Tattoos are more popular than ever. According to a survey, one in nine people in Germany already has a tattoo, with one in four between the ages of 20 and 39 having an image on their skin. If you are also thinking about getting engraved with a beautiful design, then you have come to the right place. We have put together the most popular tattoo ideas for men and women that are currently trendy. Take a look at our suggestions for motifs and body parts and get inspired for a modern design!
Choosing the best tattoo design can sometimes be really overwhelming. Many people choose a motif that has a deep meaning and at the same time looks good on the skin. If you are looking for onemodern designthen the current trends can help you choose. In 2017, geometric tattoo motifs remain trendy, but they are increasingly being designed in a minimalist and delicate way. Classic symbols such as triangles and squares are becoming increasingly important. The minimalist trend is complemented by the so-called single line designs, in which the motif is only depicted by one unbroken line. The popular designs also include photorealistic 3D motifs and colorful watercolor tattoos.
When it comes to body parts, the hips and inner arms are the most popular places for women to get a tattoo this year. The area under the breast is also becoming more and more popular. Since these areas of the body are not visible at all times, more and more women are choosing them for a beautiful tattoo. The feet, wrists and neck are often tattooed with subtle tattoos, although larger motifs are being avoided this year. We summarize the most popular tattoo ideas for women below.
Photorealistic tattoos
The photorealistic design for tattoos looks like a real work of art and can only be done by artificially gifted tattoo artists. With a photorealistic tattoo, portraits of people or animals, as well as any other motif, are engraved with high precision. The resulting designs look really realistic and decorate the skin in a very special way.
Geometric &WatercolorTattoos
Watercolor tattoo ideas remain trendy this year, but are increasingly being combined with geometric motifs. The contouring also ensures that the tattoo does not fade and lose its significance after a while.
SmallTattoos
Among the small tattoos, delicate motifs for fingers or feet are really popular. Various travel motifs are perfect for this and suit everyone who likes to travel. Small airplanes, world maps, compasses, stamps and original wanderlust sayings offer cool ideas for a small tattoo.
Single Line Tattoo
If you particularly like subtle tattoos, this new tattoo trend is definitely for you. Single line tattoos are great delicate images that are created from an uninterrupted line. Experienced tattoo artists can use this technique to create wonderful motifs that look really elegant on the skin.
Writings and sayings in particular can be engraved as an original single line tattoo. However, these should not be too long and you have to find a suitable font for this.
Unalome Tattoo
More and more women are having the Unalome symbol tattooed, especially under the chest or somewhere on the arm. But what exactly does the popular motif mean? Unalome is the Buddhist symbol of enlightenment and is said to depict a ray of sunshine. The intertwined lines symbolize the difficult path to enlightenment. This tattoo is often done with a lotus flower at the top.
Which motifs for men are trending?
Among the trendy tattoo designs for men you will not find filigree motifs and small tattoos, but rather impressive tribal and geometric symbols. Similar to women, 3D and photorealistic motifs are popular, although tattoos worn by men are usually larger. Another popular trend for this year is blackwork tattoos, which are done using only black ink. The resulting designs are particularly eye-catching and look modern and expressive on the skin. Men can also be engraved with watercolors, but the motifs are usually combined with clear contours. For men who prefer minimalist designs, the trendy dotwork tattoos are best.
The inner arm is also a popular part of the body for men. For larger motifs, however, the upper arms and back are suitable places for an impressive tattoo. Motifs that extend from the back over the shoulder to the forearm are also particularly popular. The combination with a chest tattoo is also trendy.
Tribals
Tattoos with tribal motifs have been particularly popular among men for several years. Polynesian tattoos are also very trendy this year. Every Maori tattoo has a deep meaning as the design consists of many different symbols. We have more information about the most popular motifs and their meaningin this articlecompiled.
BlackworkTattoos
If you want an eye-catching design for your next tattoo, you simply can't go wrong with Blackwork Tattoo. This trend is characterized by clean lines and lots of black. Blackwork tattoos make a clear statement and are a real eye-catcher. The arms are the most suitable parts of the body, but the back and legs are just as suitable.
GeometricMotive
As with women, geometric tattoos are also enjoying increasing popularity with men. The clear lines and abstract designs have a very special charm and look really nice on the skin. Popular motifs for a geometric tattoo include compasses, arrows, origami, and various animals made from geometric figures.
PhotorealisticTattoo ideas for men
The photorealistic tattoos for men often depict portraits of women and always have a very specific meaning. Skilled tattoo artists can transfer any photo directly onto the skin and engrave it underneath for eternity. The best parts of the body for a large photorealistic tattoo are the upper arms and back. There the tattoo artist has greater freedom of design and can tattoo you with a truly realistic 3D design.
