Did you know that tattoos date back thousands of years ago and have no exact place of origin?
But tattoos have been used throughout many civilizations, including the Victorian Era, when English society lads would get tiny hidden tattoos as it was frowned upon to have them visible in public.
They were also used to symbolize many things such as fertility and sexuality, and used in Japan to mark prisoners so that they could be identified when they passed on (so sad right?).
With this incredibly broad history of tattoos, remember that they are an expression of who you are, what you love and the things that you believe in.
And please don’t go around tattooing faces of your spouses, random celebrities or other mystical figures on your face, because I am 100000% sure that you are going to regret it down the line, but it’s a free world if you choose to and thank Technology for the availability of laser tattoo removal.
Do’s and Don’ts of tattoos
1. Do eat before your tattoo.
2. Do understand your pain tolerance level and choose you tattoo based on that.
3. Do shave the specified area that you’re getting tattooed.
4. Communicate with your tattoo artist to make sure you get what you want, as the tattoo will be a part of you for life.
5. Do make sure that you thoroughly do your research and get tattooed by someone who is a professional. Avoid dingy places and artists as you could get an absolutely debilitating infection.
6. Do gently wash tattoo with warm water and use recommended tattoo specific soap.
7. Do gently pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel after washing.
8. Do apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by your artist.
9. Do slowly and gently peel off the second skin.
10. Don’t itch or scratch your tattoo. The itch is worse than the pain of getting your tattoo LOL but please don’t be tempted to scratch.
11. Don’t swim or submerge your tattoo immediately after getting it.
12. Don’t rub tattoo aggressively with a towel, pat gently with paper towel instead.
13. Don’t use non-tattoo specified products.
14. Don’t overload your tattoo with aftercare products, just apply a thin layer instead.
15. Don’t drink alcohol for at least 2 days after your session.
Ps. Some tattoo artists may recommend the use of Vaseline for the aftercare which may work in some instances but Vaseline doesn’t allow the skin to breathe as it clogs your skin barrier and can sometimes cause an infection. Vaseline is perfect for the the tattoo glide but not aftercare.
You could use Aquaphor, raw shea butter or cocoa butter instead of Vaseline, just be sure to apply thin layers.
With no further rambling, todays blog post features over 50 small, intimate and stunning tattoos that are definitely pieces of art and that should inspire you on your next ink. Choose the right symbols and the right locations that work for you and you’ll be happy for years to come.
50 Cute and dainty tattoo ideas for women
1. Little bow and arrow
2.Middle finger flower
3. Triple dots on middle finger
4. Single hand Rose flower
5. Behind the ear Chinese numerals
6. Behind the ear butterfly
7.Tiny ankle sparkles
8. Single finger Initial in italics
9. Arrow on hand
10. Mermaid horn
11. Little Mr. crab
12. Little hydrangea
13. Little African elephant
14. Stinging ray
15. Dragonfly on arm
16. upper arm hibiscus
17. Little arm croissant
18. Australian wildflowers
19.Single ankle delicate rose
20.Intertwined sun and moon
21. Double lemons
22. Little angel baby
23. Single delicate butterfly
24. Tiny tiny fig
25. Little wooden scrabble tiles with initials
26. Little Panda
27. Record player
This one is appropriate for those of you who love music.
28. Intertwined flower bracelet
29. Finger holding
How stunning is this? This would be gorgeous for a mom.
30. Balance Scale
This usually symbolizes justice, fairness and equilibrium.
31. Flower with extended roman numerals
32. Tiny birth flowers
Absolutely dainty and stunning, appropriate for sisters, mama and her cubs etc.
33. Back dragonfly with stars
34. Back butterfly with flower
35. Hummingbird with flowers
36. Double line feathers
37. Periwinkle flower tattoo bracelet
38. Nature tattoo
This is appropriate for nature lovers.
39. Tiny upper thigh bee
40. Red ink cherry blossoms
41. Delicate thin script single letter
42. Red abstract sun and small plane
43. Single back feather
44.Upper neck Amor Fati
This translates “love of fate” in Latin popularized by Fredrick Nietzsche encouraging one to embrace all aspects of life including difficult ones which are essential to one’s journey.
45. Italics personal name with heart
46. Important location
This is appropriate for those who have a location that’s very dear to them and has sentimental value.
47. Fine line triple hibiscus
48. Neck heavenly name
49. Tiny heart on the wrist with numbers
50. Paw print with pet name
An appropriate design for those who have dogs or pets in general.
51. Flower with tiny butterfly
52. Roman numerals
So cute and dainty to symbolize important dates.
53. Little Numbers
54. Back of the ear red ink cross
55. Divine Feminine Energy symbol
56. Symmetrical hand poked energetic symbols
57. Balance and authenticity symbol
58. Intuition energy piece
59. Twin black koi fish
Koi Fish symbolizes love, friendship, and perseverance; usually refers to overcoming obstacles that seem almost impossible.
60. Fine line waves
61. Tiny ankle palm tree
62. Tiny cute ankle turtle
63. Black and red fine line Koi fish
64. Fine line dragonfly
65. Lower back black hibiscus
66. Lotus fine line bracelet
The lotus flower symbolizes purity, overcoming, growth and struggle.
67. Fine line flower, dots and triple line rings
68. Tiny flower fine line bracelet
69. Back red line butterfly
70. Tiny behind the ear sparkles
71.Red scorpion tattoo
72. Tiny Martini glass
Super gorgeous for those who can absolutely die for Martinis (Just like me LOL).
73. Black scorpion
74. Straight line with star
75.Tiny triple paws
76. Sun and moon oh hands
77.Tiny rose flower
How stunning are all the tattoos above.
Find what speaks to you and tweak them to suite your personal preference.
Do let us know which dainty tattoos you’ll be trying on your next ink appointment. XOXO