos that you can choose from when you want your next tat.
Many celebrities use tattoos to show their personality to the world. Brandy sports a lotus flower, Angelina Jolie has a Bengal tiger, Britney Spears wears a fairy tattoo, and Aaliyah had a dove on her lower back. The list goes on, and I'm sure you've probably seen tattoos in this location yourself while out and about. It's been estimated that 20% of women now have lower back tattoos. They are an extremely popular choice.
Tribal designs usually lend themselves well to the natural flow of the female backside. Many are direct copies of ones that are authentically used to ritually tattoo clan members for tradition, religious reasons, or superstitions. Many tribal tattoos either feature or symbolize a mythical creature or god, and can be quite empowering to have featured on your own body.
And finally, a word about the pain involved in a lower back tattoo. Getting a big needle stuck into your skin over and over is naturally going to be a little unpleasant, but this is one of the most painful locations you could choose. Because of its close proximity with the spine, you might have a hard time gritting your teeth. Another disadvantage of this location is the price. Since they are generally larger and require more ink, they are usually one of the more expensive tattoos to get. But when all is said and done, if you're happy with the tat you've got then it was all worth it. Lindsy B. Emery
