When designing, look at your own back neck in a mirror. Notice how your hair falls and where your shirt collar sits. The best design works with your body’s natural lines, not against them.

The back of the neck is one of the most versatile and intriguing places for a tattoo. It sits in a unique intersection of public and private: easily hidden by a collar or a down hairstyle, yet instantly revealed by an updo or a simple t-shirt. This placement is ideal for first-timers and collectors alike, offering a moderately painful but fast-healing spot (thanks to good blood flow) that can be both discreet and alluring.