Everything You Need To Know About Getting A Neck Tattoo

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from BeautyEverything You Need To Know About Getting A Neck TattooSamantha SassoLast Updated June 18, 2019, 3:15 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhotographed by Beth Sacca.We first started noticing them on Instagram, then Kanye West announced his plans to get one on Twitter, and now we're sure they're about to become a full-fledged trend: Even if the mere thought of bringing a buzzing needle that close to your ear makes your head spin, neck tattoos are officially happening. But before you book your appointment, there are a few things you should know.So, what's the pain really like? Well, there are a few variables. First, the kind of art matters: Thinner lines might not sting as much as bold designs requiring a fill-in. Secondly, hand-poked art could make all the difference: Both Bruno Levy, co-owner of Brooklyn's Bandit Studio, and Montreal-based tattoo artist Romeo agree that, in their experience, hand-poke techniques cause less pain for their clients. As an added bonus, Romeo says since you're dealing with less equipment — no chords or machine — for hand-poked tattoos, the overall experience goes a little more smoothly.Still, Levy and Romeo say that pain is always subjective and not everyone's tolerance is exactly the same — but compared to more sensitive parts of the body, neck tattoos aren't actually the worst. And more so than the potential for pain, the most challenging aspect of getting a neck tattoo might be the positioning. Romeo explains that the artist has to put pressure on your neck in order to stretch the skin and make for the most precise line. You might find your head hanging upside down to get it right, but hey, a little aerobics is a lot better than excruciating pain.Now that you know you won't leave the parlor in tears, it's time to brainstorm your next neck tattoo. Ahead, some of the coolest designs we've spotted from our favorite tattoo artists on Instagram lately...Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT BeautyCara Delevingne On Her $15.99 Brow Gel & Favorite Wuthering He...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Cara Delevingne just told mby Karina HoshikawaHairThe Reason Olympian Chloe Kim’s Hair Looks So Effortless Is This ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. There are several reasons wby Karina HoshikawaBeautyAriana Madix Is BravoCon’s Reigning It Girl. Here’s WhyWhat would BravoCon 2025 be without the one and only Ariana Madix? It’s impossible not to acknowledge how far the Vanderpump Rules breakout star has by Breanna DavisMercadoThese Are The Ancestral Beauty Rituals Your Fave Latina Creators ...To me, my mom has always been the most beautiful woman in the world. When I was little, I’d rummage through her makeup (and come out clown-faced), waddleby Natasha LópezR29 NewsBrooke DeVard To Lead Refinery29’s New Era: “Everything Has Led T...If you’ve followed my work—whether through Naked Beauty, my content or conversations we’ve had online—you know how much I care about beauty, identiby Brooke DeVard Oza...UnbotheredBlack Celebrities Share Their Red Carpet Beauty Secrets: From Sca...Awards season is officially over, and Black stars didn’t just walk the red carpet—they owned it. Time and again, many Black celebrities have provenby Dontaira TerrellPower DiariesVenus Williams Shares Her Self-Care Tips & The $10 Eyeliner She S...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. With seven Grand Slam titleby Venus WongUnbotheredHow Black Women Challenged Conservative Beauty Trends In 2024When I first came across Nara Smith’s tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos, whispering about making Coco Pops from scratch for her children while clad in Loubouby Susan AkyeampongBeautyLove Island USA: Serena Page And JaNa Craig Spill The Tea ...“I did not know it would be a thing,” Serena Page confesses, reflecting on the style and maintenance of her goddess braids that took the Love Iby Giana LevyBeautyNina Dobrev’s Outlook On Beauty & Aging Is RefreshingNina Dobrev will forever be known for her iconic dual role as the tortured girl-next-door, Elena Gilbert, and diabolical temptress, Katherine Pierce, on by Taylor Jean StephanBeautyWhere Do Celebrity Beauty Brands Go To Die?“We were Amyris’ cash cow,” Maya*, a former member of the creative production team at Rose Inc. tells me. Amyris, the incubator behind Rosie Huntingtby Morgan FargoUnbotheredSha’Carri Richardson Also Wants Her Viral Olympic Moment Hung In ...Every four years, at every Summer Olympic Games, iconic snapshots emerge that immortalize feats of greatness that wouldn’t seem humanly possible if we weby Kathleen Newman-B...ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT