A dragon head tattoo can showcase detail and technical application without the often-cumbersome looking body, wings, and tail of the mythical flying beast that may not fit your vision or the positioning you desire.

The following gallery of top 67 dragon head tattoo ideas demonstrate how detail and linework involving great technical skill transform a simple color or black and gray design without the need to make an epic sized piece of body art.

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1. Upper Arm Traditional Dragon Head Tattoos

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2. Dragon Head Tattoos for the Back

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3. Black and Gray Dragon Head Designs

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4. Dragon Head Chest Ink

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