The side of the neck is thin skin over muscle with very little cushion, so this one stings the entire session. Expect the area to swell and stay tender for days after. Neck tattoos also catch constant sun exposure and rub against collars and chains, so touch-ups are common within the first year or two. Find an artist who can show you healed neck work, not just fresh photos.
Black & Grey Rose Neck Tattoo
A black and grey rose covers the side of the neck, running from just below the ear down toward the collarbone. The shading does the heavy lifting here, building depth between the petals with smooth transitions instead of hard outlines. Leaves fill the negative space above and below the bloom, keeping the whole piece connected so it reads as one design instead of a flower floating on skin.
Black & Grey Rose Neck Tattoo
A black and grey rose covers the side of the neck, running from just below the ear down toward the collarbone. The shading does the heavy lifting here, building depth between the petals with smooth transitions instead of hard outlines. Leaves fill the negative space above and below the bloom, keeping the whole piece connected so it reads as one design instead of a flower floating on skin.
The side of the neck is thin skin over muscle with very little cushion, so this one stings the entire session. Expect the area to swell and stay tender for days after. Neck tattoos also catch constant sun exposure and rub against collars and chains, so touch-ups are common within the first year or two. Find an artist who can show you healed neck work, not just fresh photos.