Top ranked in the tattoo design category are the tribal sleeve tattoos. The upper back, the lower back, hands and arms are the body parts where there tattoos are inked. To indicate that the wearer wants to be a Samoan or a chief warrior, he may choose the coconut leaves design. With its Sun formation style, it also symbolizes a good destiny for its wearer.

Also comprising one section of the body where tribal sleeve tattoos are displayed are the shoulders. The selection of tiger tribal tattoos indicates the power of its wearer. Based on ancient traditions, the tiger is a representative of strength, power and bravery. Another tattoo design not only worn for pleasure but for bravery as well is the scorpion tribal tattoo design. The scorpion is an animal considered as a protector against evil spirits.

Depending on the complexity of the chosen design, tribal sleeve tattoos approximately takes 6 t0 7 hours to complete. A 2 hour session is scheduled on the first day, and the rest of the inking is done in succeeding days, the timing of which depends on how fast the finished section heals. The succeeding sessions are done on an hourly basis.

Getting a full sleeve, a quarter sleeve or a half sleeve tattoo involves a commitment of money, time and energy. A person with intentions of getting any of this type of tattoos must be ready both financially and physically.

The determination of the cost that will be involved in getting a half sleeve tattoo will depend on the popularity of the artist chosen to do the work, the complexity of the approved design, the availability of the studio where the inking is scheduled and the details of the wanted artwork.

A quarter sleeve tattoo can become a half sleeve tattoo later and turn into a full sleeve tattoo on its final run. Tattoos are said to be addictive. Starting with one tattoo could make a wearer feel a need for adding more. The addiction can get heavy in the end. Aside from the addictive nature of tattoos, they are also believed to have a therapeutic effect on its wearers.