Hand tattoos for women have become increasingly popular in recent years. This is especially true for simple and small designs that dot the fingers. However, hand tattoos for women come in all shapes and sizes and aren’t limited to just the tiny ones that are such a huge trend on fingers today. If you’re considering a hand tattoo (or two) there’s plenty to consider from size and shape to placement.
We wanted to get a better understanding of the possibilities and limitations of hand tattoos for women so we turned to social media to discover what’s trending and what’s no longer hot. We were pleasantly surprised to find a vast array of diverse designs but also many similar ones so that you know what’s the trend of the moment. If you’re looking for ideas, scroll through the awesome hand tattoos and get yourself some ink inspiration.
Discover Some Beautiful Hand Tattoos for Women Below!
Little shapes and dots like these are the most popular hand tattoos for women at the moment. Chrissy Teigen recently got in on the trend too. In the above example, the lines and dots are too fine to be the result of a traditional tattoo gun. They, and others like them on this list, have been applied using the stick and poke method which is don’t with a needle by hand.
If you’re considering anything else but black ink, we urge you to go with red. It makes a huge statement and stands out much better than black. As you can see, this person is hoping her red ink will bring some luck.
If you’re going big, consider one of the hand tattoos for women that covers the top of your hand. We find a bejeweled treasure above and something similar could be a perfect option for you.
Micro tattoos are a huge trend today not just as hand tattoos for women but in general. These fine bird and swords tattoos look fantastic and any object that your heart desires will too if you find the right artist for the job.
Ornamentation is the name of the game for hand tattoos for women these days. Abstract pieces that do not necessarily mean anything but read as beautiful work as great, understated options.
Palm tattoos are not too popular because they fade very, very fast and won’t last without a touchup for more than a couple of years. That might be appealing to you if you don’t want a design that lasts forever.
Here’s one of the biggest hand tattoos for women on this list. It’s a woman with three faces wearing a crown. The person who shared it captioned the image “witchy woman.”
These v-shaped designs are mildly popular among hand tattoos for women today. They look gorgeous and if you’d like you can get it twice as nice with the design replicated on your other hand.
This is definitely a stick and poke job as the lines are razor-thin. As we mentioned earlier, the V-shape is a popular one and it’s easy to see why in this example.
We find cupid sleeping for this tattoo which is very simple with a very thick line. It adds a coo graphic quality to the design. There are also dots above the nails for good measure.
If you take a less is more approach to many aspects of your life, a simple line like this offers drama with minimal commitment. Two dots seem to punctuate the beginning and the end of this think line tattoo.
If you came for the drama, you’re getting it in this moody black butterfly. The edges contain a slight shade which gives the overall design a cool, hazy effect.
Feel free to express yourself with your hand tattoos. After all, a tattoo is the ultimate form of self-expression. No matter what your heart desires, if you work with a tattoo artist, they can help you realize your vision.
Again, you don’t have to go a traditional route. If an abstract design is speaking to you, place it a spot that the shape makes the most of. This is a winning example.
Finally, we leave you with this fun cat tattoo to prove that anything really does go here. If you love your cat or pet, go ahead and immortalize them with a hand tattoo that will always bring you joy.
There you go! What did you think of these amazing hand tattoos for women? Hand tattoos were once seen as taboo but many folks could care less today. If you’re interested in some tattoos on your fingers or even the top of your hand, you’ve got plenty of ideas now for what direction you should take. Happy tattooing!
Andrew is an Assistant Editor for Mamas Uncut with over ten years of experience as a writer in the creative, marketing, and blogging spaces. After studying Film and Art History, he developed a passion for telling stories in a variety of mediums. Obsessively making lists, reporting celebrity news, and diving into emerging pop cultural topics are a few of his interests.
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