Palm tattoos have been growing in popularity over the last few years, but people are still divided on the longevity of the pieces (as well as how much they have to hurt).

Two healed palms by Mark Walker at The Grand Reaper in San Diego
Healed flowers by Luke Ashley at South City Market

Palms are of course a high touch part of your body, and go through a lot of wear and tear. So putting a tattoo on it might seem pointless to some if it’s just going to fade immediately.

Ornamental black work by Brody Polinksy in Berlin
Japanese mask by LAPA at Artwork Tattoo Studio

I have seen a fair number of healed palm pieces that haven’t required touch ups, even after years of wear.

Black work eyes by James Lau at The Company Tattoo, Hong Kong
Matching hearts by Alena Chun at Icon Tattoo in Portland

A long lasting palm tattoo seems to require two things; Solid black lines, and proper aftercare. If you’re able to more or less not use that hand during the majority of the healing process, your tattoo shouldn’t scab much, and should settle in nicely. Obviously that’s not doable for everyone, but it definitely plays a part.

Matching spider webs by Berthe Tattoos at lucky Town Tattoo in Regensburg, Germany
Barbed wire by David Mottier in Switzerland

Do you have or want a palm tattoo?

Medieval flail by Milky Tattoos in Toronto
Bert Grimm’s crying heart by Joe Destefano Electric Park Tattoo, Detroit MI

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