As much as I love back tattoos, they're kinda hard to admire without the help of a mirror or the skills of a contortionist. Thighs, butt, hip, or rib tattoos? All cute, but also all hidden 90 percent of the time by clothes. So to make it easier on yourself (and your Instagram selfies) why not try a wrist tattoo? When you have an idea or design as good as these, you're gonna want to stare at your tat every chance you get.
Tiny Jet Plane Tattoo
Love to travel? Every time you look down at your wrist, let this cute little red plane remind you to start planning your next trip.
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Wrist Wrap Tattoo
No need to complicate your design idea. A vine tattoo wrapped around the wrist just makes sense.
Stick-and-Poke Star Tattoo
These tiny, faint stars are so dainty, you really only know they're there if you're looking for them—which would come in handy (pun very intended) if you needed to hide this tattoo from your old-school parents.
Multicolored Mini Moon Tattoo
A colorful tattoo doesn't have to totally dominate your arm if you don't want it to. This vibrant moon design on the wrist is proof that simple just works.
Zodiac Sign Wrist Tattoo
A tattoo of your zodiac sign on your wrist will let everyone know upfront what to expect of you (for better or worse) as soon as you shake their hand.
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Coffee Lover Tattoo Design
If your hand doesn't feel complete without a coffee cup in it, make your love permanent with a little latte tattoo design of a coffee cup on the inside of your wrist.
Delicate Semicolon Tattoo
A tattoo doesn't have to be intricate to be meaningful. This semicolon, a symbol of mental health awareness, is as powerful as it is simple.
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Gradient Line Tattoo
If you can't decide between a minimal design or a tattoo with bold color, how about an ombré line down the side of your wrist like this?
Island Outline Tattoo
Pay tribute to your home or favorite place to visit with a simple outline. Even better, slap it on your wrist so you think of it every day.
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World Map Wrist Tattoo
Or don't limit yourself to just one place. Get the whole damn world tattooed on your wrist if you want.
Heart Hand Tattoo
This might not be what you think of when you envision a "heart tattoo," but that's exactly what makes this one so cool and different.
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Moon Phase Wrist Tattoo
This moon phase tattoo flows perfectly down the back of the wrist.
Bobby-Pin Wrist Tattoo
A bobby pin down the side of the wrist is the perfect tattoo for a hairstylist looking for a design that ties back to their passion. And hey, you'll never lose your bobby pin again.
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Fall Foliage Tattoo Design
If fall is more of your jam than spring and summer, skip the flower and vine tattoos and go straight for the color-changing fall leaves.
Lord of the Rings Wrist Tattoo
Pay homage to your favorite book or movie with a tattoo only other fans would recognize, like this Quenya letter from Lord of the Rings.
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Dainty Dragon Tattoo Design
If you're obsessed with Game of Thrones, get a tiny dragon as a nod to the books or to the first seven seasons of the show (let's be honest—the last season doesn't deserve your love).
Abstract Line Art Tattoo
The perfect spot for a tattoo of a woman leaning on her wrist? On your own wrist, duh.
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White-Ink Wrist Tattoo
If you love the idea of a star tattoo but don't want something too overdone, try a twinkle star in white ink to set yours apart.
Tiny Paw Print Tattoos
Put your love for your favorite cat or dog in ink with tiny paw print tracks like this.
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Black-and-White Rose Wrist Tattoo
One way to make your flower tattoo unique is with the placement. This rose on the side of the wrist and down the hand feels cool and different from the rest.
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This article originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.com. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
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