Feminine Tattoos

Female tattoos, ladies tattoos or girly tattoos – in other words tattoos that are feminine in design, and therefore favored by women and girls – are becoming more and more common. For the first fifty or sixty years after tattooing became commonplace and even mainstream in modern society, few women got tattoos – in fact, those that did were the exception and usually a touch eccentric or rebellious.

All that changed about twenty years ago when tattooing became more socially acceptable, largely due to the many celebrities who publicly sported tattoos. Some of these were women, and so, tattoos for women became more common and acceptable. Nowadays most people find female tattoos attractive, they certainly aren't offensive anymore.

That having been said it’s still true that more men than women get tattoos and it’s even true that there is a little element of social rebellion inherent in a woman’s decision to get a tattoo, although this is less and less the case, tattoos are more like a fashion item these days.

Feminine ink is no longer shocking, and we no longer jump to conclusions about a woman’s moral character based on whether or not she has a few tattoos!

Many women are physically smaller and more delicately built than men and in general. Tattoos for women are generally smaller and prettier than male tattoos because we consider smaller, more delicate things more feminine

That doesn't mean that there are no women with large tattoos, but usually feminine tattoos are more likely to be isolated in one or two areas of the body – as accent pieces, so to speak.

Women’s tattoo designs are also less heavy, less aggressive looking compared to men's tattoos. They tend to have thinner lines, though this is a generalization rather than a rule.

Here is a top 10 of tattoo designs that are popular among women:

1. Butterfly tattoos: butterflies are perhaps the most popular subject for a girl tattoo. They are delicate and beautiful, and ideal as a tattoo design.
   
2. Tribal lower back tattoos: these were very trendy at the beginning of this century, but were usually not very inspired or original.
3. Fairy tattoos: fairies look like cute girls, but have a dark side and magical powers. It's not hard to see where the appeal of fairy tattoos comes from
4. Flower tattoos: flowers have a natural beauty and are very feminine, it's not hard to understand why they are usually considered a girly tattoo design. Popular tattoo flowers are roses, lilies, hibiscus, lotus flowers and cherry blossom. Each flower has a deeply rooted symbolic meaning.
   
5. Star tattoos: stars are one of the oldest symbols and have a strong symbolic meaning. They are universal, can be simple and small or combined with other designs, that's why they are so popular as a ladies tattoo.
6. Heart tattoos: hearts are the symbol of love and romance and have been a popular design for tattoos since the early days.
7. Dragonfly tattoos: most women are not very fond of insects, but that's not the case with dragonflies, which are very well-liked as a tattoo design. They live in the same realm as butterflies and fairies.
   
   
8. Swallow tattoos: these are typical old-school Sailor Jerry type of designs and became trendy again thanks to the renewed interest in all things retro.
   
9. Zodiac tattoos: if you believe in astrology, having your zodiac sign tattooed is a good option.
10. Text tattoos: tattoos of quotes, verses or phrases from the Bible are a popular choice for women. Sometimes they are combined with other design elements, but usually it's just the words, written in a nice font.

Here's the top 5 of popular tattoo spots for women and girls:

1. Just above the ankle: the ankles are another popular tattoo place, very feminine. They are easy to cover up if you want to (by wearing socks) and not so problematic as foot tattoos. Ankle tattoos are usually small and can be very cute.
   
2. Lower back: lower back female tattoos are very popular for several reasons. First, it's a very feminine spot to have a tattoo. It doesn't usually show, but can be ‘flashed’ as the woman bends over. Catching a glimpse of a lower back tattoo on a woman, you almost get the feeling that you’re seeing something you shouldn't be – very tantalizing! 
3. The inside of the wrist: this is a good place for a tattoo, it can easily be covered up by wearing a watch or a bracelet.
4. Back of the neck: very nice spot to have a tattoo in my opinion and one of the less painful places
   
5. The feet: foot tattoos are getting more and more popular these days. Keep in mind that tattoos on the feet need more care and don't last as long as tattoos on other places.