Tattoos for Hands 💮

The most common places to get tattooed are the hands.

Thus, a person strives to be noticed, to draw attention to himself.

Hand tattoos are in some cases the ultimate expression of rebellion. People who dare to get these tattoos often long to share their creed with the world.

Why get a tattoo on your hand?

Many people choose their hands for personal or political reasons. We have listed some of the main features below.

• The hands are clearly visible.
• Hands are more painful to tattoo than most other spots; This signifies a high level commitment to the tattoo.
• The hands are often the site of choice for religious tattoos, especially Christian tattoos due to the correlation with the crucifixion of Jesus.
• They can symbolize the union, in fact, many lovers tattoo their rings.

Hand tattoos are painful and this is well known. Many people tattoo their hands just to show that they are "really tough" and therefore can take that pain.

Celebrities who have tattoos on their hands

The tattoo of the hand is a symbol that many celebrities have chosen and now proudly display:

• Britney Spears' tattoo was inked in Studio City.
• Guitarist Dave Navarro has Roman numerals on all four fingers of each hand.
• Jesse James, the tough helicopter builder, has the words "Pay Me Sucka" and a dollar sign on the palm of his right hand.
• Indian Larry, stuntman and recently biker passed away, he had an iron cross tattoo on his right hand

Cultures and subcultures

Hand tattoos are more common in certain circles than others. Some people choose to commemorate their loved ones by putting the dates of birth and death on the top of their hands as an ever-present reminder of the loss. In some cases, perhaps the tattoo is a reminder to be a better person or it reminds us of the loss of someone.

Prison culture

Incarcerated men and women who receive tattoos in prison often get a tattoo on a hand or wrist to indicate a connection to a specific gang or sect within the system.

The indigenous peoples of New Zealand, Australia, and Polynesia often wear hand and face tattoos to indicate season, class, and age. family or tribe to which they belong.