Tattoo Trends 2024: Which Designs Are In and Which Are Out?

Want a new tattoo but don't have a design in mind? You're in the right place. We rounded up the top tattoo trends for the new year to help spark ideas for your next ink, since a little bit of inspiration never hurts.

That said, just because trends come and go does not mean that your tattoo is out of fashion. The most important thing is that you like it. The idea of a tattoo trend means that certain designs and styles are more popular than others. Then you can be inspired by those that speak to you.

So whether you're someone who's been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo for a while, or simply feel it's finally time for a new design, at least one of 2024's tattoo trends will likely get you brainstorming. Read on for our predictions.

Tattoo trends 2024

Individual letters can also have great meaning, e.g., the initials of your loved one. But in 2024 we are going one step further and having affirmations engraved under our skin. These are positive statements that we hope to internalize. And a tattoo is practically the epitome of internalization.

Delicate lines and minimalist motifs will continue to be all the rage in 2024. Stars such as Rita Ora and Kendall Jenner are already big fans of subtle fine-line tattoos. The technique makes it easy to achieve abstract motifs as well as exact depictions of animals or flowers. What we particularly love about the tattoo trend is that it is just as versatile and can be easily adapted to personal motifs. This year, however, animals via the popular tattoo technique are particularly very now.

If Hailey Bieber is leading the way, we're following suit—or at least something like it. Shortly before the start of 2024, the model got a tiny tattoo (a mini bow, to be precise), setting the tone for tattoos in the new year. Mini ornaments are also still very popular as a motif in this size. They look like fine pieces of jewelry on the skin and also work on the fingers or wrist as a substitute for “real” jewelry. They are usually a sophisticated series of dots and lines. While mandalas are often large and feature broad, deep black lines, the mini designs are often tiny, and therefore perfect for tattoo beginners.

This article first appeared on Glamour Germany.