Think aloud
Palm tattoos are ink ideas applied directly to the skin of the palm of the hand, and they’re gaining more and more traction these days – thanks to Angelina Jolie.
Jolie sparked quite a few headlines when the photographers captured the actress’s newest ink and the world wanted to know what prompted her to get tattoos of abstract daggers on the palms of her hands. What’s the tea on palm tattoos?
Palm tattoos are a unique form of body art because they’re sensitive, they’re known to fade away within the first few years of getting them, and they’re quite dependent on your lifestyle. With that out of the way, though, palm tattoos are bold and beautiful, and we’ve prepared a few of our favorites to snatch your attention.
1. A flower tattoo on the palm
Flower tattoos can carry a myriad of meanings, but that’s what makes them fresh and fun! Whether you opt for everyone’s favorite roses, whimsical cherry blossoms, or your own birth flowers, you can’t go wrong with a floral palm tattoo.
2. A spider tattoo on the palm
What about a spider tattoo on your palm, though? Spiders might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they’re packed with symbolism and meaning. Spiders represent the acceptance of fate and destiny, as well as your ability to affect the way you weave the web of fate.
3. A palm tattoo of a bee
Bee tattoos are some of the most surprising tattoo trends out there, but we’re more than happy to talk about them! Bees represent teamwork, loyalty, love, and family, and they’re a great way for you to pay homage to the people you love the most.
4. A palm tattoo of a paper boat
We’ve all made little paper boats when we were younger, but who would’ve thought we’d grow up to get them tattooed on our palms? Whether you want to remember your childhood or commemorate your path through life, you might want to get a paper boat tattoo on your palm.
5. A detailed and delicate butterfly tattoo on the palm
Butterfly tattoos are far from basic and boring! Whether you’re getting your first tattoo ever or working on a design that’s going to know everyone’s socks off, you might want to experiment with different symbols and elements that make your butterfly tattoo better than the rest.
6. A sausage dog tattoo on the palm
Doggy tattoos are all the rage these days and we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to rave about this particular palm tattoo of a little sausage dog. Dogs represent loyalty, determination, and courage, and they’re the perfect tattoo motif for people who are pet parents or share an unhealthy obsession with four-legged friends.
7. A red ink palm tattoo
When picking the perfect design for your palm tattoo, don’t shy away from experimenting with red, pink, or even white ink. Black tattoos might be timeless and effortless, but you’re allowed to switch things up from time to time – especially when you’re getting a tattoo that’s sort of semi-permanent, anyway.
8. A symmetric leaf tattoo on the palm
Why not get a tattoo on both your palms? Whether you go with a leaf tattoo or something completely different, you can make the design of your tattoo symmetric and satisfying.
9. A tattoo of dots on the palm
Dotted tattoos are quite a mystery, aren’t they? Whether you opt for three dots that represent the past, present, and future or a dotted design that depicts something special, you’re guaranteed to leave the tattoo parlor with a smile on your face.
10. A hand-poked heart tattoo on the palm
Hand-poked tattoos are tattoos made without the use of tattoo machines. Hand tattoos are oftentimes hand-poked, and that’s the case with palm tattoos, too. A hand-poked heart tattoo might be the exact tattoo motif you’re on the hunt for.
11. A palm tattoo of a flower and sparkles
We’re obsessed with simple and subtle tattoo motifs because they’re easier to work with. When you opt for a single flower tattoo complete with a couple of sparkles, you get a design that’s timeless and effortless.
12. A “no love” tattoo on the palm
What a great tattoo, right? Whether you’re looking for ink inspiration or scrolling through a myriad of ink designs for no freakin’ reason, you can’t deny that a tattoo of a crying heart-eye with a “no love” sign makes you want to get tattooed right away.
13. A palm tattoo of sparkles
Sparkles are almost always a great tattoo motif! Sparkles can be purely decorative or symbols of guidance, hope, and the pursuit of your goals. Still, sparkles are some of the most common filler tattoos, too.
14. A barbed wire heart tattoo on the palm
A barbed wire heart or a heart with thorns and spikes typically represents the pain and suffering that Jesus endured for the sake of humanity. With that out of the way, though, a spiky heart can represent strength, resilience, and faith in God, too.
15. A geometric tattoo on the palm
Geometric shapes are common palm tattoo motifs, too. Geometric tattoos consist of a variety of shapes, such as circles, triangles, and squares, which are arranged in a visually pleasing way, and that’s why they’re the perfect tattoo motif for you.
16. A spiderweb tattoo on the palm
Spiderweb tattoos are awesome, too! Spiderwebs are seen as symbols of a struggle you might have overcome recently or something you needed to wait for a really, really long time. Actually – spiderwebs are quite a common tattoo motif among prisoners for obvious reasons.
17. An abstract tattoo on the palm
Abstract tattoos are perfect for modern minimalists who want everyone to wonder “What the heck does your tattoo mean!?” With an abstract tattoo on your palm, you’re guaranteed to attract attention everywhere you go.
18. A colored abstract tattoo on the palm
While black tattoos deserve the spotlight, we can’t forget about colored tattoos, either! With a blue, red, or purple abstract tattoo on your palm, you can send a message to the world that you aren’t afraid of experimenting and expressing your creativity.
19. A skull tattoo on the palm
What about a skull tattoo on your palm? Skulls are typically seen as symbols of death, but they’re much more than that. Skulls are interesting and intricate, and they’re great representatives of the fragility of life and the need to live life to the fullest.
20. A circle tattoo on the palm
A simple circle tattoo on your palm might not seem like much, but you can assign *so many* meanings to a circle tattoo. Maybe you want to celebrate the circle of life. Maybe you want to play with the meaning of protection and safety. Whatever the case might be, a circle tattoo on your palm will look (and feel!) wonderful.
21. An ornamental palm tattoo
We’re ending the article with an ornamental tattoo! Ornamental tattoos are decorative rather than functional or meaningful, but they’re a great way to embellish your hands, fingers, and palms without spending money on jewelry.
