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Top 90+ Best Sister Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 90+ Best Sister Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Stew Post

The relationship between siblings is a powerful thing, and the special bond sisters share can be among the strongest in the world. What better way to commemorate sisterhood than with beautiful, matching tattoos?

The beauty of a tattoo is the freedom for self-expression that each can provide. When it comes to a sister tattoo design, the sky truly is the limit in terms of concepts and creativity. Any number of different styles and subject matter can be utilized to create unique tattoos that commemorate the filial love of sisterhood. Plants, animals, full color, and black and gray can all be utilized in sister tattoos.

The ladies tattoos within this gallery utilize a variety of styles and approaches and are just a taste of what is possible with this profound relationship as inspiration.

1. Animal Themed Sibling Tattoo

Animals play important roles in our lives. Whether it is the tiger, whose strength and ferocity we admire, or the pets that we share our homes with, many people choose to get their perfect tattoo incorporating animals. For these very same reasons, animals are the perfect choice for sister tattoos. A butterfly tattoo, bird tattoo, and a variety of other designs, including those that incorporate flower tattoos, can help utilize animals to create tattoos that speak to the powerful nature of this relationship.

Animals also provide a great opportunity to create a matching sister tattoo that will memorialize your little sis or big sis for years to come.

butterfly-minimalism-illustrative-sister-tattoo-inkbykg

Source: @inkbykg via Instagram

birds-color-sister-tattoo-transylvalletattoo

Source: @transylvalletattoo via Instagram

inked-sibling-sister-tattoo-dietz.mark

Source: @dietz.mark via Instagram

cancer-survivor-twins-bututerfly-sister-love-tattoo-unicornie_love

Source: @unicornie_love via Instagram

liquid-ink-colour-owl-sister-tattoo-liquid_ink_tattoo

Source: @liquid_ink_tattoo via Instagram

bee-buddies-sister-tattoo-aisforadventure

Source: @aisforadventure via Instagram

matching sister tattoos katjadunkel

Source: @katjadunkel via Instagram

2. Black and Gray Sister Tattoo Idea

There is just something inherently appealing about black and gray work. Perhaps it’s the way black and gray tattoos can remind us of classic films and photography; maybe it’s the understated elegance created with this subtle approach. Whatever the reasons, black and gray is the perfect way to capture the deep significance of sisterhood through matching tattoos – everything from a heart tattoo to an infinity sister tattoo can be applied by a tattoo artist skilled in the black and gray technique.

A tattoo design is limited only by the imagination of the wearer and the skill of the artist, and these sibling tattoos are great examples of how well a black and gray approach can capture the important role sisters play in each other’s lives.

arm-flower-black-and-shadow-sister-tattoo-real_ink_for_life

Source: @real_ink_for_life via Instagram

big-dipper-sister-tattoo-ragan_holland

Source: @ragan_holland via Instagram

black-work-dot-work-siegburg-sister-tattoo-kleo_bellachicana

Source: @kleo_bellachicana via Instagram

color-love-sisterhood-tattoo-fratuk

Source: @fratuk via Instagram

flower-arm-sister-tattoo-kareinka_tattoo

Source: @kareinka_tattoo via Instagram

inspiration-heart-sister-tattoo-ogaclara

Source: @ogaclara via Instagram

matching-arrow-sister-tattoo-tiffanyrenae_23

Source: @tiffanyrenae_23 via Instagram

sorellanza-minime-amor-love-fineline-sister-tattoo-ellyviola7

Source: @ellyviola7 via Instagram

matching sister tattoos nursetori.fox

Source: @nursetori.fox via Instagram

3. Cartoon Sibling Tattoo Designs

Most of us grew up with cartoons, usually watching them with our siblings to bond and have fun as children. This shared experience makes cartoons the perfect way to demonstrate the strong bond of sisterhood. Some people choose specific characters from the cartoons they grew up with, while others simply utilize this illustrative style to create beautiful matching sister tattoos that remind them of their original best friend.

Many people also choose to add captions like “little sister” and “big sister” to their tattoos in order to reduce any confusion over who’s the older and wiser sibling.

angrey-beavers-sister-tattoo-agath_deew

Source: @agath_deew via Instagram

color-simpsons-sister-tatttoo-fran_ramirez_tattoo

Source: @fran_ramirez_tattoo via Instagram

colour-flash-stencil-peanut-butter-jelly-sister-tattoo-chapelstreetcustom

Source: @chapelstreetcustom via Instagram
Source: @garethbutlertattoos(artist) Instagram

cupcake-doll-sister-tattoo-viless28

Source: @viless28 via Instagram

line-work-cartoon-sister-tattoo-k_inky_tattoo

Source: @k_inky_tattoo via Instagram

manga-chibi-color-ink-sister-tattoo-josaphextattoo

Source: @josaphextattoo via Instagram

matching-frozen-colour-sister-tattoo-andrew.marrow.tattoos

Source: @andrew.marrow.tattoos via Instagram

meaningful-kawaii-small-sister-tattoo-amanda_allison_tattoos

Source: @amanda_allison_tattoos via Instagram

candy-chaps-fresh-ink-sister-tattoo-studioztattootonsberg

Source: @studioztattootonsberg via Instagram

4. Colorful Sister Group Tattoos 

For some sisters, bright colors are the only way to properly communicate the vivacious nature of their collective personalities. A cute matching tattoo is the perfect way to show the world that family comes before all else.

Adding a bit of color helps create more exciting and interesting designs. An infinity sister tattoo, moon tattoo, or anchor tattoo can all capture the strength and resiliency contained within a group of sisters, and these pieces are just a taste of what is possible with sisterhood as inspiration.

blood-bond-family-sister-tattoo-live_love_lash_and_esthetics

Source: @live_love_lash_and_esthetics via Instagram

butterfly-sister-tattoo-missamarys

Source: @missamarys via Instagram

color-heart-sister-tattoo-artcarlitosway

Source: @artcarlitosway via Instagram

color-inked-small-balloon-sister-tattoo-zoti_tatts.pmu

Source: @zoti_tatts.pmu via Instagram

loyalty-ink-shop-sister-tattoo-tatsbyjosh

Source: @tatsbyjosh via Instagram

nails-unbreakable-unstoppable-sister-forever-tattoo-yashumika

Source: @yashumika via Instagram

national-siblings-day-big-sister-tatoo-iwearbluetights

Source: @iwearbluetights via Instagram
Source: @suerugg Instagram
Source: @pittielove2015 via Instagram

strong-women-sister-tattoo-chelseacaia.b

Source: @chelseacaia.b via Instagram

watercolor-matching-geek-gamer-trifecta-force-sister-tattoo-wrendragon

Source: @wrendragon via Instagram

boom-arm-4sister-tattoo-tatto_ology

Source: @tatto_ology via Instagram

5. Delicate

The bold lines and vibrant colors of American Traditional work aren’t for everyone, and in fact, there are many modern tattoo artists who specialize in delicate work. Heart tattoo tributes, flower tattoos, and infinity tattoos are especially well suited for this subtle approach and fit right in line with many of the more popular design concepts for matching sister tattoos.

These tattoos are just a small sample of what is possible with sisterhood as the subject matter. Each big sis or little sister tattoo can demonstrate that sometimes a subtle approach is the perfect way to capture this important relationship.

cool-mini-twin-sister-tattoo-nikkibandit

Source: @nikkibandit via Instagram

flora-color-fine-line-sister-tattoo-mhxbones

Source: @mhxbones via Instagram

flower-little-sister-tattoo-eletattoo

Source: @eletattoo via Instagram

frozen-elsa-anna-sister-tattoo-jennifersarris

Source: @jennifersarris via Instagram

peace-and-quiet-sister-tattoo-ragamuffionn

Source: @ragamuffionn via Instagram

peony-fineline-floral-sister-tattoo-mhxbones

Source: @mhxbones via Instagram

radiant-color-sister-tattoo-deushemp

Source: @deushemp via Instagram

6. Groups of Sisters

Some families are bigger than others, and the phrase “the more the merrier” applies to cute matching sister tattoos as much as anything else.

While the styles and approaches on display in these sister tattoos are as varied and diverse as the women who wear them, the powerful ties of sisterhood bind them all together. Everything from clean Roman numerals to a geometric arrow tattooon the arm is represented in this collection but they all share sister love as their inspiration.

art-work-sister-tatoo-karintattoo43

Source: @karintattoo43 via Instagram

bird-youngest-to-bottom-sister-tattoo-alicedarkly_

Source: @alicedarkly_ via Instagram

birth-order-tatted-sister-tattoo-kristenkurp

Source: @kristenkurp via Instagram

family-siblings-sister-tattoo-jamie_louise_berki

Source: @jamie_louise_berki via Instagram

matching-mountain-sister-tattoo-__parryws_

Source: @__parryws_ via Instagram

small-lettering-black-and-white-sister-tattoo-tattoorilla

Source: @tattoorilla via Instagram

stencil-silver-back-ink-bestfriend-sister-tattoo-vron80

Source: @vron80 via Instagram

7. Linework

If you ask any tattoo artist around the world what the single most important element in applying a successful tattoo is, 100% will say linework. Without consistent and precise lines, a tiny tattoo or small tattoo tends to fade into an ill-defined, formless blob as time passes.

In fact, linework is so important that many people choose to create designs that skip bright colors and elaborate shading, opting instead for a subdued wrist or foot tattoo that lets the lines speak for themselves. These matching sister tattoos confirm that this popular trend works equally well when sibling love is the subject matter.

animal-portrait-forearm-line-work-sister-tattoo-filthyswinepokes

Source: @filthyswinepokes via Instagram

beautiful-piece-sister-tattoo-alyssamegantaylor

Source: @alyssamegantaylor via Instagram
Source: @haleylintontattoos (artist) via Instagram

black-work-sister-tattoo-karas1nk

Source: @karas1nk via Instagram

cat-ankle-heart-sister-tattoo-inkme.licia

Source: @inkme.licia via Instagram

cherub-matching-simple-angel-sister-tattoo-ninakauffman

Source: @ninakauffman via Instagram

dotwork-minimal-inked-sister-tattoo-varsanyiangela

Source: @varsanyiangela via Instagram

illustration-pretty-floral-daisy-sister-tattoo-bonesjonestattoo

Source: @bonesjonestattoo via Instagram

part-of-my-heart-kitty-meow-family-sister-tattoo-jillryan_medmt

Source: @jillryan_medmt via Instagram

puzzle-piece-sister-tattoo-sigmainkart

Source: @sigmainkart via Instagram

8. Sister Script and Quote Tattoo Designs

While some folks prefer abstract designs that leave interpretation in the hands of the observer, others want to take the guesswork out of the meaning behind their ink. Script work or a quote tattoo provides the perfect way to do this. There is no clearer way to demonstrate your love for your sister than to permanently ink it on your arm.

Another popular choice for sisterhood script tattoos is to take a profound or inspirational quote and get a matching sister tattoo. These pieces are great examples of script work tattoos dedicated to sibling love.

arm-infinity-and-beyond-sister-tattoo-gareth_fabian_tattoo

Source: @gareth_fabian_tattoo via Instagram

colour-ying-yang-neo-traditional-sister-tattoo-kateblacktattoos

Source: @kateblacktattoos via Instagram

cute-line-sister-tattoo-whaleytattoo

Source: @whaleytattoo via Instagram

leeds-harrypotter-watercolor-sister-tattoo-euthanasia.ink

Source: @euthanasia.ink via Instagram

lovely-matching-rosemary-sister-tattoo-paintedpeopletattoos

Source: @paintedpeopletattoos via Instagram

twin-art-work-sister-tattoo-inkspire.logan

Source: @inkspire.logan via Instagram

9. Simple and Small Sister Tattoos

Not everyone wants large, bold ink. In fact, many people prefer small designs, especially when it comes to first sister tattoo ideas. Utilizing a variety of different styles and approaches – everything from black and gray stipple work to colorful butterfly tattoos is represented here – these pieces show that just because a tiny tattoo or small application is used, it doesn’t mean that little sister tattoo can’t be appealing.

blue-rose-color-illustration-sister-tattoo-popcorn__studio

Source: @popcorn__studio via Instagram

butterfly-stencil-sister-tattoo-tattoos_by_tara

Source: @tattoos_by_tara via Instagram

cute-moon-sun-matching-sister-tattoo-traveling_tattoos_

Source: @traveling_tattoos_ via Instagram

hermanas-sister-tattoo-yesstattooist

Source: @yesstattooist via Instagram

miles-apart-heart-sister-tattoo-sherryyamour

Source: @sherryyamour via Instagram

minimal-inked-sister-tattoo-vidalocatattoos

Source: @vidalocatattoos via Instagram

nice-sister-tattoo-brujadelbloquee

Source: @brujadelbloquee via Instagram

sun-wave-sister-tattoo-rarasciacca

Source: @rarasciacca via Instagram

10. Sister Sun and Moon Tattoo 

People have looked to the sun, moon, and stars since the beginning of time, creating stories and myths that bring the heavens to earth and help us make sense of the world. The sun and moon are also used to represent different qualities: light and dark, force and restraint, and masculine and feminine.

The deep meaning assigned to these celestial bodies makes them a great choice for a sun and moon tattoo. Many people even incorporate these heavenly bodies with a star tattoo to complete their cosmic designs.

healed-line-work-sun-moon-sister-tattoo-hotinktattoos

Source: @hotinktattoos via Instagram

matching-couple-love-sister-tattoo-matching.tattooss

Source: @matching.tattooss via Instagram

night-day-sister-love-tattoo-duhhh_sunshine

Source: @duhhh_sunshine via Instagram

watercolor-moon-of-my-life-sun-and-stars-sister-tattoo-charles_memphis

Source: @charles_memphis via Instagram

11. Unique Sister Tattoo Ideas

At their core, tattoos are tools for self-expression: what better way to show off to the world your style and sensibilities than with a one-of-a-kind tattoo, such as a pinky promise with your sister?

Thankfully for ink enthusiasts, talented tattoo artists are skilled at taking unique concepts and tattoo ideas and turning them into works of art that can be permanently worn on the skin. These are great examples of the variety of designs and concepts that can be used to commemorate sisterhood. American Traditional, Celtic knots and stylized designs that are reminiscent of Japanese irezumi are all on display in this diverse cross-section of sister tattoos.

bow-and-arrow-archer-sister-tattoo-cassandraparker

Source: @cassandraparker via Instagram

brush-stroke-japanese-sister-tattoo-sarayu_su

Source: @sarayu_su via Instagram

fun-glitz-sister-tattoo-enyverse

Source: @enyverse via Instagram

matching-trinity-knot-celtic-sister-tattoo-jimbo_cutler

Source: @jimbo_cutler via Instagram

old-school-classic-heart-sister-tattoo-avardetattoo

Source: @avardetattoo via Instagram
Source: @@viktor.srpon(author) via Instagram

russian-doll-sister-tattoo-arynfoxart

Source: @arynfoxart via Instagram

skatergirl-red-head-sister-matching-tattoo-tattoosbyheathervenable

Source: @tattoosbyheathervenable via Instagram

stay-fresh-love-sister-tattoo-stayfreshtattoos253

Source: @stayfreshtattoos253 via Instagram

traditional-bomb-sister-tattoo-old_store_tattoo_roma

Source: @old_store_tattoo_roma via Instagram

12. Watercolor

One popular trend sees tattoo artists using bright colors and a loose approach to creating designs reminiscent of watercolor paintings. Many of these pieces utilize bold, black lines and allow the colors to spill over the outline to enhance this interesting effect and create some truly unique tattoos. One reason that many sisters choose to get tattoos that use this approach is the shared experience many siblings had of using watercolors as children. By taking concepts – flowers, animals, and siblings sitting on swings are all represented here – and applying this playful approach, tattoo artists are able to create excellent matching sister tattoos.

dandelion-sister-tattoo-claire.faulkner.17

Source: @claire.faulkner.17 via Instagram

fresh-sister-tattoo-ana_201_

Source: @ana_201_ via Instagram

lily-lotus-watercolor-sister-tattoo-tarahblecreations

Source: @tarahblecreations via Instagram

seal-beach-watercolor-sister-tattoo-mr.inkwells

Source: @mr.inkwells via Instagram

watercolor-inked-dotwork-sister-tattoo-colorful_therapy

Source: @colorful_therapy via Instagram

watercolour-mountain-range-landscape-sister-tattoo-studioonederby

Source: @studioonederby via Instagram

Sister Tattoo FAQ

What symbols represent sisters?

Sisterhood is a concept that transcends modern society and goes back all the way to the hunter-gatherer origins of humanity. Unsurprisingly, many cultures use different symbols to represent this powerful relationship and here are just a couple.

In some Native American traditions, women — and the feminine traits of strength, fertility, and compassion — were represented by an X topped with a small circle to form a figure. When two of these designs were placed side by side and contained within a circle, the symbol referred to sisterhood and the power contained within this relationship.

In Celtic traditions, known for their intricate knot-work designs, there is another symbol representing sisterhood. Comprised of a stylized triquetra, or three-sided knot, the unbroken line that forms the shape is said to represent unending love. Three points of the design are said to represent the three stages in a woman’s life: maid, mother, and wise elder.  Finally, the Celtic Sister Knot contains a heart within the shape, completing this interesting design dedicated to sisterhood.

Are sister tattoos a good idea?

Not so long ago, tattoos were risqué expressions relegated to the fringes of society. Not anymore. With the changes in attitudes and perceptions of tattoos, more ladies are choosing to get tattoos and the deep bond sisters share is the perfect inspiration for some new ink.

With a variety of designs and styles to choose from, there is a sister tattoo out there for everyone and one of the best ways to permanently commemorate this love is through sharing the same tattoo.

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Stew Post

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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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