Hands are the most frequently tattooed part of the body. This common practice and choice has its roots both in Eastern and Western traditions and makes sense when you consider that our hands are very visible parts of our body and naturally lend themselves to being viewed in most situations.

The idea is that the tattoo is dense enough so that no bare skin is evident and the appearance is as if you were wearing an article. You can even find some tattoo sleeves to actually wear that way on e-Bay though I don't recall seeing anyone wearing one myself J. Another popular pattern for the sleeve is floral, and as you expect generally women will favor this approach.

Right Design

But that isn't written in stone by any means and with the right design, a floral pattern will work excellently with men as well. Your choice is your own, of course, but taking into consideration your build type in general and the size of your hands in relation to the rest of your body is something that would be wise to consider before applying the ink.

Consider It Now

Hand tattoos for men are also gaining in popularity, especially among women who enjoy the bracelet designs of Japanese, Amerind, or Polynesian origin to name just a few. Many of these tattoo hand designs are frequently of the Tribal variety and have special meanings to their owners and are believed by many to have some effect on them.

Men frequently will choose these tribal patterns because of their starkness and bold coloration. Be sure to consider the cultural and stylistic aspects of any tattoo hand design you choose. Many tribal designs have been modernized for contemporary tattoo art and are quite extraordinary.

Final Words

Other hand tattoos have designed flame bracelets and the flames will extend various distances up towards the forehand from the hand area. This style tends to be more associated with the biker look and relates well to contemporary Harley Davidson flame paint jobs, to name just one association. Once you decide on your design for any of these styles, you will need to locate a reputable, experienced, and hopefully, talented artist to entrust your precious skin.