Have you ever liked a person, a thing, a time, anything else so much that you just wanted to make a literal part of your life? Express it in a way that showcases who you are to the world. Then getting a tattoo would be just right for you!
Now, I know since it’s your first time, going for an intricate piece of work wouldn’t be at all practical, so we have collected some of the easiest but precious-looking celebrity tattoo ideas for first timers..
Top 10 Best Tattoo Ideas For First Timers:
1. Dainty Heart
Inspired by business mogul Kylie Jenner, you can get the daintiest red heart (it may be hollow, like the Khy brand’s co-founder, or filled with red ink) for a classic tattoo! The thing you need to focus on here is the placement of the heart; the outer arm is among the least painful places for small tattoo ideas for first timers.
Pain Level: 2/10
2. Shoulder Script
As Cyrus, who is rumored to have had the word Muse tattooed after her mother last year, you can also contribute a phrase or word for the person you have complete faith in!
Pain Level: 4/10
3. Inner Forearm Tattoo
If you want to feel like Iron Man himself, you can get a small tattoo on the inside of your elbow like Robert Downey Jr. The star got it to commemorate his journey at Marvel alongside the rest of the Avengers’ infamous costars. But he gave an idea here as well:
You can also get a symbol or logo of a media outlet, foundation, religion, or anything that means the world to you. Symbols work great as small meaningful tattoos the first time because they are tiny and easy to understand.
Pain Level: 5/10
4. Above Knee Numerical Tattoo
BTS member V’s one and only simple us a numerical tattoo, 7. It’s a friendship tattoo that a whole South Korean musical group got to celebrate to signify their members a few years ago. You can opt for small meaningful tattoos the first time, like these for your birthday, a special day or occasion, or your lucky number, among others.
Pain Level: 2/10
5. Wrist Tattoo
A fine-line image or object works quite well on the wrist as small tattoo ideas for first timers. Since the area isn’t wide enough, you can go for a small motif or symbol: a butterfly, flower, zodiac symbol, or an icon such as Joe Jonas’s Axe. But make sure you are in love with your design because a wrist is something that’s not the easiest place to cover in day-to-day life.
Pain Level: 5/10
6. Cartoon Tattoos
Cartoon-based tats on thighs are definitely a top contender for tattoo ideas for first timers because they are personal and universal at the same time. Just like Bad Bunny with the colored-ink logo of the infamous Pokémon GO game, a pop culture logo will be meaningful but fun at the same time.
Pain Level: 3/10
7. Back Tattoo
Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Halsey (seen below) all support upper back tattoos. Aside from giving the tattoo artist a perfect canvas to work with for any type of design you go with, because of the high ratio of fat in this body part, the pain level is minimal!
Small meaningful tattoos first time ideas include: a row of butterflies, a word in a striking font, or a quote.
Pain Level: 3/10
8. Dainty Forearm Tattoo
Just because your heart’s set on a popular art symbol doesn’t mean you should keep it boring. By choosing a different colored ink or design or interpretation or a mix of both, like actress and model Kaia Gerber, who supports a red anatomical heart etching on her right forearm, you can make this design more unique!
Pain Level: 2/10
9. Memorial Tattoo
A design on the thigh is the easiest place among the best tattoo ideas for first timers. The side of the upper thigh also gives you a choice whether you want to showcase the art or not since it is an area that is generally covered. Michele Lea, breakout Glee star, got a memorial tattoo for her onscreen and offscreen sweetheart, Cory Monteith.
Pain Level: 3/10
10. Bird on Ankle
With a bird on your ankle, you are taking the timeless tat design on a cute road. The following reference image is from Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon’s social media, who herself got inked for the first time last year to commemorate the success of her past achievements, and I have to agree: a bird is THE symbol for it. Birds symbolize love, strength, and believing in yourself to achieve new heights.
Fair warning: unlike the upper back and arm tattoos we have seen until now, the ankle tattoos have a higher pain level because the body part doesn’t have much fat.
Pain Level: 6-7/10
FAQs
Q. How long does it take for tattoo ideas for first timers to heal?
Around 2-3 weeks, but it actually depends upon the placement of the tattoo and its size (even small, micro, or dainty pieces can make a difference, depending upon your skin type)
Q. How to aftercare for your first tattoo?
Your tattoo artist will give the general aftercare instructions, such as keeping the newly inked area away from sun exposure and dust and dirt and using a cream or gel they recommend.
Q. Where is the least painful place to get a small first tattoo?
Forearms, thighs, calves, and back are thought to be the least painful tattoo placements.
