A tattoo on the back of the neck can show off individuality in concept and design while facing less “jobstopper” stigma than pieces on the throat or below the ear.

Your ink could be an intriguing piece hidden under a collar, or an always visible tattoo providing clues to your passions and interests.

If you’re a collector that prefers a more traditional design palette, black and gray tattoos utilize great variations in shading, line, and contrasting ink application to look snug in a range of placements on the neck and nape.

If you want to be daring, bringing vivid color and bright designs featured in new wave and neo-traditional neckpieces can pop from the skin or rise up from your back and spine.

Check out this awesome gallery of Top 59 Back of the Neck Tattoo ideas you can use in creating your next piece of body art.

1. Butterfly Back of Neck Tattoo Ideas

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2. Back of Neck Tattoo Ideas featuring a Cross

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3. Back of Neck Tattoo Ideas for Women

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4. Flower Themed Back of Neck Tattoo Ideas

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