67 tattoo ideas to inspire your next ink, from statement to dainty

Dainty and delicate tattoos are perfect for minimalists who are starting to build their collection. Astrid & Miyu found dinky designs including hearts, lightning bolts, chilli peppers and simple flowers led have emerged as their top performers. And requests for red ink has exploded, too.

Flower tattoos are also in-demand and have various meanings, depending on the bloom you pick. For instance, rose tattoos represent love and passion. Other tattoo styles include line art tattoos (where it looks as though the design is drawn in one continuous line) and watercolour tattoo ideas.

Whichever tattoo style you go for, make sure to do your research first to find a reputable parlour and a tattoo artist with experience in this style. Plus, find out everything you need to know about tattoo aftercare.

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How do I find a meaningful tattoo?

When searching for tattoo ideas, it’s important to find a design that’s true to you. Consider what makes you happy – the lyrics of your favourite song, or maybe a symbol that reminds you of a loved one – person or pet. If you’re not sure where to start, look for visual inspo (Pinterest and Instagram are great for this) and consult a tattoo artist who can help dream up a few ideas based on what you tell them.

Many tattoos are chosen based on their meaning and capturing a memory, whether it's more serious (like important dates) or to remember a fun encounter. Content creator Steph Hui took her followers on the journey of getting a tatt on her upper arm that referenced the time Rihanna told her her dress looked cute. A cool story to tell the grandkids.

If you're looking for some inspiration for your next tattoo, keep scrolling to see our round up of the best tattoo ideas with different placement ideas from lip tattoos to collarbone tattoos…

Cherub tattoo

An angelic cherub is the perfect tattoo for those who want to feel the presence of a guardian angel watching over them.

Chilli pepper tattoo

Show off your spicy side with this super cute miniature chilli pepper in on-trend red ink.

Flower half sleeve tattoo

If a full sleeve feels like too much of a commitment, try going for a half sleeve instead. This delicate floral design is the perfect balance of a large tattoo not feeling too graphic.

Delicate cursive

Cute and chic, this barely there tattoo can be any word you want. Hailey Bieber opted for ‘love’ – aw!

Dragonfly tattoo

Often a representation of change and transformation, dragonflies are also just beautiful to look at immortalised as a tattoo. A nice alternative to the popular butterfly design.

Inner arm tattoo

A popular placement choice, your inner arm tattoo can go anywhere on the length of your arm. Go for multiple, why not?

Full sleeve tattoo

Large and in charge, the full sleeve tattoo is great for tattoo lovers who want a lot of real estate space to play around. Go for one large tatt or mix and match lots of smaller ones that make up a bigger picture – it’s totally up to you.

Lightning bolt tattoo

Another cutesy mini tattoo – a lightning bolt striking the arm. Lucky or not, you decide.

Scenic tattoo

You can't fail to be wowed by John Washington's bright and beautiful mountaineer scenescape. In a bold, old school design, if you're looking for the wow factor, this has plenty.

Single line portrait

More subtle than a sketched out version of a face, this outline of a silhouette is original and delicate.

Constellation tattoo

A stellar piece of work, whether it's your star sign constellation or someone else who means the world to you, this is as chic as it gets.

Multicoloured artwork

So incredibly striking, this brightly coloured tattoo really pops. Playful and cartoonish, it's Kiran's speciality.

Miniature ear tattoos

If you fancy decorating your ears but want artwork instead of jewellery, these mini multicoloured drawings and doodles could be the inspiration you've been looking for.

Shoulder tattoo

The shoulder is a great placement for smaller tattoos that you want to be visible – especially during the warmer months.

Dinky dice tattoo

If you've got a date or age or number that has great relevance to you, this is a clever design to showcase it as you can use the numbers on the dice to represent it on your behalf.

Fiery dragon back tattoo

Intricate and eye catching, this design isn't for the fainthearted but it's a modern way to display a Chinese dragon. The red and pink ink together is a match made in heaven.

Dates tattoo

From birth dates to anniversaries to memorable moments, there are loads of beautiful ways to display those special digits.

Musical note tattoo

This treble clef finger tattoo positioned neatly on the thumb is a must for musicians.