Female tattoos – or tattoos that are feminine in design, and are usually favored by women or girls – are becoming more and more common.

For the first fifty or sixty years after tattooing became commonplace and even mainstream in modern society, few women got tattoos – in fact, those that did were the exception and usually a touch eccentric or rebellious.

All that changed about twenty years ago when tattooing became more socially acceptable, largely due to the many celebrities who publicly sported tattoos. Some of these were women, and so the female tattoo became more common and acceptable. Nowadays most people find female tattoos sexy and attractive, they certainly aren't offensive anymore.

Tattoos for women

That having been said it’s still true that more men than women get tattoos and it’s even true that there is a little element of social rebellion inherent in a woman’s decision to get a tattoo, although this is less and less the case, tattoos are more like a fashion item these days.

However, female ink is no longer shocking, and we no longer jump to conclusions about a woman’s moral character based on whether or not she has a few tattoos!

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine Tattoos

sexy star tattoo on foot for girls

Cool place for a tattoo....but so cute .holy crap! I thought at first they were temps until i saw the redness and read the tags!

sexy star tattoos on back for women

Sexy star tattoo for girls

One of the most fashionable trends that has evolved in tattoo design is the lower back tattoos. It has developed to be one of the most popular choices for women in terms of the placement and location of their tattoos. This is the sexiest part of a woman's body since it highlights the natural curve of a woman's figure. It is one section of the body that a woman can show off without exposing too much. Having a tattoo on this part of the body is also attractive due to today's modern fashion. Low rise jeans are designed to be worn low around the hips to expose a lower back tattoo. In addition to this, cropped top and midriffs clothes definitely allow more visibility and bring focus to the curves of a woman's lower back. This location also gives women the advantage of being able to totally hide or conceal their tattoos when necessary, since the lower back can be fully covered with regular and conservative clothes.

Aside from the sexy appeal and seductiveness that these tattoos present, they are frequently in demand because of the ample space that they provide for a wide tattoo design. This area is one of the widest parts of the human body, making it spacious for larger or horizontal tattoo designs. The lower back is also less likely to stretch due to weight change or pregnancy so the tattoo doesn't shrink or fade easily.

There are a lot of designs to choose from when it comes to lower back tattoos. Larger "V" designs or the horizontal designs like the tribal, heart, butterfly or fairies are the most popular. Other smaller designs such as stars, hearts, crosses and suns are also more often in demand. They can also be multi-colored or monotone, big or small, symmetrical or asymmetrical-the possibilities are endless.

It is always hard to choose the right design since tattoos are permanent and hard to remove, so always remember to do a little research. Most tattoo parlors have an extensive selection of designs that can be applied on the lower back, and it is not hard to look for a pattern or an example in different popular tattoo magazines.