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21 Pretty Hand Tattoo Ideas That'll Make You Want New Ink
Take inspo from Rihanna and Hailey.
by Carolyn Steber
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Hailey Bieber, Megan Fox, and Rihanna each have tiny pieces of ink adorning their fingers, proving that hand tattoos are definitely in. Plus, the search for “hand tattoo ideas” has over 837 million views on TikTok — so there’s really no time like the present to deck out your fingers with pretty dots and designs.
Hand tattoos truly are trending now more than ever, says Cassie May, a tattoo artist based in Toronto, Canada. It’s also tough to deny the beauty of a perfectly placed hand tat. There’s just something special about geometric dots down a finger or a cluster of butterflies on the back of a hand. One thing to keep in mind, though, is hand tattoo maintenance.
“Hand tattoos, especially between the fingers and on the knuckles, require frequent touch-ups due to their exposure to consistent movement and friction,” May explains. It’s good to know that going in, as you’ll probably need to schedule regular retouches to prevent your tattoos from blurring and fading.
Pain is also a factor. “There are a lot of nerves in this area,” says Lorena Lorenzo, a tattoo artist and owner of Indigo ArTattoos, so even the tiniest tattoo on your hand can hurt. Luckily, the healing process on your hands is the same as any other type of tattoo — and the end result is always worth it. Keep scrolling for 21 super cute hand tattoo ideas to use as inspiration.
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Words Of Wisdom
Get some words of wisdom to serve as a sweet reminder whenever you look down at your hands. Place your wording on the inside of a finger or down the side of your hand.
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Extended Sleeve
According to Patrick Cat, a tattoo artist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, various styles can be applied to hand tattoos, so don’t feel like you have to hold back. While you often see fine-line florals and geometric symbols, it’s also fun to extend your arm sleeve down to the top of your hand for a bold, bright look.
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Fine Line Assortment
Minimalists, take inspo from Megan Fox’s fresh assortment of micro hand tats —featuring suer tiny stars, evil eyes, and dots in both black and red ink.
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Cassie May, tattoo artist based in Toronto, Canada
Lorena Lorenzo, tattoo artist, owner of Indigo ArTattoos in Toronto, Canada
Patrick Cat, tattoo artist based in Salt Lake City Utah
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