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Top 50+ Best Forearm Tattoo Ideas for Women – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 50+ Best Forearm Tattoo Ideas for Women – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

Forearm Tattoos

Forearm tattoos are a premier location for women’s body art ideas and execution. 

Both the outer and inner forearms are reserved for the best, brightest, and symbolically significant designs female tattoo collectors look to get inked. 

Classical women’s ink concepts, such as butterflies, flowers, pets, and quotes of affirmation are the most popular design ideas, however the rise in visible tattoo art and removal of stereotypes means that killer custom designs are now being depicted.  

With that in mind, here is an excellent guide to the top 50+ best forearm tattoos for women featuring unique creativity and inspiration, from traditional ink to the out of the ordinary and geometric. 

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1. Butterfly Forearm Tattoos for Women

butterfly forearm tattoos for women arvtattoo

Source: @arvtattoo via Instagram

butterfly forearm tattoos for women carlafelix_tattoos

Source: @carlafelix_tattoos via Instagram

butterfly forearm tattoos for women estudiotatuajesrb

Source: @estudiotatuajesrb via Instagram

butterfly forearm tattoos for women karmablacktattoo

Source: @karmablacktattoo via Instagram

butterfly forearm tattoos for women matteo_norchi

Source: @matteo_norchi via Instagram

butterfly forearm tattoos for women sophia_tattooist

Source: @sophia_tattooist via Instagram

butterfly forearm tattoos for women suzentattoozen

Source: @suzentattoozen via Instagram

2. Cute Forearm Tattoos

unique forearm tattoos for women johan_newline_arts

Source: @johan_newline_arts via Instagram

cute forearm tattoos for women bskippp

Source: @bskippp via Instagram

cute forearm tattoos for women inkednspellboundtattoo

Source: @inkednspellboundtattoo via Instagram

small forearm tattoos for women mostachotatoo

Source: @mostachotatoo via Instagram

small forearm tattoos for women thevaletattoos

Source: @thevaletattoos via Instagram

cute forearm tattoos for women spokodziara

Source: @spokodziara via Instagram

3. Flower Tattoo Art for the Forearm

flower forearm tattoos for women helen_sea_ung

Source: @helen_sea_ung via Instagram

flower forearm tattoos for women mahdiye.javani

Source: @mahdiye.javani via Instagram

flower forearm tattoos for women michellevanhiller

Source: @michellevanhiller via Instagram

flower forearm tattoos for women nae_artbyink

Source: @nae_artbyink via Instagram

flower forearm tattoos for women raeatwoodtattoos

Source: @raeatwoodtattoos via Instagram

flower forearm tattoos for women so.hktattoo

Source: @so.hktattoo via Instagram

flower forearm tattoos for women spokodziara

Source: @spokodziara via Instagram

4. Geometric Forearm Tattoos for Women

geometric forearm tattoos for women ink.the.forest

Source: @ink.the_.forest via Instagram

geometric forearm tattoos for women ntat2

Source: @ntat2 via Instagram

geometric forearm tattoos for women tattoosbyandrea

Source: @tattoosbyandrea via Instagram

mandala forearm tattoos for women avroraink

Source: @avroraink via Instagram

small forearm tattoos for women shleiher.tattoo

Source: @shleiher.tattoo via Instagram

5. Mandala Forearm Tattoo Ideas for Women

mandala forearm tattoos for women eniv.tattoo

Source: @eniv.tattoo via Instagram

mandala forearm tattoos for women lorenjonestattoo

Source: @lorenjonestattoo via Instagram

mandala forearm tattoos for women nadja_mae_tattoo

Source: @nadja_mae_tattoo via Instagram

mandala forearm tattoos for women ofeliaoferma

Source: @ofeliaoferma via Instagram

mandala forearm tattoos for women too_scott_to_trott

Source: @too_scott_to_trott via Instagram

mandala forearm tattoos for women virutattoostudio

Source: @virutattoostudio via Instagram

6. Quote and Lettering Forearm Ink for Women

quote forearm tattoos for women amazingtattoo13

Source: @amazingtattoo13 via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women banditotatz

Source: @banditotatz via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women barking_pencil

Source: @barking_pencil via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women bunny_banya

Source: @bunny_banya via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women geretiffani

Source: @geretiffani via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women nikoladosentattoo

Source: @nikoladosentattoo via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women spider_ink_tattoos

Source: @spider_ink_tattoos via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women tattoofabart

Source: @tattoofabart via Instagram

quote forearm tattoos for women the_tattbox

Source: @the_tattbox via Instagram

7. Realistic Forearm Tattoo Ideas for Women

realistic forearm tattoos for women monacupcaketattoo

Source: @monacupcaketattoo via Instagram

realistic forearm tattoos for women tattooyacom

Source: @tattooyacom via Instagram

realistic forearm tattoos for women thisismr.joe

Source: @thisismr.joe_ via Instagram

8. Simple Forearm Tattoo Art for Women

simple forearm tattoos for women annabel.ink

Source: @annabel.ink_ via Instagram

simple forearm tattoos for women creative_toe

Source: @creative_toe via Instagram

simple forearm tattoos for women empirerotterdam

Source: @empirerotterdam via Instagram

small forearm tattoos for women amberstarrartistry

Source: @amberstarrartistry via Instagram

9. Forearm Watercolor Tattoos for Women

small forearm tattoos for women royaleink

Source: @royaleink via Instagram

watercolor forearm tattoos for women andrea_nekrofelia

Source: @andrea_nekrofelia via Instagram

watercolor forearm tattoos for women euthanasia.ink

Source: @euthanasia.ink_ via Instagram

watercolor forearm tattoos for women heymaque

Source: @heymaque via Instagram

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Source: @raynehoney via Instagram

unique forearm tattoos for women tat2lab

Source: @tat2lab via Instagram

watercolor forearm tattoos for women spokodziara

Source: @spokodziara via Instagram

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Forearm Tattoos for Women FAQs

How much does a forearm tattoo cost?

When getting a tattoo its best to think about your price in units of time to discover the average tattoo prices.  

An artist’s per hour or per piece pricing averages around $150-200 for an experienced professional with a versatile portfolio, while specialist and famous tattooists can cost up to $400 an hour 

Simple black ink forearm designs will take on average an hour or two and be cheaper than a single needle design or a forearm tattoo or half sleeve in bright color or painstaking detail.  

Why are single needle tattoos more popular for women?  

Women’s tattoo often goes for substance over style. This is especially true for the forearm, which is often reserved for more symbolic and personally significant art.    

Detailed single needle tattoo designs, which are characterized by high levels of detail, can take anywhere from 3 -6 hours more than a simpler linework or American traditional tattoo of the same size. 

Why are mandala tattoos popular for women?

Mandala tattoos are often used to promote a sense of peace, calm, and tranquility, which makes them an interesting design for women who prefer images to text in affirmation tattoos.  

Mandala means circle in Sanskrit and symbolizes balance, eternity, unity and perfection, and can also be described as ‘the center of surroundings’ or ‘sacred circle.’ 

Are flower forearm tattoos for women still popular?

Yes, flower tattoos are still popular for women, and will always remain so. The greatest change has come in their development from a placement and creativity standpoint.  

Now, forearm flower half sleeve tattoos and visible tattoos are part of the genre, with a wider variety of flowers available to incorporate than ever before. 

What are the most popular small tattoo designs for women?

While traditional style designs such as flowers and butterfly tattoos remain staple imagery, women’s tattoo has seen the benefits of innovation more than any other canvas.  

Some of the most popular forearm designs for women include:  

  • Zodiac symbols and constellations  
  • Cartoon and anime designs  
  • Geometric and abstract tattoos  
  • Mandala tattoos 
  • Animals and pets  
  • Heart tattoos 
  • Realistic tattoos 
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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