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Everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but we have a pretty good sense of which areas of the body are going to hold up better while being poked and prodded with a needle over and over again. Allure asked a NYC tattoo artist and dermatologist about the prime real estate for a low pain grade tattoo, and they say to go with parts of the body with the most fat. Arms, shoulders and thighs are usually a safe bet, as is any other area with a bit more muscle to work with, while bony areas like your ribs and feet will present some discomfort.
Looking for somewhere to start in the tattoo process? See if you’re into any of these teeny tiny tattoos that won’t have you sitting in the chair for too long.