Women are special and so is the body art they choose to decorate themselves with. Over 65% of tattoos done today are for women and we don’t hide them anymore. Flowers, butterfly tattoos, angel tattoos, angel wings, heart tattoos and butterfly wings of various sizes are some of the most popular among women, and one of the most popular places for tattoos. it is low back, sexy and conspicuous when you choose it. , or hidden if appropriate for the occasion. The best designs for the lower back are tribal tattoos. Other places we like to get tattooed are the ankles (usually smaller tattoos), the feet, the navel area, the shoulders (front and back), the breasts, the buttocks and the thighs.
Women do more research and think more about their tattoos. We know what we want, where we want it and the color (or black and white) before we go to the tattoo parlor. This tattoo will accompany us all our lives and it is an important decision. Choosing a specialty tattoo at the salon can be a rushed experience and designs can be limited. With internet sites you can choose the design at your own time: buy, buy, download, print. No one is looking over your shoulder, rushing you.
What motivated this idea of getting a tattoo? Usually, a woman will make that final decision because of a major event in her life: marriage, death, divorce, new relationship, new baby, a milestone birthday, a celebration. Depending on her reason, she may want to choose a design with a specific meaning. Here are some ideas.
Butterflies and butterfly wings are two of the most popular tattoos among women. In many cultures they have a spiritual meaning as this symbol represents the soul and spiritual elevation. The butterfly is feminine, and the design may be small but still distinctive in markings so that it can be easily placed on the ankle, chest, etc., and be elegant.
The next most popular are flowers. Flowers come in many varieties:
- Roses: Red for romantic, black for death, yellow for joy, and your own signature color that will have unique meaning just for you.
- Hawaiian – While there are several flowers in this category, the Hawaiian flower is generally considered a symbol of hospitality and friendship, which is why flower leis are so plentiful as housewarming gifts.
- Lotus – good fortune, peace
- Hibiscus – Hawaii’s state flower
- Orchid – love, luxury, beauty, strength
- Lily – symbol of purity, in some areas can symbolize erotic love
Zodiac symbols, another popular feminine choice, have flowers associated with them:
- Aries – Flower: red poppy, geranium, honeysuckle, hollyhock
- Symbol: Ram
- Taurus – Flower: red rose, daisy, lily, daffodil
- Symbol: Bull
- Gemini – Flower: lilac, azalea, lily of the valley
- Symbol: Cufflinks
- Cancer – Flower: southern magnolia, white poppy, lotus (water lily), iris, carnation (white)
- Symbol: Crab
- Virgo – Flower: astor, chrysanthemum, ivy, fern
- Symbol: Virgin with sheaves of wheat in her hands
- Leo – Flower: sunflower, dahlia, lily (yellow), poppy (red), marigold, heliotrope
- Symbol: Leo
- Libra – Flowers: roses (white or pink), daisies, violets, asters, orchids
- Symbol: Scales of Justice
- Scorpio – Flower: anemone, heather, gardenia
- Symbol: Scorpio
- Sagittarius – Flower: peony, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, dahlias
- Symbol: the Hunter (archer) and a mythical half man/half horse
- Capricorn – Flower: Carnation (red), Camellia, Orange Blossom, Baby’s Breath, Magnolia
- Symbol: Sea Goat
- Aquarius – Flower: bird of paradise, gladiola, tiger lily, trillium
- Symbol: Man pouring water (the Water Carrier)
- Pisces – Flower: orchid, lilac, wisteria, lotus, poppy (white), pansy
- Symbol: Fish
As you can see, there can be hundreds of options in tattoo designs for women. Researching before going to the tattoo artist is fun and exciting. Find that special tattoo that has significant meaning for you and enjoy.
