50 Amazingly Small Micro Tattoos That Make a Big Impression

Are you thinking about getting some micro tattoos? Getting a tattoo can be intimidating. If it’s your first tattoo you might be worried about the prickly pain from a tattoo gun, but fear not! People have come up with a solution to make getting your first tattoo more bearable. Micro tattoos are teeny tiny tattoos that range from minimalist to hyperrealistic in design. These tattoos require minimal commitment from their human canvas and often make a big impact. Why? Seeing a small, beautifully tattooed design shows skill from the tattoo artist and good taste and a bit of restraint from the person getting tattooed.

Micro tattoos are hot right now! More and more people are deciding that they want mini tattoos and are requesting them from artists every single day. Here are some ideas for micro tattoos that we think you’ll love. Our top 50 micro tattoos will definitely stand out even though they’re little baby tats.

Get Inspired by These Marvelous Micro Tattoos:

Looking Rosey

A common design for micro tattoos is a small flower. It’s easy to see why flowers are so popular. They lend themselves to sweet designs that look as pretty as they do sharp.

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve

If you’re not putting your heart into it, what are you even doing? This beautiful design combines an anatomical heart with a flower simply dine like a line drawing. Little hearts of all kinds are popular among micro tattoos.

Lotus Blossoms

Not only are lotus flowers gorgeous, but they also have a bunch of symbolic meanings for various religions and cultures. In the Hindu tradition, the lotus flower is often associated with the goddess Lakshmi holds the promise of material fulfillment and contentment. This is one of the tidiest micro tattoos on this list.

Roses are Falling

This super small yet detailed rose tattoo is a knockout. With its beautiful shading and coloring, this tiny flower looks like it’s real. This detailed work is the result of a talented tattoo artist.

Give Peace a Chance

This tiny dove tattoo will give you peace of mind. It’s the size of a coin and says a lot without being big at all. How can something so tiny be so bold? That’s the magic of micro tattoos!

You’re a Gem

This stunning black and grey gem tattoo is the shape of a teardrop with geometric lines throughout. It gives a gothy, glam vibe that we’re really into. If you want micro tattoos that dazzle, consider something similar.

Mini Elephant

Elephants are such majestic creatures, and this itsy bitsy one is perfectly sized for the ankle. Although it’s a small and simple looking, all of that detailed shading took an incredibly steady hand. Think big for the subject matter of your micro tattoos and you will walk away with something truly marvelous.

Get Creepy

This small eight-legged creature might not be the ideal design for micro tattoos for everyone, but for the Scorpios reading this, you should go for the scorpion! It’s got a bit of a creep factor, but it’s so small you can decide who gets to see it.

A Buzzworthy Design

You’re entering the buggy portion of this list. We’ve given you scorpions, and now we’ve got another stinging creature: the bee. This micro tattoo is the bee’s knees! Crazy how photorealistic these things can be despite their size!

Spread Your Wings

Wow. This tiny butterfly behind the ear is truly remarkable. It’s simple and elegant, and everything we love in about micro tattoos. Plus, a neck tattoo feels less like a “neck tattoo” when it’s this small.

Lady Bugging Out

Another realistic tattoo, this mini ladybug looks like it could fly away at any moment. It appears that the size of the tattoo is the actual size of a real ladybug. That’s the definition of “micro.”

It’s Electric

Placement is a big deal for micro tattoos. Because they’re so small, you want them to make an impact without being in your face. This lightning bolt is perfectly situated on the wrist and looks incredible.

Birds on a Wire

Simplicity is bliss, and these three birds are singing the right tune. It’s one of the micro tattoos that features three birds on a perfectly straight line. It’s such a sweet little tattoo that manages to catch the eye while still being tiny.

Peachy Keen

Fruit, everybody loves fruit! This pretty peach almost matches the skin tone it’s tattooed on. If you didn’t know to look for this micro tattoo, you might miss it. Feel free to get fruity with your micro tattoos.

RELATED: 30 Fruit Tattoo Ideas That Celebrate the Sweetness of Summer

Gotta Have Heart

Can you spot it? This super micro tattoo almost takes a magnifying glass to catch. It’s understated and gorgeous and just plain lovely. And it’s a reminder that when it comes to micro tattoos, you can go as tiny and subtle as you want.

Spice is Nice

This hot little tattoo is giving us pepper envy. We love this little red chili tattoo. It’s so lively and fun. It does make us want to drive to our local Chili’s restaurant, though… Which, hey… There are worse places to go!

Anchors Away

This very delicate micro tattoo is the perfect dainty detail. A classic design will always serve you well.

Up Up and Away

This minimalist airplane tattoo accompanied by its flight path is really fun. For adventurous travelers and individuals with wanderlust, this would be an ideal tattoo.

La Luna

Of all the celestial bodies, the moon is most personal to us. Because she lights our night skies and helps us keep our calendars, moon micro tattoos are very common. We love the details of the moon’s landscape in this tattoo.

Life’s a Beach

Wow! This little palm tree makes us want a vacation! For lovers of sun and sand, a palm tree tattoo couldn’t be any cuter. Let holidays and vacations inspire your adventurous micro tattoos.

Little Fires

We’re not saying we know this for sure, but we’d bet the person with this tattoo was a boy scout. For people who love camping and spending time in the great outdoors, this mini fire tattoo would be perfect.

Wine Time

This super small glass of red wine could hold exactly one drop of your favorite full-bodied red. We love this teeny little glass and the small hearts just above it. Cheers!

Make Love

This ankle tattoo makes a statement. This little baby pistol is shooting a rose instead of bullets, and it’s got real flower power. In this day and age, if you want a firearm tattooed on your body, micro tattoos are probably the way to go.

Man’s Best Friend

A micro portrait of a dog makes for such a sweet and sentimental tattoo. We love the shading work on this little pup. See? You can get as personal and specific with micro tattoos as you can with regular-sized ones.

It’s the Loneliest Number

Who knew the number one could be so striking? A simple number done in a dynamic font is visually arresting and also looks like it shouldn’t be on someone’s skin at all (we mean this in a good way).

O Canada

This beautiful maple leaf tattoo has the most vivid, warm color. Do you think the person that got this beauty likes poutine and maple syrup? Show your pride with micro tattoos!

Zen 禅

This black and white tattoo of a koi fish is so impressive. We love how detailed and fine the fins of the fish appear. We also love the chill feeling it brings. Turn to nature for your micro tattoos and you won’t regret it.

Everybody Walk the Dinosaur

The brachiosaurus stood at 5 stories tall during the Late Jurrasic period. This micro tattoo dinosaur is, let us check our math, 1 million times smaller. We love this vibrant and offbeat tattoo.

Swallow Silhouette

A dark little bird might be the perfect addition to your arm. You don’t have to go big to make a real impact.

A Minimalist Branch

Imagine this minimalist branch without the other tattoos around it. It could be the perfect dainty detail for you.

Baby Pomegranate

How cute is this tiny fruit? Go ahead and put that favorite fruit on your body. It will be a sweet and adorable reminder.

Tiny Wings

This tiny butterfly looks so dramatic in black and grey. If you’re not married to colorful ink, consider going black for even more drama.

Tiny Tickles

Do want a tattoo that expresses your independent and free spirit? A tattoo of a feather could make you soar.

Baby Pup

You can’t go wrong with a tiny puppy portrait. Get that fur baby on your body and celebrate their love for the rest of your life.

Bugging Out

Bugs make sense as micro tattoos because they mimic the actual size of the creepy creatures. How clean is this grasshopper design?

Statuary

Wow! How stunning is this greek statue with a crescent moon shape that reveals a skull? It’s such a magical design and so unique among the other micro tattoos on this list.

I Scream…

You better get the sweet treats you love tattooed on that body! This little ice cream cone is so darling.

The Swimmer

Here’s a little swimmer that also seems to express a sort of freedom. It’s such a cute micro tattoo and one of our favorites on this list thanks to its expressive nature.

Fly Like Paper

Paper planes always spark the imagination and inspire play. We love this mini tattoo paper plane’s tiny details. It looks like the actual lined notebook paper we made planes with back in school.

A Fading Frond

Botanical micro tattoos are some of our favorites because they celebrate our natural world. This frond that has a fade effect is a total stunner.

Just a Little Sparkle

If you’d like to go super minimalist with your micro tattoos, consider something as simple as a few lines to create a star shape. It’s so cute!

Ornamental Micro Tattoos for the Win

Going abstract is a great option to consider when you’re brainstorming micro tattoos. Work with an artist with a point of view and they can help you realize your special vision.

A Cosmic Collection of Micro Tattoos

By grouping your micro tattoos in this way you can really set the scene. How cute are all of the star and planet shapes here? We find them to be playful.

A Tiny Evil Eye

Evil eye micro tattoos are very popular today with folks getting the tiny symbol tattooed in a variety of ways. This is the traditional route and a handsome one at that.

Paint It Red

Red ink is just so magical. If you’re not married to the idea of having your micro tattoos done in black ink, consider red instead for something that stands out.

Just a Splash

Wow! Is this one of the coolest micro tattoos on this list? It very well could be. This very realistic splash of water shows off the endless possibilities that you can go with for your micro tattoo.

Whispering Angel

White ink tattoos are an emerging trend with tattoo artists experimenting a lot with it these days. A whispering angel looks like a little secret hidden behind the ear.

The Tiniest Rose You Ever Will See

Wow! This is one of the micro tattoos that really, really goes small. We imagine most people will never notice this tattoo unless it is pointed out.

Single-Line Elephant

Single-line tattoos are all the rage today. This very cute example happens to be super small.

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: 25 Micro Realism Tattoos That Shrink Reality Into Miniature

Taco Time

Who does not love tacos? They are the best handheld on the planet. This micro tattoo is a celebration of the Mexican delights. Don’t be afraid to express yourself, even with food, for your micro tattoos.

Getting a tattoo doesn’t have to be a huge commitment. You can always start small with micro tattoos. These tiny tats are a great first step into the world of body art. We can’t get enough of micro tattoos because they require such delicate skill to create. For many people, one micro tattoo is the perfect amount of fun for a minimal amount of effort and pain. May the micro tattoo trend never die!