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Getting A Tattoo For The First Time? Consider These No-Fail, Minimalist Designs

They are easy to hide, too!
by Cheska Santiago | Published Dec 12, 2020
PHOTO: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Instagram/motus.ink, Instagram/sabrinnna_
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Getting your first tattoo can be intimidating—after all, it's going to stay on your body forever, so you want to make sure it's something you *really* like. When choosing a design, we recommend getting one that's small so it can be easily hidden if the need arises. Minimalist line art is a *classic* choice, too, and they'll (hopefully) be less painful since they require little to no shading. 

Ready to see some inspo? Check out these classic, no-fail designs we spotted from Instagram:

  1. This thinly-lined flower sits nicely on the ribs, where you can show it off just as easily as you can hide it.

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    A post shared by Esin (@motus.ink)

  2. A classic heart is a no-fail design that looks pretty wherever you put it.

  3. Line art tattoos don't always have to be simple—check out the detail in the wings of the butterfly ink.

  4. One-word tattoos are always a good choice. We love how the female symbol is incorporated into the design!

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  5. This small leaf tattoo is the perfect, low-key way to show you're a plantita.

  6. You can also dedicate your first-ever tattoo to your fur baby!

  7. Getting a tattoo related to your favorite K-pop group is *real* dedication.

  8. Take good fortune with you everywhere you go by getting your lucky number inked on.

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    A post shared by Vlada Benson (@vladabenson)

  9. This cute wave tattoo will remind you of sunnier and better days.

  10. A moon tattoo is a subtle but sweet design.

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