Underboob Tattoos Dublin
Let’s talk about underboob tattoos, aka sternum tattoos. Often, when getting a tattoo, people consider the design first, but choosing the right placement for your body art is also just as important! If you’re stumbling across this page we’re going to boldly assume that you must have some sort of interest in underboob/sternum/chest/titty tattoos and are looking for some further information regarding them.
We’re going to give you the full run-through on all you need to know about underboob tattoos including what exactly defines them, what to expect pain-wise, and cost-wise, as well as answering a few other FAQs that we regularly get from clients. We’re also going to show you some marvelous famous underboob tattoo designs as well as some work from our own super gifted artists at The Ink Factory. Beware, because at the end of this blog you’re going to be DYING for a stunning tattoo of your own. Just sayin’…
Let’s get started!
What Is An Underboob Tattoo?
It might seem obvious that an underboob tattoo is any type of ink that goes on the chest and under the breast/s, but there are some variations to this tattoo placement that would also fall under the category. Often people choose to get ink up along the sternum, which is the area between your breasts, and sometimes the art will also extend down below and sort of cup the breasts. This is an increasingly popular placement for bold statement pieces. Other options include inking designs along the bottom and up the side of the breast, sometimes extending along the rib and under the arm, as well as getting ink simply under the breast. Essentially, any tattoo that is placed around the chest and breast area can be identified as an underboob tattoo.
Underboob Tattoos vs Sternum Tattoos
The difference between these tattoo placements lies within the fact that they can interlink or be separate. A sternum tattoo can extend beneath the breasts and also become an underboob tattoo, but you can also opt for placement just along the sternum (between the breasts) or just under the boob.
See below to compare.
Does An Underboob Tattoo Hurt?
Yes. Most people will experience some level of pain from any type of tattoo they receive, but in terms of pain levels underboob tattoos are known to be a particularly painful placement. The sternum and ribs are known to be quite delicate areas, where the skin is thin and the bones are just beneath the surface so this will naturally incus higher pain levels than, say, a thigh piece where you have more body fat.
How Much Will An Underboob Tattoo Cost?
The underboob placement will come in as a factor that brings up the cost of your tattoo due to the sensitivity of the area. It takes a higher level of skill and care to tattoo the chest, the sternum or ribs because of how delicate the skin is. We can’t tell you the exact price of an underboob tattoo because, of course every tattoo is different in terms of sizing and design as well as placement! So your unique tattoo will have a unique cost. You can check out our page on tattoo prices here where we run through everything that plays a factor in the pricing of a tattoo, but you can expect to pay a sizable amount of money for a good quality chest tattoo.
Underboob Tattoo Popularity & Celebrity Ink
We have certainly seen a spike in popularity with sternum and underboob tattoos in the last while. A lot of that popularity, we feel, could be due to celebrity influence as well as the convenience of the placement, seeing as the sternum is an easily concealed area that can make it ideal for those that find themselves in strict work or home environments.
Some celebrities that have sported iconic underboob tattoos include :
Rihanna, with her iconic statement Egyptian goddess tattoo
Miley Cyrus’ “Just Breathe”, which was her first tattoo and Sarah Hyland’s “follow my heartbeat” tattoo. These pieces inspired a lot of women’s dainty underboob tattoo designs.
Can I Wear A Bra After Getting My Underboob Tattoo?
If your tattoo is solely on the sternum, wearing a bra should be fine! If your tattoo is in any way under the breast or positioned in a way that your bra will conceal it, then avoid wearing a bra for the initial tattoo healing period. Wear loose clothing to allow your tattoo to breathe and avoid irritating it.
How Long Will It Take To Heal?
An underboob tattoo will heal like any other! With proper care it should be healed, for the most part, within 2 weeks. Healing time also depends on the size and design of a tattoo.
What Do I Wear When Getting An Underboob Tattoo?
Most of the time you will need to undress your top half for your tattoo artist to freely access the area with no obstacles in the way such as clothing. Ensure you choose an artist you’re comfortable with and enquire about getting inked in a separate room to conceal yourself from onlookers. Most studios, like ourselves at The Ink Factory in Dublin, have a private room available for use.
When Is The Best Time To Get An Underboob Tattoo?
Anytime you like! Though, we would recommend Winter if you’re willing to wait. Winter is a safe bet since you can wear loose jumpers over your tattoo while it heals and it will be fully healed coming into summer, ready for you to show it off.
Get Your Underboob Tattoo from The Ink Factory
Below are just some of the amazing underboob and sternum tattoos that our deadly team has done over the years. If you like what you see, book in with us for a consultation and we can sort you out. Our artists are well experienced and fully capable to create any underboob tattoo design you like. We always ensure you’ll feel comfortable in our capable hands, so don’t worry, we’ll look after ya!
We hope we’ve answered all your questions regarding this tattoo placement, but of course if you have any more queries, we are always here to help!