Ring tattoo facts

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Tattoos are a permanent testament to remember a time in one's life, profess love for a family member or significant other or for beauty and adornment purposes. Choosing placement for the tattoo is a collaborative effort between the client and tattoo artist. The size and detail of the tattoo determines the placement. If the client refuses to compromise the size and detail of the tattoo, the tattoo may be placed on a different body part than the client initially envisioned to ensure the quality of the tattoo.

1. Significance

   • A ring tattoo signifies marriage, commitment or honoring the memory of a loved one. In some occupations, such as the military or factory work, a spouse may not be able to wear a wedding ring for safety reasons. Tattooing matching rings around the ring finger marks a permanent wedding band for the wearer. Not all ring tattoos signify marriage or a commitment. A ring of hearts or a family member's favorite flowers placed on the finger symbolizes the love for a deceased family member.

   Types

   • The individual receiving the tattoo determines the type of tattoo ring. Designs for ring tattoos range from a word such as "love" or "hope," initials, Celtic artwork, stars, flowers or solid bands of color. Less detail in the design enhances the outcome of the tiny tattoo on the finger. Tattoo lines will blur and expand over time if the design is extremely detailed.

   Size

   • The size of every ring tattoo will differ depending on the size of the client's finger. The design wraps around the finger. On small fingers, the ring tattoo is as small as a half inch in width, while on a large or wide finger, the tattoo measures out to 2 1/2 inches. The ring tattoo usually does not pass the bottom knuckle of the finger.

   Time Frame

   • A ring tattoo's healing period is two weeks for a healthy client who correctly follows aftercare. Because the fingers are in constant motion and are constantly exposed to the sun, the ring tattoo may need a touch up immediately after the two-week healing period. The constant motion of the fingers results in scabs from the tattoo falling or ripping off before healing, leaving the tattoo with missing color. Professional tattoo artists discuss with the client before tattooing the possibility of touch-ups for ring tattoos.

   Considerations

   • The finger is a part of the body that is constantly exposed and that is not concealed by clothing. This makes the ring tattoo highly visible, and potentially the wearer could be judged by others in the workplace or in social situations. Most professional tattoo artists refuse to perform ring tattoos if the client is not already heavily tattooed, meaning full sleeves or leg and neck tattoos. A ring tattoo's first touch-up may be free from a tattoo artist, but the client may pay for each additional touch-up. Depending on the client's skin, touch-ups may be necessary every six months, and this be expensive. Without touch-ups, the ring tattoo may completely disappear, and some clients will find this to be a waste of money.

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