Tattoo artists are now reporting that their largest clientele is made of women,
feminine tattoo are generally smaller and far prettier than those for men. Whereas male tattoos often include animals, logos, and other intimidating symbols tattoos for women feature flowers, butterflies, fairies, and similar concepts that represent delicacy and beauty. Tattoos for women feature thinner lines with more delicate coloring. They are not as aggressive in appearance as male tattoos. However, even this trend is undergoing a change because the increasing popularity of female tattoos has resulted in some women going in for heavy tattoos of the sort preferred by men.
The
popularity of
tattoo for
women has increased tremendously in the last decade. Especially in vogue are designs that are
'cute', small and
'feminine'. As tattoos on women have gained in popularity, so have the design ideas that make tattoos sexy and attractive. Here are some design ideas that are favored by women, as they are cute, small and pretty:
The
butterfly tattoo are the most
popular design for
women. One of the most common
feminine tattoo is the butterfly and in both beauty and symbolism, it just makes sense.They are simple and elegant, without being overly gaudy. Butterfly tattoos are considered visually pleasing and definitely feminine. Having a life size or smaller beautifully designed butterfly on your
ankle or
shoulder is both graceful and pretty. For some people, there are special meanings in butterfly tattoos. Depending on the culture, they can mean rebirth, transformation,
delicate beauty, freedom or good luck.
Tribal tattoo are a popular choice for many.
Tribal tattoo for
women can be described as those
'tattoo' designs that depicts some traditional practices of indigenous people from different parts of world. One major advantage in tribal
tattoos is that they use black ink, which does not fade as fast as other colors. They lend themselves for being placed in locations that are quiet popular among people wanting tattoos, such as the upper arm, back and lower back. There are so many tribal styles to choose from or you can easily design your own. Flower Tattoos Nothing is more girly than a flower tattoo and that is why they are considered to be very feminine.
Flower tattoo areas generally preferred are the
lower back and the
tail bone areas. The
lower back 'area' is quite tantalizing and a sensitive spot for a
woman to have a
tattoo. The large variety in
flower tattoo designs makes them an attractive option for females wanting their first tattoo. The various flowers have different meanings and this also makes them popular. Flower tattoos can also be combined with other designs, such as butterflies, ladybugs, vines or hummingbirds, to make a spectacular overall tattoo design. Among flower tattoos the perennial favorite is and has always been the rose.
The mystical and legendary
fairy is considered one of the cutest and prettiest
tattoo designs. Since
fairies are usually feminine and tiny by nature, the designs for
fairy tattoo follow these same aspects. There is a degree of nostalgic appeal with the fairy tattoos. Legend says that the fairy originates from Celtic mythology and they are believed to have special magical powers at their disposal. Fairies can easily be combined to make a pretty and feminine collage design.
Another preferred
area feminine tattoo is the
foot or
ankle. These
tattoos represent purity and simplicity. Professional and career minded women usually prefer foot or ankle tattoos because they are highly personal and not overbearing in any way.
