15 Small Minimalist Tattoos You Won’t Regret Getting

Writer: Lisa Felepchuk

If you’ve been thinking about getting some ink done, but are still looking for designs that age well, these minimalist tattoos with meaning are sure to get your creative juices flowing. For most people, there needs to be a purpose behind the tattoo artwork they choose, and it can be tricky to find something that is meaningful, but will also will remain timeless.

With the minimal tattoo trend on the rise, these simplistic designs are on simple, inspiring and should age well, too. Read on to discover 15 small but mighty minimal tattoos you won’t regret.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Flowers

One or two wild flower stems is the modern day version of the hibiscus flower (think Hawaiian vacation) tat that was popular in decades past, but a lot more minimal and timeless.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Vines

If the idea of a flower or two is too basic for you, a simple vine that wraps around some or all of your arm or even down behind your ear can be a cool way to show your love for Mother Nature and all the goodness she gives us.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Geometric designs

Subtle patterns, like lines, dots or chevrons, pictured here, are a no fuss way to add some flash to your skin. The options are endless and you or your tattoo artist of choice will enjoy dreaming up a unique pattern combo.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Plant power

Cannabis advocates and part-time users will appreciate this temporary cannabis plant leaf design. Give it a try on your wrist, back of the arm or thigh and if you like it, you can commit to the real deal.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Delicious food

Whether it’s a meal that you crave constantly or a dish that holds a special meaning for you, getting a food-related tattoo, like these adorable little veggies, can be a playful way to show off your fav things to feast on.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Outerspace

If last month’s news of the U.S. Navy confirming the legitimacy of UFOs got your blood pumping, a tattoo that celebrates the celestial bodies is probably in order. You don’t have to go full-on spaceship or alien to prove your love (but you could). Choose instead something simple like a star, sun or moon.

Minimal tattoo ideas: Anatomically correct organs

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Anatomically correct organs

A tattoo of a Hallmark-style heart? Meh. A tattoo of an anatomically correct heart? Now we’re talking. From simple line art illustrations of the organs that keep blood pumping through our bodies to the fleshy one that dictates our thoughts and perception (the brain), there are a number of attractive tattoos options in this category.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Hand symbols

Physically pinky swearing with your bestie is so 2015. Ink that sentiment on your flesh and there’s no going back on your promise.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Book worms

Love the written word? A set of quotation marks on the wrist is a popular trend in minimal tattoos. Some folks are even getting matching ones with their bestie — one person gets the opening quote and the other gets the closing one.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Natural elements

Getting ink of something in nature that lights you up is an option to consider. If you’re big into surfing or the kind of person who needs to swim in any open body of water they see, a subtle wave, pictured here, could be a fit.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Personal hobby

Do all your friends know you for one specific hobby that you excel at? Maybe you’re a whiz with a needle and thread and to show off your love for creating you get a subtle version of the tools you use to create on your bod.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Zodiac sign

Your star sign is something that will always be a part of you. It’s hard to regret this choice. Rather than go with the literal interpretation of your sign, consider the constellation associated with it.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Wanderlust

Always dreaming of your next adventure? A simple outline of an airplane or train — or even a map — might be for you. Don’t like any of those? An architectural element from your most favourite place is design to consider. Maybe take inspiration from a stunning landscape you can't believe is in Canada — an outline of the mountains or a tree.

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Minimal tattoo ideas: Ultra minis

Any of the previously mentioned design ideas will work in varying sizes, but for someone looking to add the teensiest of art to their skin, an ultra mini design, like this ink pen on one finger, will do the trick.

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