One spot on the human body that might seem like an odd place to be tattooed might be the armpit. The armpit tattoo seems like an odd place because it is not a noticeable spot. Many get tattoos to show off their creative side. By getting tattooed on your arm, it shows that you are willing to show off your ideas and you want everyone to see. An armpit tattoo is a surprise because it is somewhat hidden in plain sight.

In addition to the odd location, armpit tattoos can be painful. You might think because the needle isn’t hitting any bones, this location may not be painful. Think again because just like that back of the knee, the armpit can be an extremely sensitive spot to be tattooed. The most seasoned tattoo enthusiast will probably admit this spot is a bit more painful than other areas.

In this article, we are going to review some meanings and different types of tattoos that people like getting in their armpits. We will talk about why somebody might get one of these and what kind of tattoos you might see when someone raises their arm into the air.

Why are Armpit Tattoos Popular?

The armpit tattoo is an easy one to hide. However, this is probably not the reason somebody gets an armpit tattoo. You won’t see too many people with an armpit tattoo for their first one. This is icing on the cake for a tattoo fan. The armpit tattoo will spark conversation and get people to ask why.

Armpit tattoos usually have a them of some sort. The shape of the armpit tattoo must fit the concave shape of the space being used. You might see tattoos that incorporate armpit hair or tattoos that look like they can open and close like the armpit does.

In other cases, the armpit tattoo can look like something that is being released. Imagine the armpit as a cage and you are releasing whatever is tattooed back into the wild. You may see birds, butterflies or something even creepier like a spider. You can get really creative with an armpit tattoo and below are some of our favorites.