How painful are ear tattoos?

How painful are ear tattoos?

Pain is subjective, so we can’t promise an ear tattoo won’t hurt. Vancouver-based tattoo artist Denyse Labarca tells Allure that they are not as painful as you may think. She would rate the pain a two or three on a scale of one to 10, with 10 being the most painful.

Where’s the least painful place to get a tattoo?

The least painful places to get a tattoo are areas of your body with fewer nerve endings. Think outer shoulder, calf, buttocks, and outer arm. While people generally focus on the location on the body, Stanley Kovak, a cosmetic physician, theorizes that pain is more about size.

Do behind the ear tattoos fade fast?

Behind the Ear ~ No Guarantee Tattoos done in this area tend to not hold ink as well and are prone to fading and color loss. You need to be careful about what you use when getting a tattoo here.

Do ear tattoos hold up well?

Nara tells us ear tattoos are no more likely to fade than tatts in other areas, as long as they’re done correctly and looked after. We would say that the immediate aftercare might be a bit tricky as it’s tough to keep your ears dry when you’re washing your hair.