Scalp is one of the most painful places to get a tattoo, and a very tricky challenge for tattoo artists as it's a round surface.
That's why you really need to think it twice and take time to find a good artist, who have several scalp tattoos in his portfolio. Scalp tattoos are usually worn by tattoo artists and tattoo collector, with their whole body covered. So, it is probably not a good idea to go for the scalp for one of your first tattoos.
Yes, hair grows back, but remember it is not an insignificant thing. Scalp tattoos are more and more used by people to ease the loss of their hair, more often for cancer fighters.
If your artist is skilled, you can do anything on your head, from dotwork and geometric patterns to realism. They can be really tasty and beautiful, no need to add provocation. It's a bold move. Photographer Mark Leaver has dedicated a serie to those people who are having head tattoos, to show their beauty and his respect. For inspiration or just eye candy, here are 50 scalp tattoos that will make your head spin.
Yes, hair grows back, but remember it is not an insignificant thing. Scalp tattoos are more and more used by people to ease the loss of their hair, more often for cancer fighters.
If your artist is skilled, you can do anything on your head, from dotwork and geometric patterns to realism. They can be really tasty and beautiful, no need to add provocation. It's a bold move. Photographer Mark Leaver has dedicated a serie to those people who are having head tattoos, to show their beauty and his respect. For inspiration or just eye candy, here are 50 scalp tattoos that will make your head spin.
