Portrait tattoos require master artists to capture likeness and emotion perfectly.
Portrait Tattoo Ideas
Discover the best portrait tattoo ideas. Explore 500+ highly detailed human or animal face tattoos in realistic style. Find your perfect portrait tattoo.
Pain Level: Medium to High
Duration: 5-10 hours
From $400-800
Style Characteristics
- • Realistic facial features
- • Requires highly skilled artist
- • Black and grey or color
- • Capturing likeness and emotion
Popular Placements
Upper arm Thigh Back Chest Shoulder
Price Range
Small (2-5cm) $400-800
Medium (6-15cm) $800-1600
Large (16cm+) $1600-3500+
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Portrait Tattoo Tips & Aftercare
Before Getting Your Tattoo
- • Research artists specializing in portrait style
- • Bring reference images and discuss your vision
- • Stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep beforehand
- • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
- • Eat a good meal before your session
Aftercare Instructions
- • Critical healing period to preserve detail, follow instructions precisely, avoid sun
- • Apply thin layer of healing ointment 2-3 times daily
- • Avoid swimming, soaking, and direct sunlight
- • Don't pick or scratch at scabs or peeling skin
- • Contact your artist if you notice signs of infection
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