70+ Tattoos for Girls — from Hand To Back Tattoos, We’ve Got Them All!

12 min readSep 13, 2019

Tattoos for Girls

Have you heard the news? Tattoos for girls are IN!

Tattoos are often thought of as being a traditionally a male-dominated form of body art, but history tells a different story!

Women have been inking for just as long as men have. In ancient societies, women inked for a much wider range of reasons and usually with tattoos that held deep meaning for them.

This is a trend that has stood the test of time! A study in 2012 revealed that over half of the inked population in America were women, most of whom got inked with very meaningful designs, a fact that rings true for women across the globe.

Want to know more about tattoo history? Check out our other posts:

Now enough chatter, let’s get right to what you want to see! Check out our list of over 70 awesome tattoos for girls.

Time to find your perfect tattoo and get yourself inked!

Ready to get inked? Visit jhaiho.com and book your appointment today!

70+ Tattoos for Girls — with Meanings!

Neck tattoos for girls

Neck tattoos are some of the most visible tattoos you could get.

Perhaps that’s why so many neck tattoos tend to be either quite minimalistic, so they’re not as obvious, or extremely ornamental — which make quite a statement!

Ornamental tattoos for girls are extremely popular right now, so if you’re looking to be on trend — a neck tattoo is probably the best way to go!

Minimalistic

The minimalistic style of tattooing is an excellent choice for first-time inkers, but it is also popular across the whole inking community.

And why wouldn’t it be! This style allows room for some stunning art. Sometimes, less is more!

Animal tattoos are a popular choice among girls, and minimalism brings such a delicate element to these very meaningful tattoos!

If you’re a lover of stories, then draw inspiration from the characters you love!

And if there are too many stories that have shaped you, you can always get a tattoo that represents them all!

Tattoos and Tales, run by couple artists Srinath and Malathy, specialize in — as their name implies! — telling tales through ink. Their pieces often feature comic and pop-culture themes. Check them out if you’re looking for something a little quirky!

Ornamental

As the name suggests, ornamental tattoos feature detailed designs that look similar to intricate jewellery or similar accessories.

Such designs are popular as neck tattoos for girls, as they can look both regal and delicate all at once!

Looking to get a minimalist or ornamental tattoo? Check out Jessie of Verve Tattoo Studio. This studio is popular for its ornamental and minimal tattoos, as well as its use of colour.

Tribal, Blackwork, and Illusion

Tattoos for girls often tend to be more minimalistic and delicate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go all out!

If you’re a little more hardcore, then you’ll love these tattoos!

Tribal, blackwork, and 3D (or illusion) tattoos all feature extensive and detailed designs with large sections of black ink. Because of this, these tattoos are almost always quite large — and just as bold!

If you’re looking for simpler blackwork, abstract, geometric, and 3D or illusion work, check out Anurag of InkOverMatter.

For heavier work with lots of detailing and colour, check out Tom of Atinga Arts & Tattoos.

Back tattoos for girls

If you’re looking at getting a larger piece inked, the back is the perfect canvas for it!

Looking for larger pieces, including customized designs and detail work? Check out Karthik of Sculp Tattoo Studio.

Spine tattoos

Though a more painful spot to get inked on, tattoos on the lower neck and down the spine can be extremely interesting because you can work in some rather unique designs — like these ones!

Are you more into tribal designs? Try this one on for size!

Loving tribal tattoos? Find more at Tribal Tattoos: Traditional and modern inks to inspire you!

Love the idea of a spine tattoo but don’t want to go all the way? Try something smaller! Minimalist ink is always a class act and simpler back tattoos for girls make for some gorgeous designs!

Inspired to get some stunning colour pieces of your own? Check out Deep of Kraayonz Tattoo Studio.

For more minimal styles, try Verve.

Shoulder tattoos

Shoulders can make any design look dainty — it’s just in the nature of this placement for tattoos!

Love dragons? Find some more inspiration at Dragon Tattoos and their Meanings

If you’ve got a design in mind that requires customization, try Raul of Birthmark Tattoo n’ Customs. He specializes in Irezumi-style tattoos.

Want to know more about tattoo styles? Visit The Many Styles of Tattooing

Arm tattoos for girls

Arm tattoos can range from extra small minimalistic ones to large pieces with heavy detailing, such as full sleeves.

As one of the most popular spots for getting a tattoo, there is no shortage of design ideas for arm tattoos.

Sleeves and half-sleeve tattoos are extremely popular among arm tattoos, but that’s not the only kind!

Ranging from minimalism and line work to larger pieces full of detail and colour, you can get as creative as you’d like if you get inked on your arms — after all, these tattoos are one of the best ways to express yourself!

Fallen in love with animal tattoos? We’re not surprised — animal designs are some of the most popular tattoos for girls! They can tell your story like no other design can! Find more designs at Animal Tattoos and their Meanings

Check out Verve, Atinga, Birthmark, Dark Arts The Tattoo Studio, and Sculp for animal tattoo inspiration and to make a booking.

Bicep and forearm tattoos

If you’re the kind of girl that likes to be loud about her ink, then a sleeve is definitely right up your alley.

If you prefer minimalism, try one of these gorgeous yet simple designs!

If minimalism is your style, you’ll love Aliens Tattoos!

Want some more minimalist tattoo inspiration? Check out Aliens Tattoo Studio: The Essence of Minimalism

Hand tattoos

Look up hand tattoos and you’ll probably find a massive collection of henna designs. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place!

Designs for hand tattoos are often heavily inspired by more ancient forms of body art, such as henna, which usually feature patterns inspired by nature and traditional embroidery.

These forms of body art were temporary but the patterns they use have become popular as permanent tattoos for girls.

That doesn’t, however, mean you have to restrict yourself to these designs! You can experiment with a whole range of designs and tattoo styles on your hands!

Not sure what style to choose? We’ve got you covered! Check out Tattoo Specializations: The Many Styles of Tattooing

Wrist tattoos

Known to be one of the more painful spots to get tattooed on, most might shy away from getting a wrist tattoo.

But it’s hard not to want one when they look this good!

Wrists are also the perfect spot to get matching tattoos, whether it be with a lover, sibling, or friend!

Go on, get your girls together for some squad tattoos! #squadgoals

Midriff tattoos for girls

The ‘midriff’ refers to the part of your body between your chest and hips.

This is often the most hidden part of your body, which makes it a popular choice for girls who might not want to show off their tattoos — whether this is for professional or personal reasons or simply because it’s an intimate tattoo that you don’t necessarily want to share with the world!

If you like the dotwork style in the above image, check out Sagar of Funky Fuze.

Rib tattoos

One of the more painful spots to get inked, ribs are nonetheless an extremely popular choice for girls.

And it’s easy to see why!

Stomach tattoos

Unlike the arm tattoos, which are more openly visible, the stomach is an area that you’ll see more of than anyone else.

This makes it a perfect spot for tattoos that have very deep and personal meaning to you.

If you have several ideas for your design, you can work with an artist to create a tattoo that uniquely represents you! Getting a design customized is an excellent way to bring all your ideas together.

Check out this design which is described as a “cosmic black bear cub dancing in front of the fire wearing a fox masquerade mask and wings made of leaves, amethyst bursting from its chest as it tosses the galaxy in the air. Flanked by sweetgrass and lavender bundles” — try saying that in one breath!

Uncomfortable with the idea of getting inked on the midriff because you’ll have to bare some skin to get it? Consider Jessie of Verve. As one of the top female tattoo artists in Bangalore, you’ll get both quality and service from here!

Hip bone tattoos

Hips are one of the most popular tattoo spots for girls. These tattoos are intimate and feminine, but they can also be fun!

Leg tattoos for girls

Much like arms, legs are often more visible than other parts of the body — both to you and others!

And just like arm tattoos, leg tattoos can be as minimal or detailed as you’d like them to be!

Thigh tattoos

Thighs are a popular choice for tattoos because they hurt less than other spots for most people.

They also offer the perfect spot for experimentation making them great for larger pieces with various elements!

If you’re new to tattoos but have a larger design in mind, thighs will probably be a good placement to get it on.

Calf and shin tattoos

Calves are a popular tattoo spot for everyone, regardless of gender!

It’s one of the spots that doesn’t hurt as much to get inked on, which already makes it a winner for most people, but in addition to that, it is easy to show off or hide.

They’re also a great place to get matching tattoos with your partner or perhaps your girl squad!

Foot tattoos

The feet make for some very painful tattoos, so they’re not as popular as other areas. They also fade quite quickly, which might make one think twice about going through the pain for nothing!

But they can still look absolutely stunning when inked!

What can we say — sometimes, it’s totally worth it!

Ankle tattoos

If you’re not big on feet tattoos, you could consider an ankle tattoo instead!

Leg sleeve tattoos

Now ‘leg’ and ‘sleeve’ together might sound a bit odd, but they’re actually a very popular kind of design!

Sleeves are a great way to incorporate many different elements into a single piece, which make them perfect for inking a story you want to tell.

These pieces are naturally quite large, though, so while not extremely popular as a tattoo for girls, they can still be quite stunning — especially if you’re into styles like watercolour and blackwork!