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Top 80+ Best Small Tattoo Ideas for Women – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 80+ Best Small Tattoo Ideas for Women – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

Small tattoo designs are becoming an increasingly utilized form of body art and are proving popular with women particularly.  

Changing tattoo tastes and wider art styles, along with versatility in design, placement, and visability are strong factors behind this surge in badass small design. 

The explosion in tattoos for women – particularly over the past two decades – has thankfully broadened previous stereotypical views of design styles and placement, which are now some of the tattoo world’s most innovative. 

Read on for a selection of 80+ awesome women’s tattoo design ideas that provide inspiration for your next tattoo.

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1. Small Single Needle Women’s Tattoos

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Small.tattoos.ideas

Source: @small.tattoos.ideas via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women 2 Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Eladio.pinto.tattoos

Source: @eladio.pinto.tattoos via Instagram

2. Small Ankle and Foot Women’s Tattoos

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Wome Small.minitattoo

Source: @small.minitattoo via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Ewaldas Art

Source: @ewaldas_art via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Highbie

Source: @highbie_art via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Kandilandtattooing

Source: @kandilandtattooing via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women La Leti Tattoo

Source: @la_leti_tattoo via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Livianunestattoo

Source: @livianunestattoo via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Newtattoo Sarah

Source: @newtattoo_sarah via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Xoxo N1ne.9

Source: @xoxo_n1ne.9 via Instagram

3. Minimalist Small Women’s Tattoo

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Wting Tattoo

Source: @wting_tattoo via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Newtattoo Sarah

Source: @newtattoo_sarah via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Ferdinandcalabontattoos

Source: @ferdinandcalabontattoos via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Lace.ink

Source: @lace.ink via Instagram

Small Ankle Foot Tattoo For Women Zmfreespirit

Source: @zmfreespirit via Instagram

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Cloudserpentstudios

Source: @cloudserpentstudios via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Ilan Mini

Source: @ilan_mini via Instagram

4. Small Back Tattoos for Women 

Small Back Tattoo For Women 2 Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Kenlyziin

Source: @kenlyziin via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Kingtattoo2halllane

Source: @kingtattoo2halllane via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Sechzehntattoo

Source: @sechzehntattoo via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Tattoosbyorion

Source: @tattoosbyorion via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Tugrul Tahtabacak Tattoo

Source: @tugrul_tahtabacak_tattoo via Instagram

Small Back Tattoo For Women Xiao Yang 158

Source: @xiao_yang_158 via Instagram

5. Back of Ear Women’s Tattoos

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Kenlyziin

Source: @kenlyziin via Instagram

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Loko Will

Source: @loko_will via Instagram

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Melbootstattoo

Source: @melbootstattoo via Instagram

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Neghyarttattoo

Source: @neghyarttattoo via Instagram

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Newtattoo Sarah

Source: @newtattoo_sarah via Instagram

Small Ear Tattoo For Women Octopodstudios

Source: @octopodstudios via Instagram

6. Small Women’s Arm Tattoos

Small Arm Tattoo For Women 2 Cruztattoo.cz

Source: @cruztattoo.cz via Instagram

 
Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Inkspirationuk

Source: @inkspirationuk via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Feminink

Source: @_feminink_ via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women 2 Prisoninksam

Source: @prisoninksam via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women 2 Sureshmachutattoos

Source: @sureshmachutattoos via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Estebitan Zc

Source: @estebitan_zc via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Prisoninksam

Source: @prisoninksam via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Reze Tattoo Joce

Source: @reze_tattoo_joce via Instagram

Small Forearm Tattoo For Women Sureshmachutattoos

Source: @sureshmachutattoos via Instagram

7. Small Women’s Hand and Finger Tattoos

Small Hand Finger Tattoo For Women Raymunx

Source: @raymunx via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women 2 Ferdinandcalabontattoos

Source: @ferdinandcalabontattoos via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women 34inkredibletattoo

Source: @34inkredibletattoo via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Arivera.tbp

Source: @arivera.tbp via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Ashleighhutchins Art

Source: @ashleighhutchins_art via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Courtney Nicole91

Source: @courtney_nicole91 via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Cute.little.tattoos

Source: @cute.little.tattoos via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Handmodelfairy

Source: @handmodelfairy via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Jausjarana

Source: @jausjarana via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Kittats

Source: @kittats via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Nelidatattoo

Source: @nelidatattoo via Instagram

Small Hand FingerTattoo For Women Small Tattoos For Women R4posa Tattoo

Source: @r4posa_tattoo via Instagram

Small Hand Tattoo For Women Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

8. Small Rib and Side Tattoos for Women 

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Barytattoo Umeleckydesign

Source: @barytattoo_umeleckydesign via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Brennanwalkertattoo

Source: @brennanwalkertattoo via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Cruztattoo.cz

Source: @cruztattoo.cz via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Ero11tattoo

Source: @ero11tattoo via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Francesarbie

Source: @francesarbie via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Juan Zombies

Source: @juan_zombies via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Real Dragon8

Source: @real_dragon8 via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Sechzehntattoo

Source: @sechzehntattoo via Instagram

Small Rib Tattoo For Women Tattoosbyparra

Source: @tattoosbyparra via Instagram

9. Small Upper Chest and Shoulder Tattoos for Women

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women 2 Ink Rabbit Tattoo

Source: @ink_rabbit_tattoo via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Conejomaloink

Source: @conejomaloink via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Hkinkt2

Source: @hkinkt2 via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Ink Rabbit Tattoo

Source: @ink_rabbit_tattoo via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Jiek Wonder

Source: @jiek_wonder via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Kenlyziin

Source: @kenlyziin via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Ltattooprl

Source: @ltattooprl via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Rowenas.tattoo.art

Source: @rowenas.tattoo.art via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Studio4.tattoosbyleo

Source: @studio4.tattoosbyleo via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo For Women Sureshmachutattoos

Source: @sureshmachutattoos via Instagram

Small Shoulder Tattoo for Women linesnshadestattoo_studio

Source: @linesnshadestattoo_studio via Instagram

10. Small Women’s Wrist Tattoos

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women 2 Sureshmachutattoos

Source: @sureshmachutattoos via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women 3 Sureshmachutattoos

Source: @sureshmachutattoos via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Dominiques Farbmanufaktur Ink

Source: @dominiques_farbmanufaktur_ink via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Irina Rh Tattoo

Source: @irina_rh_tattoo via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Maktatsmall

Source: @maktatsmall via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Sureshmachutattoos

Source: @sureshmachutattoos via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Tali Lerner Tattoo

Source: @tali_lerner_tattoo via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Tattoo Lovers Lisboa

Source: @tattoo_lovers_lisboa via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Tattoosbyparra

Source: @tattoosbyparra via Instagram

Small Wrist Tattoo For Women Tattoothings666

Source: @tattoothings666 via Instagram

Small Tattoo for Women FAQs

Where should I place my small tattoo? 

The explosion in tattoos for women has thankfully broadened previous stereotypical views of placement. 

Small tattoos provide a wealth of opportunity for women looking for versatile options where their ink can be covered or left to make a statement. 

Popular spots for small tattoos include: 

  • Behind the ear 
  • Over the foot and ankle
  • The inner forearm and wrist 
  • Across the knuckles, fingers, and back of the hand 
  • The upper chest and across the shoulder 
  • Along the ribs 

Are single needle tattoo designs popular for women? 

Single needle tattoos are characterized by the high levels of detail that can be achieved in comparatively small designs. 

These elegant micro tattoos are growing more popular for female collectors looking to use less canvas to say more with their art. 

Modern single needle and fine line tattoo use an approach reminiscent of a technical drawing pencil, with smooth shading and hyper-realistic detail amongst the usual bold lines of outline. 

The increased range of beautiful tattoo concepts women are exploring has been a boon for single needle tattoo artists. 

What are the most popular small tattoo designs for women? 

While traditional style designs such as flowers, butterflies, and flowing cursive tattoos remain as popular as ever, women’s tattoo has seen the benefits of innovation more than any other canvas. 

Some of the most popular small designs for women include: 

  • Zodiac symbols and constellations 
  • Cartoon and anime designs 
  • Geometric tattoos 
  • Waves and beaches 
  • Sun and moon tattoos 
  • Fish, birds and animals 
  • Heart tattoos 

Why are minimalist tattoos popular for female tattoo lovers? 

Minimalist tattoos are popular for female enthusiasts looking for circumspection and elegance, while offering the chance to be etched practically anywhere. 

These conservative designs are perfect for beginners to make their first foray into body art, as levels of pain tolerance can be a concern. 

Minimalist ink is simple, using powerful design aesthetics and high quality linework to achieve a dynamic statement in a very small space. 

Are tiny tattoos a good idea? 

Tiny tattoos are great from a design perspective. When freshly inked they often look cool, cute, and well inked. One risk to be considered is the strength of outline for your tiny tattoo design.  

A strong outline is more likely to hold up well, however touching up tiny designs can often be an inexpensive way to keep them looking sharp over a longer period, especially when it involves tiny tattoos based on bright colors. 

 

Did you enjoy these small women’s tattoo ideas? Remember that if you’re unsure about a design or placement small tattoos are ideal for experimenting with temporary tattoos.

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Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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