29 tattoo ideas for women that we're screenshotting to our camera rolls
From small, fine line tattoo ideas perfect for your finger to colourful sleeve inspo
Browsing the web in search of tattoo ideas for women? You've come to the right place. Deciding what to permanently ink on your body (eek!) can feel like a huge decision, especially if it's your first time. After all, there's a lot to think about.
First up, placement. As well as thinking about whether you want your tattoo constantly on show or if it needs to be easily covered by your clothing (some jobs have a no-no policy when it comes to visible body ink), deciding where to get your tattoo will ultimately influence what design you go for. Namely, the size of your design. From your underboob to your wrist, your tattoo can only be as big as your selected canvas area allows. If you have a low pain threshold, it might also be worth avoiding the most painful places on your body to get inked.
Next, you'll need to consider style. Most tattoo artists will specialise in a select aesthetic, from simple black fine line drawings to large-scale colourful scenes. If you're after a cute small tattoo, it's definitely worth heading to someone who knows what they're doing. Otherwise, you risk your tattoo blurring over time β and tattoo removal isn't cheap, not to mention painful!
And we haven't even gotten to your actual tattoo design yet β we told you, there's a lot to decide. Luckily, we're here to help. We've rounded up a wide range of tattoo ideas for all the inspiration you need. Simply screenshot your fave and head to the tattoo parlour to show your artist for reference or as a starting point for something custom.
If you're starting from square one, we've included sentimental ideas, such as a small initial or date. If maximalism is more your vibe, we've also found fresh statement designs for a sleeve, or to add to your hip, back or shoulder. Once you dive in and start looking, there are so many options, from delicate watercolour styles to rainbow text and intricate art pieces with shading. Plus, some of our favourite celebrity tattoos also feature, alongside matching tattoos that are great for you and your best friend or mother/ daughter tattoo ideas if you've convinced your mum to go under the needle with you.
The last thing to mention is tattoo aftercare. A super important step in getting a tattoo so don't skip this part!
Okay, ready? Scroll on to get pinning, screenshotting, and saving your ideas:
Natasha Harding is the former Fashion Editor (Digital & Print) at Cosmopolitan & Women's Health UK. Working in fashion journalism for just under ten years, sheβs covered over 30 international fashion weeks, hundreds of red carpets and religiously scours the runway every season to create the brandβs bi-annual trend report. Joining Cosmopolitan back in Australia, Natasha moved to London a few years ago and is now the resident expert for celebrity style and industry news, fashion features and e-commerce. Follow Natasha on Instagram
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
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