Back-of-the-Neck Tattoo Ideas
60+ Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos That Are Easy to Hide and Fun to Show Off

If you're searching for the perfect location for your next ink, consider getting a back-of-the-neck tattoo, which can easily be hidden by hair or shown off depending on your mood. If you're a first-timer when it comes to getting inked, it makes sense for a number of different reasons. The location is a relatively small canvas, making the back of neck an ideal spot for a little ink art that may look out of place against larger areas of the body. And while any tattoo will come with a certain level of pain, this spot is considered to be one of the less-painful ones, making it a friendly first-time spot. Additionally, back-of-the-neck tattoos are easily covered, so they're an ideal choice if you don't want an overtly visible piece. When you are looking to show off your ink, opt for an updo or side fishtail braid to complement your art.
To inspire you to consider the back of the neck for your next (or hey, first) tattoo, we've picked some of the best back-of-the-neck tattoos from Instagram. We've rounded up small neck tattoos, large back of neck tattoos, and everything in between. Read on to see our favorites.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
1 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Eyes
2 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Sunflower
3 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Geometric Shapes
4 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Sword
5 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Tiger
6 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Quote
7 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Butterfly
8 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Stars
9 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Word
10 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Flower
11 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Word
12 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Birds
13 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Date
14 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Fish
15 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Moon
16 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Name
17 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Quote
18 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Flowers and Quote
19 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Hands
20 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Stars
21 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Hand and Wave
22 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Hands
23 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Quote
24 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Flowers
25 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Sun and Moon
26 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Dog
27 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Moons
28 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Paw Prints
29 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Number
30 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Quote
31 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Art
32 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Eye
33 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Butterfly
34 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Wings
35 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Rose
36 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Geometric Graphic
37 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Butterfly
38 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Flowers
39 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Eye
40 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Rose
41 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Eye of Horus
42 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Airplane
43 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Matching
44 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Om Symbol
45 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Flower and Quote
46 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Quote
47 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Mountain and Sun
48 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Om Symbol
49 Back-of-the-Neck Tattoos: Map
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