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With respect to commitments, few commitments are as intimidating as a whole new tattoo, especially if it's your first. On the one hand, tattoos are informed by taste and, like anyone who looked at the old playlists of iTunes can attest, tastes change like tides. For another, tattoos are more permanent than even "until death are part of" (you can not divorce your own biology, after all). Oh, and be integrated injured. A lot.

Nevertheless, although they are culturally culturally on the rear chambers of the nineteenth century brothels and bikers of the twentieth century, tattoos are experiencing a popularity. On aSurvey 2012 Harris, 21% of American adult sport tattoos. When you refine the data to be applied only to the millennial millennial demographics, this number is 40% (by additional searches of thePEW Research Center)

In short, we are in the thesis of a reborn of fried cold tattoo. And if you are not yet part of the party, there is no better time to join than now. The only question:What in the world are you going to get?

"We generally recommend starting from small and placing tattoo somewhere that is not very visible, while [newcomers] are able to get used to it before jumping in something bigger", declares Jessica Jones, ofRed rocket tattoo, At New York.

To help you further reduce your options, we have worn more hundreds of social media accounts, talked to experts from all of the industry, discussed with integrated friends and colleagues and consulted our personal experience ( Between us two, we have more than half a dozen tattoos). In this document you will find 100 of the most chic and elegant ideas for first time cool tattoos. Who knows: Maybe you will find the one for you - or at least inspiration for one.

1. A rose

Flowers - more precisely, roses classify among the most timeless designs of tattoo. As revealed in a recent exposure to New York Historical Society, you can trace the tendency toWomen of high society in the Victorian era, which discreetly used the design in places that are easy to hide, as under the wrist (it could be concealed by a bracelet). If you want to play safe, opt for a simple tattoo like this one.

2. A bouquet

Or work with an artist on a packaged bouquet ofall Your favoriteflowers.

3. Orchids

As long asplants of the house Come on, the orchids, if they are supported correctly, are among the longest (and, if you ask most tatamakers, the nearest, too). Get one that lasts forever.

4. Succule

DeliciousAlso, continue to have apparently endless. This piece of minimalist tattoo, which belongs to and has been designed byBetter life Ashley Moor-Editor is an example of how to conceive them.

5. VIGNES

Cut the flowers butpaste with the greenery. Wrap your wrist, forearm or even your thigh with agile and elegant vines.

6. A willow

The contemplative nature of the willow is friendly for a contemplative soul - and its simple tattoo.

7. A palm tree

"You will not be able to go to the beach for two weeks after having your tattoo," says Jones. The excess exposure to the sun and sand can cause irreparable damage to your skin or worse: the work. However, this does not mean that a cool tattoo like this can not evoke a little bit of this breeze during everyday life.

8. A pine

"The color tends to be harder on the skin, because the ink must be well saturated," says Thornhill. In other words: More needles than a traditional black ink tattoo requires.

9. A maple

If you are going to have a colorful tattoo, consider going for a design made in the watercolor style that is all the rage nowadays. When your tattoo fades - and do not deceive yourself, it will escape, a splashing ink tends to age better than more brighter pieces.

10. An entire forest

"Many people these days do not realize that most artists have a book full of original drawings that they drew - and want to tattoo," says Jones. "Choose an artist whose style you like. Then choose from their book. In this way, you will have something special that no one else has."

11. A LION

Another source of inspiration from nature: theanimal Kingdom. "The first step is to have the idea," says Thornhill. "If you had the problem at the shop and you have a hard time thinking what to look for, artists can help you. We will ask customersWhat means the most towards them andor They think they have tattoo. Then we work our magic to design something special, they can appreciate forever. "

12. A wolf

Something about the lines of thisfierce-Who was meticulously done byDan Bythoodood, ToNew York adorned-Courte of our colleague, Tyler Stewart, is a great way to pay tribute to the Darwinian ancestor of the best friend of man.

13. Dogs

Human relations could wax and swim, butThe love of a dog remains the same. Memorate your puppy. (Also, speaking of personal experience - the conception above, by the artistOK, Does Morgan have a dog tattoo is an excellent conversation starter.)

14. Cats

Align yourself withBetter lifeofficial position on theCat debate against dogs.

15. A paw footprint

Get a paw footprint is an abstract way tocommemorate your most inferred and sweetest family member.

16. A butterfly

Float like one of them.

17. A bee

Or sting like one of them. (But not as much as you know,get a tattoo.)

18. Feathers

You will see many of these simple tattoos toCoachlla and a burning man.

19. A dove

Some consider basic bird tattoos. But if you crash trends and get a stylized geometric design, your bird will be anything but.

20. Chocolate

Come on.Everyone loves chocolate.

21. A slice of cake

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. (You will need to provide the edible version yourself, however.)

22. A cupcake

With a cherry on the top.

23. A good cooking sentimental

All cool tattoos should not make sense, says Jones, but "some people prefer significant tattoos!" If you grew up, say, New York, a bagel is a way to wear your hometown with you, no matter where you go to life.

24. A city horizon

Or, get even more literal: a horizon tattoo of the city pay tribute to the city where all the beginning and timers will be happy to learn that a design like this simple contour tattoo does not require more than one hour under the pistol, at the absolute.

25. Your home state silhouette

A recent tendency to the tattoo opts to get an overview of yourState of the house. In this way, you can wait and ruminate; If you want to fill it at a later date, with dye, topography, roads, townships, geometric design, or even simply black shading, you can. Or, you can leave it as the rare art sheet.

26. Coordinates

The coordinates of a special place, explains Jones, rank among the latest demands for the most common rocket rocket tattoo. You know: something like the exact location of your birthplace or the birthplace of your child.

27. A world map

You could also go macro.

28. Earth

Truly macro.

29. The moon

Any tattoo that you get can serve as an anchor in a room finally larger and more elaborate. Take this moon crescent, for example. It was a launch cushion for a handle made by three distinct artists - especially byNicolas Gualteros, ToSENA TATTOO-And is an excellent example of how you can mix more than one style in something inimitably unique.

30. A planet

Often, artists and tattoo studios will offer "flash tattoos" in one-day events. A flash tattoo is a pre-designed and preformed art of art that is available on an appointment base, first arrival for the first time. They are usually small and usually require less than one hour of work-therefore,shine. The magic jack on Jupiter above (Ari's), made byBaris Yesilbas, ToGrease tattoo In Brooklyn, is such a flash tattoo.

31. The sun

If that is enough for our solar system to revolve around it, it is good enough to win a place on your skin.

32. The whole solar system

Extremely macro.

33. Stars

Starlight, shiny star, it could be the first tattoo you get tonight. (You would follow in the footsteps ofDorothy Parker, who had a small clandestine blue star inside his biceps.)

34. A galaxy

Take away with you a healthy reminder that no matter what you feel or face,The existence is vast.

35. Your zodiac sign

One thing you can guarantee will never change is yourZodiac sign.

36. An infinite symbol

Or, just capture the heavenly essence of the universe in its entirety with an elegant and simple infinite sign.

37. An equation

There is no shame to let the world know about your penchant forPhysicist of history history.

38. A date

Maybe it's the date of your wedding anniversary. Maybe it's the day your first child is born. Or maybe it's April 27, 2018 (dayAvengers: War of Infinity hit the theaters, for those who have not committed the occasion of the memory). Whatever the day you choose, remember that you will see it on all the other days of your life, so it should be of particular importance that changes its life, as these three examples.

39. A TIME

An idea: discover the exact time you were born and memorize the importance of your whole being. (Your birth certificate must have the info you are looking for.)

40. A clock

Consider getting this time in analog. It's a timeless style!

41. A compass

Yes, all circle-shaped tools, all tested, from trade work, as well as tattoos as they do in real life.

42. A sailboat

Pirate-skull-and-crossbones: outside. The ships pirates road on: in.

43. Or just a sail

And no, we are not talking about the song of the Awolnation in the way of functionality. (Although yes, peoplehave Got it tattooed.)

44. A lighthouse

Fans of stories likeGatsby the magnificent WhereBioshock Infinite May show their appreciation of well-designed fictional work with a well-designed minimalist lighthouse.

45. Waves

As Thomas Jefferson once said, "The Sea Boisante de la Freedom is never without a wave."

46. ​​A NAUTILUS

TheUltra Nautical inspired tattoos. (And this piece is proof that, yes, some artists will tattoo your hand.)

47. Shells

Although common, shellfish tattoos are really pretty poetic. A real shell serves to protect the marine mollusc that shelters shelter, and so a tattoo of one can symbolize your courage and toughness. Or, he can literally say simply that you really liketo go to the beach.

48. A starfish

Fun made: sea stars are technically living creatures, but they do not have a brain and blood.

49. A lobster

In the middle of the Midwinter blizzards, let your lobster tattoo bring you back to the sunny Saturdays on the sand-toe beach (and a lobster roll in your hand).

50. A fish

If you are in the mentality for an aquatic tattoo, you will find few more graceful forms than Windowy wages of a Siamese combat fish.

51. Two fish

Double on a trend and double.

52. Red fish

The red is well known as the most, UM,CARNEL TRIVING Color. (Arecent study By Okcupid revealed that men and women carrying red received more messages than those who wear another color.)

53. Blue fish

For more ideas about Farfelu tattoo fish, check thisScary inspiration.

54. Work of art inspired by nursery rhyme

(See what we did there?)

55. A line of text

"With respect to writing, make sure it was [in] clear [police]," says Thornhill. To browse the characters of characters, checkDafont.com. It is an invaluable database, filled with nearly 40,000 free policies to choose from.

56. Writing screen of a loved one

The most unique police of all, however, is a personal writing. An example: our colleague, Madeline Purdue, received a note from his grandmother engraved on his side. It is a carbon copy and a permanently engraved memory of the card it has received from Nana for its 18th anniversary - the last birthday card.

57. Just a word or two

Your favorite novel,poem, Song What!

58. Punctuation

We are partial to the light complexity and a simple elegance of Ampersand.

59. A semicolon

Point-semicolon tattoos have gained popularity over the years as a symbol of hope and perseverance for people who have difficulty in mental illness. "A semicolon represents a sentence that the author could have ended, but chose not to" explain people toSemicolan of the project. "The sentence is your life and the author is you."

60. A corresponding tattoo or aligning

"We get a lot of matching tattoo [requests] between family members and friends, who is still cute," says Jones. It also works for couples too.

61. A heart

As an artwork, it also works well either broken, intact or everywhere between the two.

62. TK

No, companions editors, we have not forgotten an entrance here. ("TK," for those who do not know, it's writer-Ese to "come", as in, "coming text".) If you wonder why the skin of this image looks so raw, In fact it's because Morgan had simple tattoo while we were in the middle of writing.

63. 525 600

Diehard fans ofTo rent Know this number (and phrase) by heart.

64. Roman numerals

An idea: if your team has ever won aSuper Bowl, get that.

65. Atomic symbol

There are 118 elements on theperiodic table, each with its own complex structure. Choose one.

66. Chemical formulas

Or combine a pile. Choose a compound that means a lot for you-if you are a painter, for example, you may get the chemical compound for painting and spring.

67. A MER (with a mouth)

"I [recently] Daadpool rides a unicorn," says Rusty Thornhill. "This was really fun. "

68. The Avengers

To assemble!

69. A hero you deserve.

But not one you need.

70. A SKYWALKER

Choose the light side or the dark side, or both!

71. A Poké ball

Even if you missed theBoy game games or commercial cards of the elementary school of the late 90s, there is a good bet that you played some iteration of the game. After all,Pokémon GO has been downloaded near half abillion Time, and after its 2016 exit, overlooked both iTunes and Google Play App stores for months at the end.

72. A main ball

For those who do not know, the main bullet is Poké Balls like what the lion is at the jungle: king.

73. Your favorite Pokémon

With more than 800 Pokémon in Pokédex, you are required to find the one who is the best of there. (The right answer: Jolteon.)

74. A dragon

Of all mythical creatures, few are more majestic or powerful than theCharzard dragon.

75. Game Of Thrones crested house

"A LANNER always pays his debts."

76. The relics of death

A minimalist tribute toa fictional body that has inspired millions of lives (and still draws regular comparisons of the real world on social media to date).

77. A plane window

Few experiences are more transformative than yourFirst flight in a window bench, looking at a topographic extent to 35,000 feet.

78. An airplane

The view from the outside is not bad either.

79. Mountain chain

Especially if you fly onRockies.

80. Rosie Riveting

No, she did not exist technically - but she was nevertheless a tectonically powerful icon.

81. Music Notes

Think about your favorite melody, follow the partition of your favorite part and get it permanently engraved.

82. A gramophone

Hey, you'll needSomething Disseminate this favorite tone of yours.

83. Headphones

Although you may want to keep it to yourself ...

84. Your heartbeat

The beat of music is one thing. The pace ofyouis another thing (better) thing.

85. Something this guy

TattoolerGeorgie Williams Custom-designs individual pieces in its unique, high tech, inspired by the machine,Tron-style.

86. OR THIS GIRL

Chotatooer, who travels from time to time but is based onTemperance tattoo, In San Francisco, offers a unique style of type: bright, audacious, beautiful and saturated at the point of no return.

87. Or this guy

The rich Moody sleeves of Ryan Flaherty, whose base of the house isPioneering tattoo, In Chicago, are the type of works of art you expect to see a high quality frame only at the brushed brass base, the frame is your skin.

88. Or that girl

Modern and deconstructed patches ofDiana FelixAre among the only tattoos of the type (sensual, scandalous) with such an inimitative class.

89. A ferris wheel

We all hadFun on ferris wheels. Leave a ferris wheel having fun on you.

90. A carousel

Ideme goes for joyful maneuvers.

91. A red balloon

Or 99.

92. A snowflake

You know what they say: every snowflake is 100% unique.

93. A snow globe

So take a lot of them!

94. A parasol

From Mary Poppins to GalahadKingsman, you can not go wrong with thattimeless accessory.

95. Logo of the company

Sometimes companies offer a literal tit-tat. If you get their inked logo, you get free stuff. For example, people of & pizza offer free pizzafor one year For the first 20 or more, people will come to the opening of a new store - if they had tattoo. (This pizza logo is an ampersand, a design that we are still amazed, makes the decision here a little evidence.)

96. An arrow

For incrediblyniche joke, do it on your knee.

97. Wings

You will feel liberated as a bird.

98. "Mom"

I can not go wrong with a classic.

99. "Dad"

But youcan Put it update for the life of equality of the 21st century.

100. Your wedding ring (one of the most thoughtful tattoos)

Well, look at that. It turns youcan Fabricate"Until death separates us" As permanent like tattoo (or a pair of tattoos).

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