Lower back tattoos were hardly seen that much prior to the 1990s, when crop tops and short shirts were trendy. Girls found out that they could showcase a great tattoo and that a lower back design increased the focus on their feminine curves and waistline. Even though it's been a decade, these sexy tattoos for girls are still going strong. In fact, they are one of the most popular tats for girls today!
Most of them are an elongated shape that is widest in the middle and tapers out to the sides. Some are a shaped like a "V" to dramatically highlight the body's natural curve. A popular choice is to get a central image surrounded by lines that branch outward. For instance, hearts, stars, butterflies, dolphins, dragons, or Celtic cross images are popular for the central focus. Vines wings, flames, or other designs that swirl and twist are popular surrounding designs. Many look kind of "tribal" in nature. For a unique twist on your lower back tattoo, it can wrap around further to the sides or even to the stomach.
Round tattoos are also a popular choice for the female lower back. This produces quite a different look, but it is still a focal point and makes an energetic statement. Generally, oblong tattoos are regarded as "sexier" or "girlier" because they do a better job of highlighting feminine curves, but the choice is up to you. Images like suns and moons are also popular.
Tattooing the lower back is a fabulous choice for a lot of reasons. First, the location offers a perfect flat canvas to work with. It's almost as if the spot was made for a tattoo. The skin back won't change much with age or weight fluctuations, so your tattoo will look great for decades and you won't have to worry about it. It's always a little suggestive to flash a tat in this location - it's like having a hidden but highly decorated piece of your skin peek out for just a second, and that's very attractive.
