Wrist tattoos have been growing in popularity recently. Much of this is attributed to the many celebrities that are now sporting tattoos on their wrists. There are many different types of tattoos specifically designed for the wrist now, allowing the owner to hide them if necessary. For instance, while a celebrity may not need to worry about a tattoo on their wrist, someone in a corporation setting may. The wrist offers ways to conceal a tattoo when needed, yet display it when desired.
As we mentioned, there are a number of designs made for the wrist. From stars and symbols on the inside of the wrist, to full bracelet tattoos wrapping around the entire wrist. While the bracelet style of tattoo is harder to conceal, they are still very popular – especially among celebrities.
Of course, the process of getting a wrist tattoo is the same as anywhere else on the body. A lot of times people will ask if it hurts more on the wrist – especially the inside of the wrist – due to the sensitive areas. However, as with any tattoo, the area getting the ink quickly becomes accustomed to the process and the wrist does not hurt any more than anyplace else.
The healing process of the wrist tattoo can be a bit more troublesome though. This is mainly due to the amount of things that a wrist comes into contact with throughout the day. As with any tattoo, proper care must be administered to it following the instructions that your artist gave you. In the case of a wrist, try to avoid long sleeves and watches (among other things) during the healing process.
As with any tattoo, do your homework on the type of wrist ink you want to get. Consider your daily environment, both at work and out, and determine how a tattoo on the wrist may impact that. While tattoos in general have been gaining in popularity, some environments may still look at them with consternation. Be smart about what you do.
Written by: sstraight 1-26-09 for myipactzone.com
Tatjacket Now has the answer to covering your wrist tattoos. We now carry a small 6″ sleeve for coverage of the wrist and forearm area. The sleeve is designed to cover from the wrist to the top of the forearm about 2 inches below the elbow. They are sold in pairs, as usual. Even if you have to cover only one arm, you should have 2 sleeves available to you. Wearing the sleeves against your skin all day, they can get dirty and sweaty. You should always keep a fresh, clean one available so you are still covered while one is in the wash. Similarly, if you are covering both arms, 2 sets of 2 sleeves are in order.
