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Arm Tattoo Designs

The arm is the most popular spot for a tattoo: its wide, flat surface allows for detailed work, and you can show it or cover it as you please. Every scale works on the arm, from a single small design to a full sleeve running from shoulder to wrist.

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Designs: tap one to try it on

24 designs. Tap the one you like, upload your own photo and see for free how the tattoo will look on your body.

The most important decision with an arm tattoo is placement: the upper arm is wide and durable, the forearm is highly visible, and the inner arm is more sensitive but more personal. A design whose flow follows the lines of the muscles is what lifts an arm tattoo above the ordinary.

Things to know about Arm Tattoo Designs

The road to a sleeve

If you're aiming for a full sleeve, position your first piece with that in mind; pieces squeezed in later break up the whole.

Watch the sun

The arm gets sun all year, and UV is a tattoo's worst enemy. High-SPF protection significantly extends the life of your tattoo.

Try it on your photo

This is exactly what InkTrier's try-on tool is for: upload a photo of your arm, drag and resize the design, and see how it will really look.

Undecided? Try it first, then get quotes

Try the design on your own photo; if you like it, post a free request and let studios in your city send you price quotes.

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