Both Hayden Panettiere and Nikki Reed chose to have their tattoos in written word over their ribs. “Rather than pictorially expressing themselves, they’re getting right to the point,” Clement says. If you’re “romantically affiliated,” get it in a different language, like French, Italian or Latin.

For the “no nonsense” people out there, this is a great way to tattoo yourself. The rib area is safe enough that it can be covered, but it can still be showed by wearing certain clothing, Clement says.