Spinal Tattoos Require Patience and A Tolerance For Pain

I got a tattoo on my ankle once and I thought that was painful. So if you’re on the hunt for elegant spine tattoo ideas, you must have a higher pain tolerance than I.

Although, it does look like it’s worth it. These tattoos are smashing.

Spine tattoos can be quite unreal, actually. Partly because people can sit through having their spine needled for hours, and partly because… they look super cool.

12 Elegant Spine Tattoo Ideas That Will Have You Booking Your Appointment Today

1. You are the sun

Looks like a poppy. Love the line-work so much. Appreciate the shading on the pedals, and “you are the sun” seems like something I’d want running up and down my spine as well.

This is beautiful, and those leaves and the little swirl just top things off.

Image: @cherryscustomtattoos on Instagram

2. Chandelier lotus flowers

I’m a huge fan of dots. Just in general, but especially when they’re small and used as design accents like in this spine tattoo. The way the lotus flowers look like they should be hanging from the ceiling in some grand lobby of your dreams… that’s something I’d put on my spine.

Plus, for elegant spine tattoo ideas the idea of growing out of the mud like a lotus seems like something you’d want to remember daily. Life’s a garden. Dig it!

Image: @loztattoos on Instagram

3. Back sword

The lines and light accents on this elegant spine tattoo are intriguing and super eye-catching. I love the way the leaves wrap around the sword, and the butterflies and stars highlighting the main object. Stunning work.

Image: @tattoos_ondarkskin on Instagram

4. Dark flowers rule

Zoom in on this one if you can, it’s worth it to appreciate the fine lines and details. This blossoming back ink is so pretty but also kinda dark and we like dark. Lines are simple and clear creating a botanical textbook-like image that you can get lost in following all the way down to the last leaf.

Image: @tatt_man_juan on Instagram

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5. Dainty botanicals

Yeah, yeah, I hear you. There are a lot of dainty botanicals running up and down people’s spines these days. And yes, while that’s true, there’s good reason for the popularity of this concept. Look at this! Extra points for the dots, the tiny leaves and intricate add-ons have hearts popping into my eyes.

Image: @embassytattoo on Instagram

7. Here comes the sun

First of all, her little side-buns are adorable. Then, there’s that raging sun in between the shoulder blades. Loving also that she has a bit of a sunburn. It all goes together so well.

Image: @gitcheegumeetattoo on Instagram

8. Metamorphosis

These butterflies are not only gorgeous but also represent a wide array of different wing styles and butterfly families. Really love the set of wings at the very bottom of the spine here, they go perfectly there!

Image: @taiyo__lee on Instagram

9. More dots!

Here are some snakes again, and this time they’re different and still stunning. I absolutely adore the ultra light lines at the top. However, I imagine they’ll have to be touched up on the reg. As far as elegant spine tattoo ideas go, this one is delicate and intriguing.

Image: @nahmoojungwon on Instagram

10. Oh the details

I’m getting lost in the script of numbers that move around the sundial. And the sundial itself! The lines reaching out of it are so delicate and fine. Also am really drawn to those plain, simple lines that drop down at the bottom.

Image: @nahmoojungwon on Instagram

11. TLDR

Just kidding, it reads: “The past is in your head, the future is in your hands”, and that’s really pretty. I like that this pic is B&W too, it really makes the necklace and her nails pop. Sexy bustier too.

Image: @labiink on Instagram

12: Peonies

I know peonies are super popular for tattoos, and I’m pretty sure these ones belong permanently inked into someone’s spine. The little accent flowers are also delightful. So detailed and all the lines are so pleasing to the eye.

Also, I think the darkness fades as you move up her spine. That’s a nice touch and really emphasizes the bottom of the design.

Image: @ms.t.tattoo on Instagram

Now go get that elegant spine tattoo and post pictures of it all over the internet for everyone to enjoy!