Hardcore Head Tattoos For Committed Collectors

Often (and sadly) still referred to as "job-stoppers," head tattoos are typically reserved for hardcore enthusiasts with maximum tattoo coverage and pretty substantial tolerance for pain.

Stunning Black & Grey Virgin Mary on Travis Barker by Chuey Quintanar @chueyquintanar

Today we honor these brave souls who have made a permanent commitment to confronting the world as heavily (and not to mention very visibly) tattooed people in the comprehensive gallery below.

"Not all who wander are lost." Lettering by Big Meas @bigmeas


Taku Oshima @black_addicts


A more traditional Virgin Mary. Chris Stuart @chrisxempire


This guy is "Self Paid." Congrats to him. Lettering by Norm @normwillrise


Traditional-style Snake and flowers by Mauro @maurofromthehlls


Dotwork Mandalas @oddtattooer


Yall Quinones has an impressive collection on Black & Grey Horror tattoos @yallzee, Tattoo by @toxycxlr


Backwards B on Yall Quinones @yallzee, "B" Tattoo by @normwillrise


Sacred Heart in progress by Megan Massacre @megan_massacre


"Hawkins." Impossibly clean head tattoos by Bj Betts @bjbetts


Traditional Black & Grey Praying hands, Chris Stuart @chrisxempire