Hair Tattoos Are an Emerging Trend: Check Out These 25 Designs for Inspiration

In the ever-changing world of body art, a new trend has surfaced, catching the attention of fashion-forward individuals and hair enthusiasts alike. This unique form of expression combines the creativity of tattoos with the versatility of hairstyles to create a bold, edgy, and undeniably cool look. The trend has taken off in the Middle East, with artists in Iran and Turkey, in particular, dominating the game.

If you love to experiment with your hair and aren’t afraid to make a statement, this innovative trend could be your next big fashion statement. We’ve curated a list of 25 awe-inspiring designs that will give you a taste of this exciting new trend and might just inspire you to try it out for yourself. Ready to redefine your style? Let’s dive into hair tattoos!

Classics

There are two types of hair tattoo. This example shows a buzzed cut with designs airbrushed onto it. The other mode is when barbers use a shaver to create designs with the hair itself. Isn’t this a blast?

Love Letter to the Moon

Wow! Simply put, this is gorgeous. We find a goddess-like character interacting with a crescent moon. Roses spill from her arms in this masterful work of art.

Drama

The artist went in a very original direction with this hair tattoo that’s part human face and part fish. Weird is always good when it comes to art. This is wonderfully weird to us.

Spiky

We find an abstract hair tattoo here that has some breathtaking color blending. There is every color of the rainbow contained inside.

Big Love

This hair tattoo reminds us of those tribal tattoos that are making a comeback. A nice chocolate color pairs well with the cream tone of the hair. All of the movement in this design culminates in a large heart shape.

More Heart

Here’s the other style of hair tattoo that involves using clippers to carve out shapes. The word “heart” has been emblazoned on the back of the head. Isn’t this awesome?

Swirls

We’ve got the best of both worlds here with glorious shapes being carved from the hair and vibrant color highlighting it all. Why are these colors making our mouths water?

Florals

We get a view from every angle with this hair tattoo that covers a lot of real estate.This is just so expressive with characters that seem to be striving for self-acceptance.

Color

Va-va-voom! Shapes ranging from angular to round pepper the head in this hair tattoo. The colors are explosive and vivid. This style is sure to turn heads.

Feather

Isn’t the feather on this young one divine? We love this one because the hair’s natural texture mimics that of a feather. Some ab

Curls

Some abstract curly shapes have been shaved into the side of this person’s head. They read as decorative and pretty.

Triton

Why not put a little fork on the back of your head? You may not get to see much of it but others will get a kick out of it.

Skull on Skull

How beautiful! Knotted shapes flank a stylized skull here. Ombré shading makes the color shift from cool to warm. What a winner!

Stacked

Pretty in pink! This magenta hair has been shaved in a way that makes the hair look like stacked stone. The hard angles contrast with the heads naturally round shape in an intriguing fashion.

Black and White

We’ve got a little bit of cow action going on in this hair tattoo that extends to the beard. Absolutely stunning.

That Fade

How is this real? The fade is so dramatic and subtle. Pick your favorite color and pair it with black and you are well on your way to an amazing hair tattoo.

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Gotta Have Faith

Crosses are popular among hair tattoos. When done well, like this, they make for a truly impactful statement piece.

Portrait Mode

We’ve got a face that appears to be partially underwater here, complete with a nose ring. The red and the pink of the hair contrasts greatly with those blue tones.

Louis

A mini trend among hair tattoos is to get a logo. Here’s the iconic Louis Vuitton one that looks rather tidy.

Logo

We weren’t kidding. Here’s another example with the Marcelo Burlon logo etched in.

Dragon

Futuristic Khaleesi? We find a face of a woman here paired with a dragon. This makes us want to roar!

Knitted

This geometric, knotted look is pure elegance. It reminds us of motifs commonly found in Islamic art. The colors are out of this world.

Waves

Making waves! The person who shared this image says it is inspired by tribal tattoos. That seems to be a pretty common them among hair tattoos.

Undercut

Abstract geometric shapes dazzle in purple and pink. They form the perfect peek-a-boo surprise. We are smitten!

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Abstract

Hard angles turn swirly at the crown of the head with this mystifying design. The colors shift from warm to cool to warm again. It’s a like a rainbow labyrinth. Bravo!

It’s clear that hair tattoos are more than just a fleeting trend – they’re a testament to individuality and fearless self-expression. These 25 designs showcase the boundless creativity this art form offers, allowing you to transform your hairstyle into a personal canvas. Whether you opt for intricate patterns or minimalist lines, each design tells its own unique story. So, why not let your hair do the talking? With hair tattoos, you can push the boundaries of conventional hairstyles and truly make your mark.

For even more tattoo fun, keep reading. We’ve also got funny tattoos to share with you.

Still Fancy

“Broke but fancy,” is a sentiment we imagine a lot of people can relate to. For those of you with expensive taste but no funds, something similar could be perfect.

Karmic

“What goes around comes around,” this funny tattoo of a fire hydrant and a dog says. What an imaginative and silly design.

Perfection

This person clearly thought the text from his mother was rather important. We imagine she’s not too impressed by it.

Forever, Lost in the Crowd

Our old pal, Waldo, has resurfaced after years of never being found. We all must try harder to save the beloved character from this fate.

We’re Sorry

Well, this person went and did a thing. What do you think of the outcome? At least this one will stay hidden for most of the year.

Listen to the Rat

“Eat cheese and sin,” feels like good advice. Take it from this cartoonish rat. Now, it’s time for some dairy.

Not Yours

Here’s a funny tattoo that’s inspired by a ghost. “Not your boo,” it informs viewers.

When You Put It That Way

“Relax, we all die,” is a morose sentiment but there’s some truth to it. This funny tattoo just wants others to chill and put things into perspective.

All They Wanted Was Some Support

This person has had a time with it. A failed music career followed by another failed attempt at bodily decorative arts. It’s tough out there and not everyone is destined to be an artist. This darkly funny tattoo is a balm.

Well…

Candy hearts generally are imprinted with positive messages about love. Not this one. This one gets really personal but at least it’s cute.

Life of the Party

Some are born to run. Others are born to be wild. Still more yet are born, with party hats attached to their not-fully-formed skulls, to party.

Cheese, Please

Well, we spared you the “pizza a–” tattoos that many people unfortunately have. However, we managed to bring you a cheesy pizza moment nevertheless. Enjoy.

No, Thanks

The Ramone’s classic “I Wanna be Sedated” is subverted here into a message of harm by breadknife. The dumbest thing about this very foolish tattoo is that the knife in the design is not serrated. Does this person even know what they truly desire?

Ruinous

It is said that sailors who were either drunk or suffering from scurvy would often mistake manatees for mermaids. This Sailor’s Ruin tattoo embraces the modest marine mammal and paints her in a very flattering light.

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Long Legs

This is troubling for a number of reasons, firstly, daddy-long-legs are the scum of the Earth. Secondly, not going to follow those instructions. Not gonna happen.

The Stain

A distinct reddish birthmark is known colloquially as a port-wine stain. This woman decided to take it literally and create a scene involving a spilled port from a goblet. People never cease to amaze.

Peeled

This banana is not shy. This fruit is spreading the gospel of naturism to the masses.

Eminem

This person has uncovered a deep conspiracy that involves a certain anthropomorphic M&M and the rapper Eminem. Who knew they were one in the same?

Ouch

This prickly tattoo wants you to come in for the kill. We’ll skip the displeasure and hug a less violent succulent instead.

What?

This tattoo turns the old saying “meat is murder” on its head. We’ve got an impaled and dissected pineapple here and an indictment of veganism. What would Alicia Silverstone think of this?

Flashy

If you’ve ever fantasized about being flashed by a flash drive, live your dream now. This impeccably dumb tattoo is funny, but thank goodness it’s micro-sized.

Gritty

When the Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their unconventional mascot in 2018, the world changed forever. Gritty has been occupying our collective imagination for years now. This 80s-themed Gritty tattoo is silly and wonderful. We can’t believe it exists.

Sound Advice

Well, this person has a tattoo of a piece of chicken on them for the rest of their life. Hope it’s worth it to spread some advice about not overthinking situations.

The Only One

“Only Judy can judge me,” this funny tattoo featuring TV’s Judge Judy says. This is just spectacularly dumb. We are in love.

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The Lost Digit

“Sorry for your loss,” this tattoo says along with a severed finger. This is a darkly funny tattoo that really surprised us. We have not seen another one like it!

We hope you got a kick out of these hilarious tattoos!