Neck Tattoos
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On the neck, a permanent tattoo is a big step. A temporary one is not, and yes, you can put it there: the nape, the side of the neck and the spot behind the ear all take a transfer well, as long as the skin is clean, dry and free of lotion or makeup.
Where on the neck
Behind the ear calls for something tiny, such as a star, a little heart, a single line or a short word. For that spot and the ear itself, browse ear tattoos. The nape, just above the collar, suits slightly taller pieces: a small lotus, a vertical row of dots, a delicate floral stem. The side of the neck is the boldest choice; there, neck tattoos with clean outlines read best from a distance. Wear your hair up for a few days and the design gets all the attention.
Do neck tattoos fade fast?
Not especially. The nape is one of the areas where a temporary tattoo lasts best, up to 2 weeks, because it avoids most of the rubbing your hands and feet go through. Scarves and collars rubbing the same spot will shorten that a little. Expect the design to look faint at first and darken to blue-black within 24 to 48 hours. How long temporary tattoos last covers the rest.
It is also a low-risk way to find out how you feel about ink in such a visible place before booking a session with a tattoo artist. For a design that flows downward, see our back tattoos; for the curve between neck and arm, try shoulder tattoos.
