Our spines allow us to stand tall, to hold our heads high, to move our bodies, and to experience the world through the sensation of touch. Even better, they’re a great spot for tattoos! Spine tattoos for women are both inspired by and located on this important part of the body. They’re beautiful, sexy, and surprisingly meaningful. Read on for more!
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The Physical and Symbolic Importance of the Spine
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What Makes Spine Tattoos for Women Unique and Beautiful
Do Spine Tattoos Hurt?
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Are Spine Tattoos Unhealthy?
Planning for Good Tattoo Aftercare
Taking care of your tattoo is essential for your health and the health of your ink. Real talk, though, it’s way harder when the tattoo is on a hard-to-reach spot like your spine. Have a plan for aftercare in place before you head to the studio. You might need help to properly care for your new tat.
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Spine Tattoos for Women to Inspire You
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This one has the same idea, but it follows the spine’s natural path. It isn’t always perfect or straight, but always beautiful.
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This drawing uses a single line in a different way. It forms two opposing faces along the spine.
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Resilience is a common theme in spine tattoos, and we love this this simple text version. There’s no mistaking the meaning here!
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Another one with just lettering, this inspiring tattoo reads “she believed she could, so she did” in script.
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This series of dots isn’t just an interesting pattern – it’s actually written in braille!
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Snakes are another popular subject for spine tattoos. How amazing is this black and grey traditional piece?
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Equally fierce is this dagger with red peonies.
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This unique tattoo puts the four trigrams of South Korea’s national flag in a line running down the center of the back.
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This watercolor flower is stunning. The quote, “I defy you, stars” is taken from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
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Another literary piece, this one is for fantasy fans. Elvish text and the Shards of Narsil from The Lord of the Rings flow nicely together down the back.
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Taking the concept of spine tattoos for women quite literally, here is one woman’s spine inked with, well, a spine.
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This bold, geometric piece is like armor for the spine, both beautiful and strong.
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This woman’s love for the ocean is clear in this delicate line of symbols.
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The more traditional symbols of the lotus flower and the unalome are featured in this piece.
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In contrast, this black and grey dragon is decidedly un-linear, but striking.
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We love the way these flowers dance around the line of the spine.
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For something with more color, there’s this beautifully blended iris.
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Here’s another colorful and playful piece featuring a lotus flower and koi fish.
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For those with wanderlust, this ink is inspired by travel.
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For others, a reminder of home, like a simple tree, might be more meaningful.
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Even singer Lady Gaga has a spine tattoo, a line drawing of a rose with the words “la vie en rose.”
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And actor Halle Berry has this leafy stem running up her spine.
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Want more tattoo inspiration? Check out the Tattooed Women gallery!