But just how badly do shoulder tattoos hurt?

What really counts is your individual pain tolerance and the placement of your shoulder tattoo.

Everyone is different, and what can be intensely painful for some could be completely painless for you.

Woman getting tattooed on shoulder

But as you get closer to the armpit, this sensation can change.

Again, this all depends on your pain threshold.

Person being tattooed on shoulder

Woman showing tattoo on shoulder blade