Neck Tattoos , Are They for You?
March 7th, 2010 | 
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Let’s face it , Neck tattoos are red hot right now. It seems almost everywhere you go you see someone with a Neck Tattoo these days. Not so ong ago ,the only people you would see with one were your hardcore outlaw types. Now days , they barely catch a second look.
Its estimated that roughly 20 percent of new tattoos right now are being done on the neck area. This is a huge increase over the last few years.
So , are you ready to take the plunge? Getting a neck tattoo is a real commitment and if you’re ever going to be in a job market that frowns on this kind of thing , you may want to think twice.
Many of us have the “normal” tattoos that we barely gave a second thought to when getting them. You know , an arm , leg , or back tattoo. But neck tattoos are an entirely different deal.It’s usually a much bigger decision , and like I said if you’re younger and it may hinder your chances of paying the bills , you better really think it through. If it isn’t going to affect your ability to make some scratch , go for it.
Many people ask if getting tattoed on your neck hurts more than some of the other , more common areas of the body. Usually it is a little more uncomfortable but it also depend on the area of the neck that you get it.Also , it may hurt more because there is less muscle in the neck area betwwen the skin and bone.
So bottom line is really this , if you’re thinking of getting a neck tattoo , just consider all the plusses and minusses based on your personal situation. Most of the time people make this based on their job or career path.You don’t want to end up living at your Moms house forever just because you wanted to look cool in your twenties and now you can’t even afford to live on your own. Neck Tattoos are definately cool if you can swing it.
Here’s a few bad ass neck tatto designs in this video
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Tattoo Designs: What Do They Mean
I just ran across this list. If you’ve ever wondered what different tattoo designs actually mean then here you go.I thought it was cool.
Anchor tattoo meaning: Safety, hope and salvation.
Angel tattoo meaning: Protection, guardians, keepers of dreams
Bat tattoo meaning: Longevity, happiness, mystery.
Bear tattoo meaning: Good nature, good luck, also ignorance.
Bird tattoo meaning: Birth, intuition, freedom.
Bull tattoo meaning: Fertility, power and strength.
Butterfly tattoo meaning: Spiritual immortality, temporary element of life.
Cat tattoo meaning: Linked to magic and bad omens.
Centaur tattoo meaning: Knowledge and nature, spirit of womanhood.
Chain tattoo meaning: If broken – freedom. If intact-slavery.
Clown tattoo meaning: Laughter, tears, uncertainties.
Clover tattoo meaning: Good luck.
Crescent moon tattoo meaning: Transformation and rebirth. Feminine power
Cross tattoo meaning: Sacrifice, love and salvation.
Crow tattoo meaning: Revival, Gods messenger.
Devil(baby)tattoo meaning: Mischievousness, urgent desire for sex.
Dog tattoo meaning: Man’s best friend, loyalty, trustworthiness.
Dolphin tattoo meaning: Benefactor. The saviour’s emblem.
Dove tattoo meaning: Universal symbol of peace.
Dragon tattoo meaning: Strength, power. Rules over fire and air.
Dragonfly tattoo meaning: Affinity with the Spiritual Life. Illusion.
Eagle tattoo meaning: King of birds. Might, spiritual growth.
Eye tattoo meaning: Self protection. Ever watching!
Fairy tattoo meaning: Good or evil supernatural powers.
Feather tattoo meaning: Creativity, rebirth and spiritual elevation.
Fish tattoo meaning: Plentifulness, spiritual peace.
Frog tattoo meaning: Positive symbol of pregnancy.
Hawk tattoo(tribal) meaning: Self-discipline.
Heart tattoo meaning: Love, provided it is neither bloody nor torn into pieces.
Horse tattoo meaning: Friend to man, kingship.
Leaf tattoo meaning: Joy, rebirth
Lion tattoo meaning: Might, awareness, immortality, bravery.
Lizard tattoo meaning: Symbolises the soul searching for light.
Lotus tattoo meaning: If open symbolises the sun, if closed, the moon.
Mermaid tattoo meaning: Temptation, seduction, materialism
Monkey tattoo meaning: Wisdom, knowledge, or evil powers.
Moon tattoo meaning: Varied rhythms of life.
Phoenix tattoo meaning: Rebirth
Reaper tattoo meaning: Death
Rose tattoo meaning: Fertility.
Scarab tattoo meaning: Strength and rebirth.
Skull tattoo meaning: Courage, Death.
Snake tattoo meaning: Temptation, knowledge and wisdom.
Spider tattoo meaning: Creativity.
SpiderWeb tattoo meaning: Denial of established order. Beware!
Star tattoo meaning: Spirit, inspiration, resolution of problems.
Sun tattoo meaning: Sacredness of life. Warmth, nurturing.
Sword tattoo meaning: Represents justice, honour, energy.
Tiger tattoo meaning: Fierceness, strength and power.
Turtle tattoo meaning: Fertility, long life.
Unicorn tattoo meaning: Chastity and purity.
Wolf tattoo meaning: Faithfulness in marriage.
YinYang tattoo meaning: Harmony and totality.
Getting A tattoo should be a personal experience so knowing what a certain design really means can be useful.