The classic and most popular place for a barbed wire band is around the bicep of your dominant arm. This tattoo can be found on both men and women but is most commonly found on men. It can be a sign of physical prowess and strength and can either wrap completely around the bicep and underarm or can simple cover your outer arm, spanning from your bicep to your tricep. Red ink can also be added to simulate blood drops at one or more points of the wire.
A small band of barbed wire around your wedding ring finger can portray your devotion and commitment to your spouse. Since the surface area of your finger is much smaller than many places, the barbs will need to be tighter and less detailed, and should only be done by a highly experienced hand. As with any tattoo on the hand or fingers, proper and vigilant care is absolutely crucial while it heals. This will help counteract the constant expanding and contracting of the skin while you use your hands in everyday life.
A single string of barbed wire on the left side of your chest, covering your heart, can symbolize a passionate resilience and ability to overcome heartache. This idea can also be represented elsewhere on your body if you want to tattoo a larger design of either a human heart or a less graphic valentine heart wrapped in barbed wire. The protective symbol this version of a barbed wire tattoo offers can also be used on other objects that represent importance for you.
A barbed wire band around one or both your legs just above the ankles can signify an athletic quickness and strength. This idea would be especially meaningful for athletes and runners who depend on quick motions and movements but also require a firm, rooted balance. Wings on the tops of your feet can also work in conjunction to the barbed wire to portray this quick and strong effect.