Comments on: Tattoo on top of my big toe? Can it be done?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:22:13 +0000

Lol…well Hon, the big toe is going to hurt like hell, trust me…anywhere there is bone lying close to the skin underneath, the tat will cause more pain.

Getting a tat is likened to a sewing machine sewing down the length of the design, in and out….shooting ink into your skin. Everyone says the outline hurts the worse. I beg to differ, the coloring hurts more, because by the time they get the outline done, your skin is tender feeling even more.

I have two tats…one on my right leg, 3 inches above my ankle…its a 8×5 tat…and the other one is 2 inches down on my foot in front of my left ankle and its a 3 inch wolf’s paw,…., that one hurt worse than the other one. There is no fat..in that area……

So…you may have to opt for another place to put your tat, why don’t you try the inside of one of you legs, above the ankle…people really have to look to see them there….

But its going to hurt…………!

By: has no name

has no name — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:22:56 +0000

id pick an area larger than your toe. to do a good tat your artist needs some more room.

there is not much pain involved in getting a tat. i almost fell asleep twice getting my last one. i was stone cold sober too.

By: ~ Bekah ~

~ Bekah ~ — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:42:09 +0000

You can tattoo your big toe, however a family crest may be to large and look like a blob. If you really want one on your toe try tattooing a band around the toe like a toe ring. It can still be symbolic as well as look nice. Let him design some sort of tribal art and put it all the way around the toe.

By: cyndrlla1980

cyndrlla1980 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:41:20 +0000

Yeah of coarse it can be done. But most tattoo artists will not give you a warranty on (toes, fingers, hands, or feet), because they tend to lose color or not take color well. But they are very cute, especially if you wear sandals in the summer. I have one on the top of my foot and the first time it didn’t take color so I went and had it redone and it looks great now.

By: Erin W

Erin W — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:07:13 +0000

It will wear off if it is on your toe. Not all tattoos are forever.

By: ??Holly??

??Holly?? — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:41:24 +0000

that will be super cute.. although it will hurt cause its right on the bone, you have to remember that the pain wont last forever. man, this is a miami ink story

By: hotdoggiegirl

hotdoggiegirl — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:59 +0000

It can be done, but keep in mind a few things. The toe is very bony and this will hurt a lot. Depending on what kind of shoes you wear, the rubbing on the tat will fade it faster. If you spend a lot of time in sandals (ie. flip flops), the sun will also fade it. The last thing to consider is that the lines can run together in time because the toe is so small.

That being said, my friend had a rose bud put on her big toe and it has been almost ten years and the colors haven’t bled together too much. She doesn’t spend any time in the sun and wears closed toe shoes almost everyday.

By: jack_skellington49

jack_skellington49 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:31:13 +0000

it can be done, but unless your family has abnormally large toes, a family crest would probably not look too good. from the way you are describing this, it seems that this is going to be a pretty detailed piece that on the tow, will most likely look like a blob.

why not get it on your hipbone? that’s not a body part that is constantly being shown. or maybe on a shoulderblade.

it sounds like it’s going to be an awesome family tattoo. good luck! (don’t let your boyfriend ruin it for you and your kids!!)

By: ?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:31:12 +0000

not a good idea, get it on your ankle instead

By: fi ?

fi ? — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:55:48 +0000

the whole idea is wonderful. but i wouldnt rec big toe, for several reasons, it will be more difficult to heal, it will be more painful than other areas, but the biggest thing would have to be the very nature of the skin there. you are not going to be able to get a tattoo of any size, there will be little detail and toes have lines in them so this will also cause some distortion. put all this together its a difficult thing to overcome. Re-think placement, i take on board all your reasons for placement choice, what about on your butt!! it signifies your past is all behind you!! i have one there, and despite my initial shame at showing my very good friend and tattooist my butt-i actually fell asleep having it done, i honestly did!! the whole idea is exciting, keep thinking about it, an answer will present itself, the very best of luck to you