We wanted to list some of the most appealing and popular tattoo styles and designs. And here we are with a list that will take you through different tattoo styles, their origins, and other things you’d want to know about them. We have curated a list of 17 different styles and an example for each. The style is just as important as the idea when it comes to tattoos. The right idea in the wrong style can end up looking awful if you are not careful. We believe that this guide will help you choose the right tattoo style for your upcoming ink. So, let’s cut to the chase and dive into the content!

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Amazing Tattoo Styles:

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1. Chicano

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Chicano tattoo style is well engraved in the Mexican Revolution along with Los Angeles low-riders and Pachuco culture. The aesthetics in Chicano tattoos help capture deep life meanings beautifully. This enthralling tattoo style is wrapped up in the Chicano culture and uses fine lines and colors like black and grey. Typically these kind of tattoos have a realistic effect.

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2. Japanese

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Traditional Japanese tattoos have evolved from tattoos that were only associated with criminality to tattoos that are symbolic of one’s personality. These tattoo designs mostly have a central theme — heroes, monsters, dragons, samurais, myths, and more. Japanese tattoos take a lot of time to finish and are usually quite expensive. Its common to see a lot of red and blue shades of colour used in these style of tattoos.

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3. Tribal

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Tribal tattoos, as the name suggests, are primitive tattoo designs that encompass several indigenous traditions. Maori face tattoos, Aboriginal Dreamtime, Mayan and Aztec deities, Hawaiian kakau, Samoan animals, celtic crosses, and other ancient tattoo art make up the tribal tattoo pattern. These have simple patterns, geometric shapes, and repetitive figures. Tribal tattoos have started to become less common these days but don't let that put you off. The best idea with tattooing is to get something that YOU like and not what others like.

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4. Traditional

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Traditional or old-school tattoos generally have bold black outlines and simple shading work. Tattoo artists use 2D images of motifs, patriotic symbols, lucky charms, strange elements, and people! These tattoos became popular back in the 20th century when electric tattooing machines were still surfacing in the market. Often inspired by sailors, traditional tattoos are used to mark achievements. If you are looking for a bold tattoo then you should consider this style.

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5. Celtic

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Celtic tattoo designs are one of the most popular designs in the tattoo industry. Ideal for honoring the Celtic ancestry, these tattoo designs turn out to be quite appealing. These stand out as they have a distinct look and feel. Inspired by the Celtic warriors who wore these tattoos to intimidate enemies, Celtic tattoo patterns often have knots, animals, and crosses.

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6. Geometric

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Geometric tattoos, as the name suggests, are precise tattoo designs that use mathematics. Fueled by the power of geometry, these tattoo designs can have rectangles, lines, crosses, fractals, and more — everything coming together to create something meaningful. These tattoo designs have repeating patterns and are not bound to be symmetrical.

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7. Realism

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Realism, as the name suggests, is a tattoo style that is as accurate as possible. Realistic tattoos require massive attention and can often be one of the most challenging types of tattoos. They use fine lines, contrast, shading, proportions, asymmetry, and light to make the image look realistic. This design was created by Kateryna as a full arm sleeve. She is available to hire for tattoo idea help and composing your next realism tattoo sleeve.

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8. Watercolor

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Contrary to what most people think, watercolor tattoo designs don’t require any extraordinary technique to get done. Indeed, these look different. But, that’s mostly because they need proper technique. After all, you are combining the art of traditional watercolor paintings and tattooing! These tattoos have vivid colors and are spread across the skin — as ink spilled on a canvas. Check out this amazing design by one of our talented artists, Taya. They look especially good on lighter skin tones because the water colour effect is more visible.

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9. Blackwork

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Deriving from the Tribal tradition, blackwork tattoo designs are quite common in the west. Although the design has been morphing incessantly, most blackwork tattoos will still have black ink and the use of empty space. Remember, blackwork and black & grey tattoos are not the same. Blackwork tattoos are often mixed with tattoo design styles like geometric and dotwork. Be careful if you are planning a blackwork tattoo though as they are known to be very painful due to the amount of time the needle is in your skin. Some peoples skin takes the ink worse than others though and this can increase the amount of time needed to complete the tattoo. Think of it in a similar way to painting a wall. Sometimes it needs two coats.

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10. Illustrative

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Such tattoo designs are playful, colorful, and can probably land in a children’s book. Illustrative tattoo designs are feeling-driven designs that tattoo artists create with 2D drawings. These have solid black outlines and concrete elements. You can go for an already established drawing and use a loyal reproduction. However, we recommend getting an illustrative tattoo shaped by the artist’s imagination and style.

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11. New school

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Contesting the Old School tattoo patterns are New School tattoos that are known for crossing the limits. No more restrictive color palettes or flash walls. The tattoo artist is free to experiment with the design and introduce graffiti art or cartoons into the tattoo. Originating in the ‘70s, these new school tattoos have elements of shading, depth, and 3D effects.

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12. Neotraditional

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Neotraditional or New Traditional are tattoo patterns that focus on the natural shapes and gradients instead of the use of bright colors. Although neotraditional tattoos are inspired by Old School tattoo designs, you will find that these tattoos are generally cleaner than the latter. Neotraditional tattoos are popular for the artistic movements (Art Nouveau, Art Deco) involved in designing them.

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13. Dotwork

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Indeed, all tattoos are made of dots that come together and create the ‘bigger picture.’ But, Dotwork isn’t just a work of dots. After all, a lot of thought goes into using dots of different sizes to reflect the artists’ ability to create depth and continuity. Tattoo designers rely on dot contrast, quantity, distance, size, and position to give the designs true meaning. This ankle tattoo from Jay is amazing.

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14. Sketch

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Sketch tattoos often mimic hand-drawn animals, plants, and landscapes with overlapping lines and incomplete strokes. However, the shading on such tattoos is quite rough — with very little focus on being perceived as perfect. The focus of these tattoo designs is mostly on preserving the sketchy features through a natural process of creation. Sketch tattoos are more abstract by nature and this allows artists a little more room for error.

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15. Anime

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Anime or cartoons are quite popular tattoo designs in 2022 as these give life to characters across video games, manga, and other animated creations. These tattoos are vivid and colorful and artists have to pay extra attention to managing proportions and character’s style. Use anime tattoos to preserve your childhood memories of Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Death Note, Sailor Moon, and more. Looking for some amazing anime tattoo ideas? Check out this post.

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16. Lettering

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One of the oldest tattoo styles, lettering focuses on the communication of written meaning. The challenge for tattoo artists still lies around the use of suitable typography. Such tattoos are an excellent choice for people that want to preserve memories, excerpts from poems, quotes from holy scriptures, and words from their loved ones. Fonts matter though and this is why we wrote a full guide on the best tattoo fonts. You should also consider custom hand lettering tattoo designs if you want to go the extra mile and get a fully unique tat.

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17. Minimalism

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Minimalistic tattoos are quite a trend as these help people focus on the true meaning while eliminating everything else. Such tattoo designs are quick and inexpensive and can be inked in unusual places on the body. The tattoos follow the philosophy of simplification and mostly use black ink and fine lines. Minimal tattoos are one of the most popular styles in 2022 as they are less of a committment for the average person. They also cause less pain and are easier to hide than bigger tattoos.

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Final remarks!

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The tattoo styles, designs, and patterns mentioned in the post aren’t the only patterns available in the market. One should remember that tattoo styles and genres keep evolving and so do people's demands. Hence, tattoo styles are never fixed. These change with time. So, which tattoo styles did you like the most? Let us know in the comments. Also, don’t forget to check out other informative posts in the blog!

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Considering getting some new ink? Check out this list of amazing free tattoo designs. We have also put a link to the Instagram page of the artist who has made the piece. This list contains all kinds of tattoo styles so there should be something for everyone. If you are looking for a custom tattoo design instead then you are in the right place. We have plenty of artists available to hire for custom tattoo drawings. They will be happy to help. Simple sign up and place an order with a designer of your choosing and you should receive your custom tattoo design within a matter of days. Amazing right? Okay, let's get into the list!

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Free Tattoo Designs

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1. Red and Black Butterfly

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This cute butterfly tattoo design is wonderful. The red and black creates the perfect amount of contrast. This delicate tattoo would work on various parts of the body but would especially look great on the inner forearm in our opinion. Where would you get this piece inked?

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2. Ornamental Lion

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Lions are a very popular thing to get tattooed on your body but this specific design incorporates an ornamental and mandala style which is unique. The teardrop shape that is creates would be excellent for making body parts appear a little longer. This artwork would also work as part of a full sleeve that has mandala elements.

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3. Simba Lion King

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Continuing with the lion theme but this time we are doing a throwback to the Lion King with this line art style take on Simba. The splashes of colour will work extremely well on fairer coloured skin. Abstract line art tattoos like this are becoming a little more popular in 2022.

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4. Forest Creatures

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Do you love the outdoors and nature? This free tattoo design may be the one for you. It includes various animals among leaves and plants. We think this piece would fit into a full sleeve or half sleeve perfectly due to its complexity.

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5. Abstract Tattoo

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Let's switch back to a more minimal and simple design. This abstract tattoo design includes dotwork, line art and blackwork all in one. Even with this mix of styles, the tattoo looks cohesive and uniform. The splash of red is really effective and will catch the eye in real life. It turns a very simple design into something quite interesting to look at. Wouldn't you agree?

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6. Fallout Game

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With the growth of video games, we have also seen the rise in video game tattoos. This Fallout tattoo design is simple but effective. The lightning bolt sticking out on either end of the box is very trendy among single needle tattoo designs these days. If you are interested in other video game tattoo ideas then check out this comphrehensive post on some ideas we have collected.

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7. Eagle with Skull

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The eagle is another animal that is commonly tattooed. Why not go the extra step and include something alongside it that creates a unique combination. This design has an eagle carrting a skull with its talons. This black and grey tattoo design will have a lot of impact when used as a standalone tattoo opposed to as part of a sleeve.

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8. Cute Dinosaur

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Check out this cute dinosaur line tattoo design. The bright colours of this design will stand out on lighter skin tones. We have seen a trend in parents getting their childrens drawings inked onto them recently. It's not a bad idea if you think about how meaningful this could be. Would you ever consider doing something like this?

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9. Blackwork Rose

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Not much catches the eye more than blackwork tattoos. The boldness is hard to miss. Maybe you are not ready to go for a full blackout sleeve and we don't blame you! They are intense. How about dipping your feet into the shallow end with a simple blackwork rose tattoo like this. It will still turn some heads, that's for sure.

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10. Dotwork Heart

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Maybe the most popular style in 2022 is single needle and dotwork tattoos. Made famous by many artists at BangBang Studio in New York and MommyImSorry in Stuttgart, Germany. What's your favourite style currently?

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I hope you found something you like in this list of free tattoo designs. If not, check out the other guides and lists we have created on our blog.

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Important note:

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All of these designs on this list have been mentioned as free to use by the artist themselves. It is not reccomended to use designs from the internet as your tattoo without consent given by the original artist. You can also purchase tattoo tokens from designers which gives you the right to get the art tattooed.

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Firstly, an itchy tattoo is totally normal so dont panic if you are experiencing a severe urge to scratch at it. However, it's super important that you do not scratch too much as this can cause damage to the skin and make the tattoo lines blurry when it has fully healed. The itchiness is caused by the skin becoming dry as it peels and heals. Typically the more ink on the tattoo, the more it itches. This means if you have a full sleeve that includes a lot of blackwork or color, it's likely to itch more than a simple line tattoo. So if you ask a friend and they say that their tattoo didn't itch at all and this makes you worried, theres no need to be concerned as you also have to consider the style of tattoo they have.

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How to make my tattoo stop itching?

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If you are reading this post it's likely you are looking for a way to stop the itchiness. Try these steps below:

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Resist the first urge to scratch!

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Anyone with an itchy tattoo will tell you that scratching the tattoo doesn't feel satisfying. It actually makes it worse and the urge to scratch increases. It's a vicious cycle. A light scratch turns into a medium one and then all of a sudden you are tearing your skin to bits. Resisting the initial urge is key as the feeling will pass.

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Keep cool.

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If you're in a hot country this may be difficult but try to hunt down some air conditioning. The hot temperature can make you sweat and this will cause the tattoo to itch even more.

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Stay moisturized.

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To fight the dryness, your best bet is to keep the skin moisturized. We wrote an article on coconut oil for tattoos and the benefits that comes with it. You can also use other creams but be careful using over the counter creams or moisturizers as these can change the way that our skin naturally heals. Below are some products that are reccomended from tattooists. (No sponsors or adverts)

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Stories and Ink

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Pat or Tap the Area.

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Since scratching is off the table, patting or tapping the tattoo gently is your only option. It can relieve the itchiness without causing damage to the skin as mentioned above.

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How long will my tattoo be itchy for?

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This depends on the individual and the tattoo size. Typically the itching should pass after 7-14 days but it can be longer if you keep scratching it because this slows down the skin healing process. If the tattoo is still causing discomfort and itchiness after 3 weeks then contact your tattooist or a doctor as this is beyond the normal timeframe.

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Why is my tattoo peeling?

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Tattoo peeling is common and expected. The skin is literally exfoliating itself and regenerating new cells. This sounds a bit gross but our skin does this all the time, with or without tattoos so don't freak out.

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Do tattoos fade after they peel?

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All tattoos fade over time. The tattoo you see straight after your session is the most bright and vibrant it will ever look. The peeling process is normal and only light fading will be expected after the first couple of weeks. Typically tattoos including lighter shades will fade more visibly than darker ones.

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What do I do when my tattoo is peeling?

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The short answer is to leave it alone for the most part. You can keep it moisturized but do not pick at it or start to peel it off manually. The human body will take care of this itself. If you are gently washing your tattoo then it's normal for some of the peeling skin to fall off completely. This just means that it was barely attached to the healthy skin. Don't rub too hard though.

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How much tattoo peeling is normal?

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The peeling process for most tattoos can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Tattoos on parts of the body that are used more or move more such as joints and hands will typically take a little longer to fully heal and stop peeling.

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Is it normal for my tattoo to look cloudy when it's peeling?

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Yes this is totally normal. It may look dull or less vibrant as well as a bit blurry and cloudy. After the tattoo peeling process is finished it should go back to a normal state.

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Why is my tattoo so itchy after 2 weeks?

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After 2 weeks of your tattoo healing process the worst part should have passed. Some light itching or redness can still be expected. However, if it's itching a lot there is a chance that it may be slightly infected or you are experiencing allergeies to the ink. If you're concerned about this, there is no harm in contacting a doctor to double check. Usually there is no major health concerns involved but the tattoo may look less sharp once all is said and done. If you are experiencing these itchy feelings after 1 month then our advice would be to seek medical advice. Other symptoms to keep an eye out for are redness, bumpiness, raised skin after 1 month, rashes and extreme itchiness.

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What do itchy and peeling tattoos look like?

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They are typically very dry in appearance with flaky skin. My skin personally looks like a snake shedding it's skin when I get a tattoo. It can be quite ugly to look at but try to resist covering it up with clothing if you can as the tattoo needs breathing room when it's peeling. Here are some examples of dry and itchy looking tattoos.

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Don't do these things if your tattoo is itching!

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Let's go over a few things you definitely should avoid doing if you are experiencing tattoo peeling or tattoo itchineess. Even though they may be hard, listening to these rules will ensure that your tattoo looks as good as possible once the healing process is complete.

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1. Don't peel loose skin off manually

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As the tattoo starts to flake and peel it can be tempting to start picking at it like you may do so with a scab on a normal wound. This makes it harder for the body to heal. The same thing happens when you have a spot that you pick at. It takes longer for the spot or pimple to go away.

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2. Don't scratch it

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This one is obvious. Don't scratch it.

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3. Don't submerge it in water for too long

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Showers can help the feeling subside but if you soak the tattoo in a bath or pool it can be bad for your tattoo. Tattooists reccomend to not do this for 2 weeks.

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Conclusion:

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Hopefully this post was helpful and you have learned how to deal with your itchy tattoo. It can be a struggle to deal with but as time passes it gets easier. If you are considering a custom tattoo design then you are already in the right place. Browse hundreds of tattoo designers and artists on our website and hire one to draw your idea.

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Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Come with us as we share some of the best couple tattoos you should consider to strengthen the bond with your partner! Go out of your way and choose these unusual and impulsive matching tattoos to cement your relationship and give it a new meaning. Matching tattoos are a way of celebrating your love and getting something that uniquely resonates with your relationship. In this post, we have shared twelve such matching tattoos that couples should definitely check out. So without wasting time, let’s get into the content!

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1. Lion and Lioness Couples Tattoo

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Check out this cool lion and lioness tattoo with half of the face shown on each. These are popular tattoo choices. Cute couple tattoos are generally small tattoos that you can have almost anywhere on your body. We recommend you get it on your wrists or fingers or shoulders. These tattoos attract a lot of ‘aww’s and make you feel the special connection you have with your loved one!

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2. Couple finger tattoos

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Don’t you love finger tattoos? We absolutely adore them as these are one of the best couple tattoo ideas that are small and cute. Most importantly, these tattoos come with endless possibilities. You can ink almost anything — famous lines from your favorite poems, cartoons, initials of your names, or just go for a heart! We suggest you get tattoos that sync when you two move your hands. It gives the tattoo a playful vibe. The two sides of the heart come together to make one full loveheart in this specific example.

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3. Ring finger tattoos

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Ring finger tattoos deserve a special mention on this list of spectacular matching couple tattoos. Why? Well, don’t we all know the significance of the ring finger? The fourth finger on your left hand has a vein that runs directly to your heart, and guess who’s in your heart — your loved one! The Romans called it the ‘vena amoris’ or the vein of love. All this makes a ring finger tattoo so significant!

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4. Pure love tattoos

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Oh so pure are these couple love tattoos that you just can’t resist the temptation to have them. Love is often synonymous with heart. And these couple matching tattoos don’t fail the symbolism. Are you a romantic and sentimental couple? Then you should definitely get these love tattoos. These are minimalistic and simple yet powerfully reflect the love you have for each other.

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5. King and queen tattoos

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These couple matching tattoos are self-explanatory. For the Kings and Queens reading this post, we present the tattoos that’d give your body the royal touch it deserves. King and Queen matching tattoos reflect the bond you have with your beloved. Not only that, these tattoos showcase the fun side of your relationship!

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6. Matching quotes tattoos

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We all love meaningful and quirky quotes, isn’t it? Why not extend your love for quotes to give your relationship a new meaning? Not just a quote, you can tattoo your favorite dialogue of a movie, a poem, or a popular saying that makes sense to you. We suggest you get half of the quote tattooed on each of you so that the quote is complete only when you are together. Tell us a better way to flaunt your love connection!

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7. Sun and Moon Couples Tattoo

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Want to try something different? Why not go for these cool couple tattoos? The sun and moon symbolise a very romantic feeling. The best part of them is that the traditional elements are well carved and designed to give the matching couple tattoos a modern look. These small couple tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body but this example on the wrist looks pretty cool!

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8. ‘For infinity’ tattoos

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Matching couple tattoos for eternity! Go for the never-ending loop of love with these unique couple tattoos. The infinity tattoos represent the eternal love you share with your loved ones. Moreover, these matching couple tattoos symbolize limitless love. These are gender-neutral tattoos too!

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9. Disney couple tattoos

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We all loved Disney cartoons back when we were kids. Disney made us feel at home (they still do). Why not breathe life into the hidden child we all have inside with these Disney couple tattoos? Not just that, these tattoos are a cool way to tell your partner that they make you feel young.

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10. Yin Yang tattoos

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Two different pieces fit together to create the meaning of life — that’s Yin Yang for you. The concept easily transcends into the tattoo world too! While Yin reflects the feminine side of the tattoo, Yang is considered masculine. For couples, this is a perfect opportunity to use a centuries-old concept to showcase the love they have for each other!

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11. Puzzle piece tattoos

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Don’t get puzzled by these matching couple tattoos! These are an apt inspiration for couples that fit perfectly with each other. You can get puzzle-piece couple tattoos almost anywhere on your body. Think about them as a symbol of the connection you share with your partner — showing them that they were the missing piece in your life!

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12. Simple classic tattoos

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Don’t want your matching couple tattoos to be fancy? Go for simple and minimalistic tattoos. These matching couple tattoos are small and have minimal shading. These are quite symbolic and romantic and don’t take much time to get tattooed.

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Thinking about getting a couples tattoo? Hire a tattoo designer on our website and get them to draw your idea. You can show this to your partner and decide if you want to get it inked or not. We have hundreds of tattoo designers available for custom tattoo designs.

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Final remarks!

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Matching tattoos are certainly a rare sight. But, these do have one thing in common — love. Now that you have gone through so many matching tattoo ideas, would you go for one? Well, it’s entirely your decision. We highly recommend getting matching tattoos as these add value to your relationship. Which matching tattoo design did you like the most? Also, don’t forget to check out other informative posts on the blog!

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With the rise in popularity among anime shows we have noticed a huge increase in anime tattoos and especially anime tattoo sleeves. These style of tattoos are typically more bright and vibrant due to the nature of cartoons. Remember, with sleeve designs its especially important to conside the composition of the art and how it wraps around the limbs. What part will be visible from the side and what part will be visible from the front? You can get an entire sleeve custom designed on our website by contacting and hiring one of the available artists. Anyway, let's go through a bunch of examples!

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Anime Tattoo Sleeves

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Examples and ideas for your next anime tattoo. Designed and inked by artists from all over the world.

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Dragonball Z Sleeve

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by priscilla_pandemonia

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DragonballZ is one of the worlds most well known anime shows. It's been around for a long time! This full arm sleeve design is so vibrant. There is a lot happening within the sleeve but that's what makes it cool. Almost every inch of skin is taken up by something with very little fillers and negative space. The colours go so well together.

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Ghibli Sleeve

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by priscilla_pandemonia

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Another colourful anime sleeve tattoo here. This time themed around Ghibli and inked by the talented Priscilla.

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One Piece Sleeve

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by mate_tattooer

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The reds and oranges on this anime sleeve look fantastic. The tattoo is themed around One Piece which is a very popular anime show. The sleeve contains multiple characters and faces.

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Ghibli Sleeve Black and Grey

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by delicz.ttt

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Another ghibli tattoo idea here but this time the sleeve is in black and grey. This style is more common among 'regular' tattoos that are not anime themed but we think it works really well here. The tattoo is less intense and will probably turn less heads but that doesn't mean it's not an amazing design. You can really appreciate the detail and effort put into this.

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Anime Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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by tylershaquille

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Anime sleeves are not just meant for arms. You can also get a sleeve design on your leg. There is a lot more skin and space to fill on the leg so make sure you have enough ideas to fill the space. You might want to consider designing the sleeve to have less ink around the painful parts such as the knee and achilles.

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Anime Full Arm Sleeve Tattoo

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by okami.tattoo

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Back to arm sleeves! This piece has mostly muted greys throughout. The pop of yellow and red on top of this makes for amazing contrast. This sleeve is not fully finished yet but you can see how it's coming together and turning the customers arm into a piece of art!

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Kirito and Asuna Sleeve

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by railbenderstudio.com

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Kirito is another popular anime and kirito tattoos are increasing in popularity. This example also includes Asuna. The way the characters are composed onto the arm means there is literally zero empty space. It also includes a DragonballZ character.

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Death Note Sleeve

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by melissa_rb.tattoo

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Black and grey anime sleeve tattoos look great, wouldn't you agree? This artist has used the clients skin tone as the skin tone of the characters faces and this creates excellent contrast between the bold black lines. This kind of sleeve won't hurt as much as the full colour examples previously because less ink will be used and typically tattoos with block colouring tend to cause more pain. Something to keep in mind if your pain tolerance is low!

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Anime Tattoo Ideas

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Are you still struggling for anime tattoo ideas and inspiration? Don't worry, let's look at a few points to consider to spark some inspo.

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What's your favourite anime tv show?

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This is an obvious thing to think about but it also makes you aware of why is this your favourite anime and what makes it meaningful to you. This can trigger some deep ideas.

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Who is your favourite character within this anime?

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Who stands out to you in the show and why? Is it their appearance, their personality or something else? Maybe consider including them within your custom sleeve design.

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Do you have a favourite episode or scene from a specific episode?

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Sometimes a specific episode or even a specific moment can stand out to us and resonate due to our own experiences in life. You can think about including this scene within the sleeve to carry extra meaning.

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Can you merge multiple animes into the same design?

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It's possible that you don't have one standout show or character. In this case you can merge multple shows into the same sleeve like some of the examples above. This can also make for a super interesting design.

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Do you prefer colour sleeves or black and grey sleeves?

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If you choose a black and grey design it can effect the content of the tattoo idea too. You may want to go with characters who have darker emotions on their face or include different weather scenes that are more fitting for the dark vibe.

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What anime do you think has the best visuals?

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Each anime has it's own visual style and artwork. What one do you enjoy the most? Even if the show itself is not your favourite it might be cool to get it tattooed anyway. Especially if you value appearance over meaning with tattoos.

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Ask an artist for help with a custom tattoo design!

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Artists will generally have more creativity than you. This is not a bad thing! Use it to your advantage. Contact and artist and give them some information. They may be able to come up with an idea for you.

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Still firing a blank? Read our gaming and anime tattoo ideas article to see more examples.

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Custom Sleeve Tattoo Design

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Okay, so you have an idea and you are ready to get an artist to draw the idea up. Find an anime tattoo designer expert on our website and message them with your idea. They will be able to draw the idea show you how it may look on your arm or leg. This will help you decide if you want to pull the trigger on getting inked in real life. Since sleeve tattoos are such a big deal you don't want to be on the fence with the design so this stage is super important. You can even hire multiple artists and receive multiple takes on the same idea and compare them.

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For more details on how this works, check out this video.

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How Much Sleeve Tattoos Cost

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Okay great, so you are ready to go ahead and get the tattoo done! I will be honest with you. Sleeve tattoos are not cheap and rightly so. Your limbs have a lot of skin and this means it can take several days to cover it all. The price depends a lot on the country you are in and the studio you go to. As with all art, costs vary massively between experienced and rookie artists. In the USA, getting an entire sleeve tattoo will most likely cost between $1,000 - $3,000 USD. The best idea will be to reach out to your desired tattooist and show them the design you comissioned. They will get a good idea of the complexity and ink needed and will be able to give you an estimation on how many days or hours this will take.

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