Wrist tattoos are an unconventional choice for self-expression. They are cool, unique, and slightly exotic. People get all sorts of words, phrases, and images tattooed on their wrists, so the possibilities are virtually endless.

The popularity of the wrist tattoo is probably for a good reason. They are small and inexpensive, expressive and prominent, unique, and versatile. Be sure if you get a wrist tattoo that you don’t mind being the center of attention, because when someone notices that you’ve got one (and they probably will) you’ll be inundated with questions about why you got it, when you got it, and how much it hurt!

In fact, you may be wondering how much getting a wrist tattoo hurts. Well, getting punctured repeatedly with a needle isn’t exactly comfortable, but your skin does get used to it after the first few minutes. People often compare it to a bee sting, a sunburn, or a pinch. It varies, of course, depending on a person’s pain tolerance and the size and location of the tattoo. Fleshy parts of the body are going to hurt less than areas with skin thinly stretched over bones and arteries. For this reason, the wrist is going to be a slightly more painful area.

There are three types of popular wrist tattoos: the bracelet style, a tattoo on the top of the wrist, or a tattoo on the bottom of the wrist. The bracelet style is a lot like an armband around the bicep, but around the wrist instead. Many people like this unique look and use a lot of creativity in how they create their custom wraparound tattoo. The top of the wrist is more visible. Other than hand or facial tattoos, these types are the most noticeable. Tattoos on the inner wrist are currently popular with many celebrities. Small images or words can be inked on the inner wrist to make a powerful statement.

When getting your wrist tattooed, it’s important to remember how visible it will be. There will certainly be times when it’s more prudent for you to conceal your tattoo, and other times when your employment or other factors downright require it. So think about those situations when you might need to cover your tattoo. Of course you want a new tat that you are proud of, but you don’t want it to interfere negatively with your professional or outside life, either. Many people design their wrist tattoo to hide neatly under a watchband.