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Top 99 Best Black Heart Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 99 Best Black Heart Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Stew Post

Black Tattoos Heart Tattoos

The heart has been a common tattoo element since the early days of the Western tradition, but a black heart tattoo takes the symbolism commonly associated with this classic design and turns it on its head.

Black heart tattoos are not the common red heart ideograph displayed on Valentine’s Day cards that can be given this Stygian makeover: many people also choose anatomical heart designs applied in jet black ink.

Each of the 99 black heart tattoo ideas in this gallery show what is possible when the most vital of human organs is reproduced in this monochromatic approach.

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1. Black Heart Tattoo for Men

Black Heart Tattoo Men Denniz460

Source: @denniz460 via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Just.jake.tattoos

Source: @just.jake.tattoos via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Killatunes Tattoos

Source: @killatunes_tattoosvia Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Liileetattoos

Source: @liileetattoos Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Lucijaak

Source: @lucijaak via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Needle Point Tattoos

Source: @needle_point_tattoos via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Partytattz

Source: @partytattz via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Men Valesthea Tattoo

Source: @valesthea_tattoo via Instagram

Men Black Heart Tattoo Tattoolinka

Source: @tattoolinka via Instagram

A heart tattoo isn’t just a cute design for women. This is especially true for a black heart tattoo and the more complex symbolism they represent. Many men choose a black heart tattoo as a way to embrace the pain and sorrow of a lost loved one, or a suspicion of love and romance in general.

The variety of heart design tattooing in this gallery are great examples of what is possible with this interesting design concept as inspiration.

2. Black Heart Tattoo for Women

Black Heart Tattoo Women Anna Sawizki

Source: @anna_sawizki via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Ares.tattoo

Source: @ares.tattoo via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Bougiebabyink

Source: @bougiebabyink via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Clebervalhala

Source: @clebervalhala via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Cristina.boiangiu.tattoo

Source: @cristina.boiangiu.tattoo via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Guillermo Carreon Art

Source: @guillermo_carreon_art via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Luxmsstudioinktattoo

Source: @luxmsstudioinktattoo via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Magdalenasky

Source: @magdalenasky via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Nag.tatouages

Source: @nag.tatouages via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Redtillytattoo

Source: @redtillytattoo via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Sararoseinktattoo

Source: @sararoseinktattoo via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Sergiocruztatuagem

Source: @sergiocruztatuagem via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Winexcrimes

Source: @winexcrimes via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Yu Tattoo Berlin

Source: @yu_tattoo_berlin_ via Instagram

Black Heart Tattoo Women Zo.exotic

Source: @zo.exotic_ via Instagram

Men aren’t the only ones that use a black heart tattoo to represent their feelings of a loss and grief. For many women, a black heart tattoo is the perfect choice to display their feelings about love and romance; for others a black heart tattoo can be a memorial to the death of a loved one.

Whatever the meaning behind the heart shape design, each black heart tattoo in this gallery demonstrates just how compelling these pieces can be.

3. Black Broken Heart Tattoo Ideas

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Blackberry Ink

Source: @blackberry__ink via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Born From Ashes Tattoo

Source: @born_from_ashes_tattoo via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Brickartist119

Source: @brickartist119 via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Chanx Hurtado

Source: @chanx_hurtado via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Imperfect Tattoo 2

Source: @imperfect_tattoo via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Messiahbolical595

Source: @messiahbolical595 via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Mrtragks

Source: @mrtragks via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Scottytattoo84

Source: @scottytattoo84 via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Tattsforbrats

Source: @tattsforbrats via Instagram

Broken Black Heart Tattoo Trent D Tattoos

Source: @trent_d_tattoos via Instagram

Some people choose to add another layer of symbolism in their black heart tattoo by “breaking” the heart. Some black heart tattoo designs here use a classic “crack” down the center of the heart, while others pierce the central tattoo idea with a sword or nail.

One interesting piece applies a black heart as a matching tattoo, demonstrating the wearer’s status as “best friends”. Here, each tattoo artist uses a unique approach to complete these meaningful tattoo artwork designs.

4.Realistic Anatomical Heart Tattoo Ideas

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Asiacollapse

Source: @asiacollapse via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Blacktolines

Source: @blacktolines via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Djcamote

Source: @djcamote via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Johntempesttattoo

Source: @johntempesttattoo via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Juanviocink

Source: @juanviocink via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Mitchtaylor 616

Source: @mitchtaylor_616 via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Nahuelmatiastattoo

Source: @nahuelmatiastattoo via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Ogaclara

Source: @ogaclara via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Oren Tattoo

Source: @oren_tattoo_ via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Origami T.rex Tattoo

Source: @origami_t.rex_tattoo via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Robinwilliamstattooer

Source: @robinwilliamstattooer via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Tomkaoz74

Source: @tomkaoz74 via Instagram

Not every black heart tattoo utilizes the classic ideograph in its depiction of love lost, pain and grief. Many people choose a realistic approach to produce their amazing tattoo idea, and these are some great examples of what is possible with this anatomical style.

The tattooist has created an interesting art effect in several of these pieces by incorporating surreal concepts-an anatomical black heart in a bottle is one example-with realistic depictions.

5. Black Heart Tattoo Ideas Using Simple Outlines

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Bougiebabyink

Source: @bougiebabyink via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Darkelltattoos

Source: @darkelltattoos via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Gmoney23

Source: @gmoney23 via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Lucijaak

Source: @lucijaak via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Marksnortattoo

Source: @marksnortattoo via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Ofridrror

Source: @ofridrror via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Opis.art.tattoo

Source: @opis.art.tattoo via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Victoria F World

Source: @victoria_f_world via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Yuns.moodz 2

Source: @yuns.moodz via Instagram

Simple Outline Black Heart Tattoo Yuns.moodz

Source: @yuns.moodz via Instagram

Not everyone wants intricate details in their tattoos. In fact, many people choose a simple, outline approach for their black heart tattoo design, with some appealing results.

A black heart tattoo is a great choice for this approach thanks to the complex symbolism associated with this simple design. This approach also allows artists to incorporate other design elements like a lemniscate or crescent moon.

6. Small Tattoo Black Heart Idea

Small Black Heart Tattoo Aimeeford Afstudio

Source: @aimeeford_afstudio via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Alexachunga

Source: @alexachunga via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Enjoy My Anna

Source: @enjoy_my_anna via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Entangledheart

Source: @entangledheart via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Gabrielecarocci

Source: @gabrielecarocci via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Liliaque.tattoo

Source: @liliaque.tattoo via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Makeup By Irina

Source: @makeup_by_irina via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Missl.y.n

Source: @missl.y.n via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Propuh Tattoo

Source: @propuh_tattoo via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Red And Black Tattoo Zagreb

Source: @red_and_black_tattoo_zagreb via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Riotinktattooparlourvzla

Source: @riotinktattooparlourvzla via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Screaminghobotattoostudio

Source: @screaminghobotattoostudio via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Sophiancholettattoo

Source: @sophiancholettattoo via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Swae.tinez

Source: @swae.tinez via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Tinta Creation Tattoo

Source: @tinta_creation_tattoo via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Ven Qq

Source: @ven_qq via Instagram

Small Black Heart Tattoo Xbcklbltx

Source: @xbcklbltx via Instagram

While the eye catching effect of large, intricate pieces by star tattoo artists is undeniable, some people prefer their ink to be a more subtle small heart. Thanks to the instantly recognizable heart shape and the simplicity of the design, a black heart tattoo is especially appropriate for this small tattoo approach.

Though each black heart tattoo in this gallery takes a slightly different approach, they all demonstrate how successfully these designs can be applied on a small scale, whether it’s representing the demise of a whirlwind romance on the left ring finger, or simple heart on a wrist.

7. Solid Black Heart Tattoo Ideas

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Mskms

Source: @_mskms via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Autos Ink

Source: @autos_ink via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Bethetyboo

Source: @bethetyboo via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Carrybizz

Source: @carrybizz via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Chris Lynch Tattoos1

Source: @chris_lynch_tattoos1 via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Designyouandme

Source: @designyouandme via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Imperfect Tattoo

Source: @imperfect_tattoo via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Julesnovakhair

Source: @julesnovakhair via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Paothroughthis

Source: @paothroughthis via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Rouquine Tattoo

Source: @rouquine_tattoo via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Scottytattoo84

Source: @scottytattoo84 via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Silveransalt

Source: @silveransalt via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Tattoobyjenny

Source: @tattoobyjenny via Instagram

Realistic Anatomical Black Heart Tattoo Marcnielsen Tattoos

Source: @marcnielsen_tattoos via Instagram

Solid Black Heart Tattoo Zele.tattoo.piercing

Source: @zele.tattoo.piercing via Instagram

Just as some people want a highly detailed depiction of an anatomical black heart, others prefer a simple heart created by stark black ink. Some of the tattoos here incorporate a black heart into a larger design-the Sacred Heart and heart and cross bones are excellent examples-while other designs let the bold, black shape speak for itself.

Whatever the approach, each black heart tattoo in this collection demonstrates just how appealing this shape can be when applied in pitch-black black tones.

8. American/Neo-Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Designs

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo 4indr3a

Source: @4indr3a via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Chimera Ts

Source: @chimera_ts via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Fergtattoos

Source: @fergtattoos via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Liileetattoos 2

Source: @liileetattoos via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Lozonjo

Source: @lozonjo via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Nicholasleetattoo

Source: @nicholasleetattoo via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Paperboy Tattoo

Source: @paperboy_tattoo via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Pava Tatuagem

Source: @pava_tatuagem via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Roxaneturquoise

Source: @roxaneturquoise via Instagram

Traditional Black Heart Tattoo Roxydoll Art

Source: @roxydoll_art via Instagram

American traditional designs have been around for over a century and neo-traditional work by talented artists picks up the “bold will hold” torch and takes this classic style to the next level. Straight forward and timeless, each black heart tattoo in this collection varies in the concept and significance behind the design, but they all maintain the indispensable elements that define these quintessential tattoo styles.

Black Heart Tattoo FAQs

What does a black heart tattoo represent?

Just as a heart represents love, a black heart tattoo usually symbolizes a lost love-whether family or romantic-as well as being a common symbol of grief and mourning.

What does an anatomical black heart tattoo represent?

Similarly to the familiar heart ideograph, an anatomical black heart tattoo may often have more diverse meanings, although they are almost always symbols of some form of loss or grief.

How much does a black heart tattoo cost?

Tattoo prices vary depending on a number of factors and these are a few of the variables that will influence the price of a black heart tattoo.

  • Tattoo artists charge by the hour, usually starting around $50/hour and going all the way up to over $300 for highly experienced, in demand artists in busy locations.
  • The size of the piece is the biggest determining factor for a black heart tattoo.
  • The amount of detail in a black heart tattoo will also affect the price: as the intricacy of a design increases so does the cost.
  • Full color tattoos are usually more expensive than black work so this will positively affect the price of a black heart tattoo.

Also, a good method for those unsure whether to go large or small and spend on a tattoo can take a temporary tattoo test run. A temporary tattoo can be really useful if you’re unsure about size, style, and placement of many types of design, include a tribal heart tattoo, angel wings, sacred heart tattoo, a dagger or Claddagh Celtic heart tattoo.

Did you enjoy these examples of black heart tattoo design? Click on the links below for more heart symbol tattoo gallery ideas:

  • Top 41 Broken Heart Tattoo Ideas
  • Top 99 Sacred Heart Tattoo Design
  • Traditional Dagger Heart Tattoo Ideas
  • Angel Wing Tattoo Designs
  • Skull and Rose Tattoos
  • Anatomical Heart Tattoo
  • Top 47 Flower Tattoo Design Ideas
  • Claddagh Celtic Heart Tattoo Ideas

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Stew Post

Writer

Stewart Post has been writing for Next Luxury’s tattoo department since the beginning of 2020, providing informed and passionate content about the fascinating world of permanent body art. Gaining experience in the industry in the tattoo studios of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, his love of ink is a central theme in his work with Next Luxury.

Stewart Post has been writing for Next Luxury’s tattoo department since the beginning of 2020, providing informed and passionate content about the fascinating world of permanent body art. Gaining experience in the industry in the tattoo studios of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, his love of ink is a central theme in his work with Next Luxury.

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