Placement guide

Half Sleeve tattoos

Shoulder to elbow (or elbow to wrist) as one cohesive piece. The half sleeve delivers sleeve-level impact while staying coverable in office shirts.

Design for the half sleeve — free

The honest notes

Pain

Low to moderate — mostly forgiving muscle.

Size & sessions

Usually 2–4 sessions; upper half-sleeves are easiest to conceal.

Tattoo shown on the half sleeve, designed with InkOnce