Inked Mag Staff
June 30th, 2017
Body Parts Artists HATE to Tattoo
These are some of tattooers least favorite parts to tattoo on. When it comes to what tattooers like and dislike to tattoo, everyone has their own preference. Some artists specialize…
These are some of tattooers least favorite parts to tattoo on.
When it comes to what tattooers like and dislike to tattoo, everyone has their own preference. Some artists specialize in tattooing sleeves and leg pieces, whereas other tattooers prefer to ink on the torso and back—it all depends on your style and how to choose to represent yourself. Yet, there are spots on the body which are universally more difficult to tattoo than others, which leads many artists to dread tattooing them. Here are some of the most hated places on the body to tattoo and some of them will definitely surprise you.
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