Lower Back Tattoos And Designs

Andrew Howland

Updated October 19, 2023 9 items

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Photo list of lower back tattoos on different people, including a variety of ink designs and art. Lower back tattoo designs are a reflection of the person who wears them. What are the best lower back tattoo designs? Some lower back tattoos are elaborate and large, featuring intricate, eye-catching designs that emphasize incredible artwork. Other lower back tats are more subtle, with sexy tattoos around small of the back spreading out to either side. What lower back tattoo designs are the best? If you're considering getting some new ink, lower back tattoo art could be the way to go. This list includes some great lower back tattoo designs. Be sure to vote for your favorite tattoos and lower back tattoo placements, then vote down those that you don't like.

Good lower back tattoos are appropriate for both men and women. These pictures of lower back tattoos can also be voted on, so that the most popular lower back body art makes it up to the top. Lower back tattoos aren't for everyone, but they look awesome on the right person.

Men might opt for something intricate and exciting, using the whole lower back to tell a bold story. Tribal tattoos work well on the lower back as well. Some might choose to start with a lower back tattoo and extend it up the back for a larger piece.

Women might also opt for elaborate lower back tattoos, though many choose a more subtle design for a lower back tattoo. Celebrities like tennis star Anna Kournikova have fun, flirty tattoos (a patch of stars). Other celebrities with lower back tattoos include Eva Longoria (a cross) and Kaley Cuoco (a Kanji symbol meaning “faith”). Not that all lower back tattoos deserve the designation, but there are plenty of lower back tattoos on famous people that would qualify as celebrity tramp stamps (talking to you and your bow, Jessica Alba).

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Dragon Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
There's plenty of room on the back for the detail you'd want in a really rocking dragon lower back tattoo. Add a splash of color or some tribal tattoo elements for the perfect lower back tat.
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Flower Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
Flowers of all varieties will give you a sexy lower back tattoo whether they're part of a larger design or something as simple as a single flower.
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Stars Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: flickr / CC0
Star tattoos look great on every part of the body but as lower back tattoos they have all kinds of potential for a sexy lower back tattoo that may expand up the back or down the hip.
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Butterfly Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: flickr / CC0
There are many ways to fall into the tramp stamp category when considering a butterfly lower back tattoo, but there are also plenty of beautiful placements and designs that make the butterfly a great choice for a lower back tat. Try placing it off center or letting it climb up the spine.
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Tribal Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
Tribal tattoo designs work especially well on the lower back and even better as a design that goes up the back. If you're thinking about a tribal lower back tattoo, there are plenty of tribal tattoo designs to choose from.
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Crown Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
I'm not super clear on the point of a crown as a lower back tattoo. Maybe you're an LA Kings hockey fan? You're secretly royalty? Your behind is the boss of the body? Regardless, if you find yourself a great crown tattoo design, it can make a splendid lower back tat.
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Heart Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
Simple and alluring, the heart is a captivating and sexy lower back tattoo. Big or small, there is a hear tattoo design to fit any lower back tats.
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Word Lower Back Tattoos
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With such a large canvas, lower back tattoos with words are quite popular for those wanting to tell a story with their lower back tat. Whether it's one word or a whole tome, a lower back tattoo with script is a great choice.
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Angel Wing Lower Back Tattoos
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
A different twist on angel wings places them at the base of the back instead of near the shoulders as many would. The angel wing lower back tattoo gives more room for the wings to expand and is a good location for those wishing to have more detail in their lower back tattoos.
49 votes