Beauty is pain, and spine tattoos are a perfect example of this. If you ever encounter a person with a spine tattoo, bear in mind that that individual is not afraid of anything. But on a serious note, tattoos going down the spine are extremely painful. Think 9/10 on the pain scale. This isn't surprising, considering the spine is a bony area full of nerve endings.
However, what is surprising, though, is that so many people go for them. Finding a tattoo parlor whose Instagram page doesn't have at least a few spine pieces would be rather challenging. Whether it's society's fascination with suffering, the price we are willing to pay for beauty, or a bold statement indicating that "yes, I've sat through all this pain," unique spine tattoos are growing in popularity. And if you are one of those daredevils thinking of getting a spine tattoo, you might as well research unique spine tattoo designs to see what's trending and make it your very own. Some of the most popular ideas for spine tattoos include quotes, geometric figures, florals, symbols, and reptiles like snakes and dragons. However, anything that can be arranged on the vertical axis of the spine can become the subject of a cool spine tattoo.
Below, we've compiled a list of spine tattoo ideas to derive inspiration from for your own piece. Or, if you are not looking to get one done, we still invite you to take a look at all the pretty spine tattoos and upvote the ones you liked the most. And if you are looking for even more ideas, check out our earlier post featuring some of the most impressive back tattoos!
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Lotus Flower Spine Tattoo
Spine Moon Tattoo
Tree Spine Tattoo
Lily
My Favorite Pomegranate Spine Tattoo
Inspired By Nature
Red Tattoo
Dragon
Floral Design
Plum Blossom Branch
Spine Tattoo
Planets And Space Dust
Delicate Spine Tattoo
Sword Spine Tattoo
Echo Center
Prettiest Birth Flower Spine Piece
If I were going for spine tattoo, I'd love this with my birth flower (lily of the valley). So delicate and pretty.
Love Doing Spine Pieces!
Absolutely Love How Dainty, Ornamental Designs Looks Along The Spine
Butterflies And Dragonflies Spine Tattoo
Diving Swallows!
Devil Spine
Backpiece By Haivarasly
This is very well done!! I would love to know the meaning behind the design.
Totally Rocked This One!
Trippy Butterfly Spine Piece
My New Handpoked Abstract Spine Tattoo
Beautiful Florals Down The Spine
Floral Spine Tattoo
Nature Tattoo
Koi Lettering
Lavender Spine
Jasmine Flowers & Field Butterflies
Ugh I Love This So Much Thank You!
Snake And Flowers
Psychedelic Snake
Spine Design
Super Fun
Leaves & Lines
Ornamental Spine Tattoo
Calligraphy Tattoo
Spine Tattoo Design
Lettering On Spine
Runes Spine Tattoo
Awesome Snake
Chromin' Up
Finished Back, Spine Tattoo From Mando Castro At Sacred Seas Tattoo, Utah
Moon Phases Down The Spine!
Please test your artists when asking them to do circles. So tired of moons looking looking like this!
Spine Tattoo
Floral Spine Tattoo
Flower Spine Tattoo
Snowflakes
Beetles Down My Spine
Spine Tat Complete Done By Mia Bacchi At Grave Tattoo
The line work is crooked and wonky in several places and there are quite a few blowouts.