8 Lower Back Tattoo Ideas And Meanings
Amp up the sensual statement with designs that hug your curves.
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Pull out your low-rise bottoms because lower-back tattoos are back in trend! Tattoos on this particular placement rose to prominence in the late 20th century when women used to get them mainly because they were easy to hide. However, with time and the rise of pop culture, lower-back tattoos epitomized. They returned to the mainstream as celebs like Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Christina Ricci, and Lindsey Lohan broke the stereotype associated with lower-back tattoos and flaunted them proudly. These tattoos definitely make for a bold statement when bared. And if you are bold enough to embrace the trend, take a look at some of the alluring lower-back tattoo designs we have listed in this article. Scroll down!
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8 Lower Back Tattoo Ideas
The lower back tattoo designs are ruling on the internet. These tattoos make for a gorgeous piece of ink. Let’s take a look at some trendy lower-back tattoo designs below.
1. Lower Back Tattoo For Women
The floral tattoo happens to be very delicate and emits that elegant allure! Located on the back, this tattoo features a softly shaded flower at the center in pink and yellow tones with leaves and tiny flowers. While the thin black outline along with negative spacing helps make the tattoo design pop up and look balanced It’s safe to say that these teeny tattoos have quite become a trend! This tattoo represents femininity, happiness, beauty, and life.
2. Classy Lower Back Tattoo
If you are looking for a way to elegantly conceal an old tattoo, then consider this breathtakingly beautiful, dainty design at the lower back. The faded hues on the roses and their foliage lend a demure and graceful touch to the design. The washed-out pink hues and varied tones of green feel soothing to the eyes. It’s the clever use of fine lines that helps to bring out the beauty of the artwork. This tattoo featuring pink roses signifies admiration, gracefulness, and gentleness.
3. Lower Back Butterfly Tattoo
We say, flutter with joy! Get this pretty yet classic butterfly tattoo inked on your skin and honor the process of metamorphosis of yourself in a unique way. This tattoo features thin lines used to depict the complex and intricate pattern on the wings of the butterfly. Despite the incredible detailing, this tattoo has a sense of lightness, this happens when the delicate lines of the inkwork meet the bare skin. This artwork symbolizes beauty, joy, and transformation.
4. Floral Lower Back Tattoo For Women
Just a fine-line tattoo to lust after! This gorgeous lotus tattoo adorned with line work and subtle shading looks endearing. The very use of black ink helps to lend a sense of timelessness to the design. The bare skin peeping through the design makes the artwork look even more alluring. Also, the fine lines help to truly capture the essence of the foliage design and beautifully translate it on the skin. This tattoo symbolizes prosperity, purity, and spirituality.
5. Lower Back Tattoo For Men
The lower back offers a large canvas for elaborate artwork like this black-and-gray phoenix tattoo. This tattoo features a phoenix with outstretched wings symbolizing balance and harmony. The design covers the lower back and extends to the middle of the back. It uses white ink and in-depth shading to help bring out the patterns on the wings, neck, and head, and also the feathers cascading down on the lower back. This tattoo represents hope, renewal, and immortality.
6. Lower Back Snake Tattoo
Agree or not this black-and-gray snake inkwork makes for a rad tattoo! This tattoo located on the lower back features the coiled body of the snake, its scales, and its eyes. The soft shading and negative spacing help to add a sense of breathability to the design and make the pattern on the snake look more pronounced. This tattoo symbolizes wisdom, rebirth, and protection.
7. Lower Back Heart Tattoo
This tattoo design makes for a popular choice. It featured a red heart with wings attached to it symbolizing the spiritual ascension of the soul. The dynamic shading lends a traditional flair to the design. While the wings help to add a sense of fluidity and gracefulness to the design. This tattoo is perfect for those who admire everything classic!
8. Mandala Lower Back Tattoo
Inject some interest into your artwork by going for this mandala-style tattoo on the lower back. The circles, intricate motors, and traditional design add to the beauty of the inkwork. Well, this tattoo looks fitting on the lower back too. With just the use of black ink, this tattoo manages to cast a spell on the onlookers. It signifies eternity, passion, and balance.
The lower back tattoos make for a perfect, peek-a-boo artwork. They can be a total eye-grabber when revealed. Well, the lower back makes for a unique spot which also makes the tattoo look more impactful. Also, the lower back offers a wide canvas to incorporate all sorts of designs be they small or large. Often the lower back tattoos have expansive designs that flow through the natural contours of the body. While the standalone pieces look amazing on their own. Well, these tattoos command attention and make for a show-stopping look.
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