Popular Tattoo Designs for Girls

Girls are always asking me what tattoos they should get or what I think are the hottest tattoos for girls. Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer simply because there are as many different types of tattoos are there are girls. What one person might find sexy another might consider unattractive or very unfeminine.

Certain styles of tattoos might not suit the image you want to project. For example certain work environments may not accept highly visible tattoos even though tattoos are becoming more and more accepted. It may be wise to hold off getting that sacred heart tattoo emblazoned across your chest if your boss is going to flip out if (s)he sees it!

So in saying that what I hope to do in this short article is offer my insight and experience within the tattoo industry for the past 9 or 10 years and point out the current tattoo trends and what the most popular styles of tattoos are for girls. At the end of the day you want a tattoo that has lasting appeal and not a tattoo that was done on a whim. If I give you some good ideas for your next tattoo all the better...

Trends come and go. What was cool ten years ago is no longer cool. In the nineties certain types of tattoos such as cartoon characters like Betty Boop, barbed wire armbands and dolphins were in. Looking at them now they appear very cheesy and basic.

Tattoo art has come such a long way in the past few years even. Certain styles of tattoos have become perennial and have risen to a point where they are getting the respect and acknowledged they deserve for their intricacy and artistry.

Styles as diverse as Japanese tattoos, Indian/Hindu tattoos, Anime, Traditional American and Floral designs are raising the bar higher and higher and becoming increasingly popular.

Alongside that is the fact that people are beginning to see their skin as a human canvas and not just settling for random tattoos placed haphazardly on a part of the body that is hidden. Nowadays more and more girls are getting larger tattoos and more of them.

This may explain the popularity of Japanese tattoos. In traditional Japanese tattoos each character has a meaning and interacts with the other tattoo designs as part of the whole.

The same is true for Traditional American tattoos. Previously what were once done as individual tattoos from disparate elements of American culture are now being woven into an organic and is more like a story unfolding.

Top Five Most Popular Tattoos for Girls

Irezumi - Traditional Japanese tattoos - More and more girls are asking for large tattoo designs such as koi fish, dragons on their hips, back and arms.

Traditional American tattoos - Old school 'Sailor Jerry' tattoos and images such as classic American cars, pin-ups, swallows and nautical stars are becoming more popular on girls chests, abdomen, back and legs.

Floral tattoos - So many girls are getting flower tattoos as full sleeve tattoos or covering their entire back or legs with floral designs. Flower tattoo designs such as lotus flowers, peonies, orchids, chrysanthemums and flowering vines are the most popular.

Anime - Japanese animation has become massive and doesn't show any sign of disappearing any time soon. As a result Anime tattoos have become popular in the past five years or so. The only risk with Anime tattoo is that unlike other styles will probably age much quicker even though it looks great now.

Koi Fish Tattoo Design

Koi Fish Tattoo Design

Koi Fish Tattoo Design

Koi Fish Tattoo Design

Koi Fish Tattoo Design

Fish Koi Tattoos Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos Design. Fish Koi Tattoos Meaning and Symbolism.The word "koi" comes from Japanese. Koi fish are specially bred in Japan for their color. A prize example can be valued in the $100,000 range. Koi are a type of carp and have been cultivated and bred in Japan for possibly thousands of years.

If you have been to Japan you will notice they are a common feature in most traditional Japanese gardens. They most likely originated from Eastern Asia, Aral, Black and Caspian Seas. Earliest records of Koi have been found in China and have been widely spread in Japan. For the Japanese Fish Koi represent strength and power because they are often able to lift their entire body up and jump out of the water.Koi fish tattoos are beautiful and wildly popular right now.

Koi fish tattoos of course have a long history and go all the way back to ancient Japanese times and it is a definite Japanese or Asian tattoo theme. Therefore the tattoos that represent koi fish often show them splashing in the water and water flying everywhere which shows of their strength. Plus as an added bonus they are an absolute beautiful fish and the colors of them lend themselves to a tattoos.The beautiful bright oranges mixed witht he blues of water make for an ideal tattoo plus since they are traditionally a Japanese tattoo they lend a sort of forgien mystery to their air.Fish Koi tattoos are now very popular among men and women. Typically men get them on their shoulders or calf and women like to get them as a lower back tattoo.There are a few out there that also get them as full back tattoos with more of a tradition Asian design.The color scheme of the Koi fish tattoo is very important element. A common color scheme would be the Yen Yang design of black and white. Most of the cases, the color scheme work the best if integrate with your shin color. For instant, if you have a dark or olive skin color it may be more suitable to choose a bright hue so the Koi fish tattoo to make it more visible.The natural colors of white, red, black, yellow or gold or perhaps a mixture of those colors would be applicable if you really want the test of more traditional style.Always remember that Koi Fish tatto o needs a place of honor on your body.

Men generally get them on their shoulders or calf and women like to get them as a lower back tattoo. Additions- Along with the koi fish tattoo you can always put some water in the background that splashes around the fish. Also Cherry blossom flower are very traditional and go well with a Japanese themed tattoo. Cost-It all depends on what size, how many colors, and type you Want.Additions and if you want the work custom designed or you are going to use flash. They typically run between $50 to $250 dollars.

More Koi fish Facts:

1. The Koi is associated with the family. On Children's Day Koi flags are raised, Black Koi the father, Orange/Red mother, Blue/White for a boy, red/pink for a girl.

2. The Koi Fish symbolizes courage in the Buddhist Religion. According to Buddhists, humans 'swim' through the 'ocean of suffering' without fear, just like a fish swims through water.

3. Another word to describe "love" is "koi". The kanji character for "kokoro (heart)" is included as part of both kanji characters. Both "ai" and "koi" can be translated as "love" in English.

Religious Tattoo Design

 

Locating Religion Artwork Online

Getting a religious tattoo design is a great choice, but locating the quality religion artwork online can be a pain, as you may have found out. You have probably scoured the web, trying to find the good designs, but have come up just about empty, if you were like me. Don't worry, though, because I will tell you what to watch out for when it comes to the generic art on the internet, as well as how to find the top notch stuff.

A religious tattoo design is not something that you should have to "settle" for. You should have to take any designs simply because that is all you could find. First of all, what that means is that you should not settle for a Google search. You also shouldn't rely on artwork from random, cookie-cutter websites that may have a lot of tattoos and designs. A lot of these places are filled with content that is over six or seven years old and plastered all over the internet already. Since that's the case, who knows how many people already have those designs inked on their skin? That's not the kind of religious tattoo design you want to settle for. You want your artwork to be original and you want it to be good quality, not some generic piece.

One more thing about those generic websites that may have a religious tattoo design you may see...


It has to do with the tons of artists that submit their artwork to these places. A lot of the artists do not have very much knowledge when it comes to tattoos. This means that they may be good at what they do, which is draw, but they don't know what it takes to draw something that will look just as good once inked on somebody's skin. Sure, they might be very good artists, but they don't know how to draw something that will look great once made into real-life tattoos. That's not the type of religious tattoo design you want to even think about getting.

The good news is that there are simple ways around the cookie-cutter designs out there, even for religious tattoo design artwork...

When starting your search for a religious tattoo design, you should begin with internet forums. I can't tell you how many different times I have gone straight to forums when I am searching for any particular tattoos and artwork. This is the best place to locate the websites that have quality designs that are made by artists that have in-depth knowledge when it comes to drawing something specifically made to be implemented as tattoos.

Remember, people love to brag when they find a hidden gem, such as a websites with top quality artwork, made especially for tattoos. This is how you can find that original religious tattoo design that is not plastered all over the internet. Good intentioned folks tell a select few about where they found the best art out there and you can reap the benefits.

Getting a quality religious tattoo design doesn't have to be hard anymore, so go ahead and get the original artwork and designs you have been looking for online.