Neck and head tattoos
Head tattoo
A head tattoo is a choice for people who already know their style and want a bold accent that does not get lost among other pieces.
Your hairstyle decides whether the tattoo shows: with short hair the piece is on display, and once the hair grows back it is barely visible.
- Pain
- 5/5
- Healing
- 10–14 days
- Typical size
- depends on the hairstyle
About this placement
What sets a head tattoo apart
The skin on the head barely stretches or folds, so a composition does not distort when you move. What matters instead is precision and symmetry: any unevenness on the head is noticeable at once, so the artist aligns every line with the centre of the head.
Crisp lines, dotwork and solid black fill come out best here.
Work on this placement
Popular designs
- Ornaments and mandalas — symmetrical patterns from the crown towards the temples.
- Geometry — lines and shapes that follow the form of the head.
- Lettering — a word or phrase on the temple or above the ear.
- Biomechanics — mechanical parts that seem to emerge from under the skin.
- Realism — animals and scenes rendered with depth, light and shadow.
Why choose the head
People choose the head for a cohesive composition in a prominent place: an ornament or geometric piece wraps the whole head and emphasises its shape. You can also start with a small piece on the temple and gradually extend it.
How the design is created
- Consultation — we discuss the idea, the size and whether the piece will continue onto the neck.
- Design — the artist fits the composition to the shape of the head and refines its symmetry.
- Transfer to the skin — the stencil is placed and moved until it sits straight, then checked from the front, side and back.
How many sessions it takes
Lettering or a small symbol on the temple is done in one short session, and a medium-sized composition usually in one session. An ornament covering the whole head is done over several sessions with breaks.
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll give you a quote and suggest a date.
Other placements in this area
01Neck tattooLettering, flowers and graphic work suit the neck: a piece on the side shows at once, while behind the ear or on the nape it hides under hair or a collar.
02Head tattooOrnaments, geometry and lettering suit the head: with short hair the piece is on show, and once the hair grows back it is barely visible.
Want to talk your idea over? Get in touch or come in for a free consultation: we’ll go through the project in detail — size, placement, number of sessions — and decide together where to start.