Any part of the skin can be tattooed, even the feet. While tattooing the feet is not exactly a new phenomenon, foot tattoos are relatively rarer than other kinds of tattoos, such as arm, back or chest. However, foot tattoo designs are also numerous and varied.
Perhaps it is because we do not often think about our feet often, or because many cultures consider them impure, that foot tattoos are rarer. However, they can be great places to get a tattoo if you want one but do not want it to be too obvious.
There are also other reasons why foot tattoos are not as common as arm, chest, or back tattoos. For one thing, getting inked on the foot can be more painful than other inking procedures. This is because the skin on foot has little fat to cushion it, so the tattoo procedure will cause more bruising. The soles are also generally unsuitable for tattoos because the skin tends to be too thick for ordinary tattoo needles.
All of this adds up to some special care required after tattooing. One cannot wear closed footwear during the healing period, as this will cause friction, which is not just painful but can damage the tattoo. In fact going barefoot for a while is recommended. In other words, if your job requires you to wear closed shoes, then you will need to take time off to let your tattoos heal. If you are going to expose your feet to sunlight, use sunblock to prevent the ink fading.
Speaking of special care, a foot tattoo can hobble you, so don't make the mistake of getting both feet tattooed at the same time. Be prepared to spend some time limping around. Of course, the less you move about, the better, as this will decrease the amount of time needed to heal.
Getting back to more positive topics, foot tattoo designs can draw from just as many influences as other kinds of skin art. You can consider styles from the East with a mystical feel, or less spiritual designs from the Old School and New School styles. Perhaps you'd prefer something like the Tribal or Polynesian styles?
A word of caution - avoid having names or representations of divine beings tattooed on your foot. As previously mentioned, many cultures think of the feet as impure, so avoid any potential for insult or be prepared to explain yourself.
Foot tattoo designs also differ in the coverage. Some may be just singular icons, while others may be anklets or bands and rings around the foot or ankle. Others may cover the majority of the foot, like spats. Whatever you choose, you will want to find an artist who specializes in the style you want, so you can get the best results.
Rad Woodeson has been reviewing products and services for over a decade now. His latest passion is tattoos and all the weird and wonderful designs that are available on the market today. Deciding to have a tattoo is a big decision so Rad has decided to look at the various options available to people on the internet. Take a look at his latest article on foot tattoo designs.
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