Worst Spots For A Leo Tattoo Avoid These Common Placement Mistakes
Why I Ended Up Covering My Lion Tattoo
So last month I decided to get a Leo zodiac tattoo – you know, that lion symbol? Thought it’d look fierce on my collarbone. Big mistake. Went to this cheap parlor downtown, guy kept saying “yeah yeah perfect placement” while I showed him pics from Pinterest. First week, okay cool. Then my shirt straps started rubbing against it EVERY SINGLE DAY. Healing took forever, ink started bleeding like a watercolor painting. Worst part? At my cousin’s wedding, everyone kept asking why I had a “blurry cat” near my neck.
The Hand Disaster Attempt
Got pissed and tried fixing it by adding another Leo on my hand. Figured fingers were trendy, right? Paid extra for some fancy gold ink details. Looked dope for like… three days. After washing dishes twice? Total disaster. The lines between the lion’s mane turned into greenish smudges, and washing my hands felt like scrubbing off dollar bills. Even my barista noticed, asked if my “pet scratch” got infected. Had to laser it off before job interviews – hurt like hell and cost twice the tattoo price.
Last Straw On The Foot
By this point I’m stubborn as hell. Tried one last spot – the side of my foot. “No sun exposure there!” I told myself. Forgot about socks. And shoes. And walking. After gym session, the tattoo was sweaty and red. After beach day? Sand got stuck in the scabs. Saw my artist yesterday shaking his head like “told you so”. Ended up with:
- Collarbone: Ink spreads when skin stretches
- Hands: Ink fades faster than cheap jeans
- Feet: Heals crooked unless you’re bedridden
Finally Got It Right
Gave up and put the damn lion on my shoulder blade – should’ve listened to EVERY article ever written about tattoo placements. No rubbing, no sunburn, no regrets. Lesson learned? Zodiac tattoos ain’t stickers you slap anywhere. If I see one more Leo on an ankle, I’m handing them my “you’ll regret it” pamphlet with my laser removal bills stapled to it.
