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Gone are the days of boring old ankle or bicep tattoos depicting dolphins and yin-yang signs - wrist tattoos are the new “it.” But what do they look like and are they good enough for you? Well, check out our article dedicated to wrist tattoos, and let’s find out!
Be as it may, the wrist is a prime location for cool tattoos because it’s both easily visible and easy to conceal. This means you can show off your ink to your heart’s content or cover it up when you’re feeling a bit more buttoned-up. Plus, these tattoos are super versatile - you can go for small wrist tattoo designs or opt for something bold and colorful.
But let’s not forget about the pain factor here. Wrist tattoos can be a bit of a doozy in the ouchie department, so if you’re averse to needles or have a low pain tolerance, you might want to think twice before taking the plunge. But hey, no meaningful wrist tattoo comes pain-free, right? It’s all worth it in the end!
In terms of the tattoo designs here, the sky’s the limit. From simple, minimalist tattoo designs to intricate, detailed artwork, there’s something out there for everyone. Just make sure you do your research and find a reputable artist who knows their stuff - the last thing you want is a wonky, poorly executed tattoo that you’ll regret for the rest of your life.
Ready to take a look at our wrist tattoo gallery? If so, you know the drill - scroll on down below, vote for the unique tattoo designs you think are worthy of finding their way to the top of this list, and share this article with your ink-mad friends.
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Phrase Wrist Tattoo
"I got this in honor of my sister who recently passed from cancer. I was able to get her writing traced and out on my wrist."
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Beautiful. I'm sorry for the loss of your sister.
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Crossed Banana Wrist Tattoo
"The tattoo is better than the original art piece."
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Banana for scale
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Cornflower Bracelet Wrist Tattoo
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So pretty
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Infinity Bracelet Wrist Tattoo
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Pretty and subtle. The looped bracelet is beautifully done.
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Chrome Anchor Wrist Tattoo
"Looks like chrome."
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Tromp l'oeil in every aspect.
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Symbols Wrist Tattoo
"I was at a wedding and met a woman with the same wrist tattoos as me."
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Meaningful tats.
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Bracelet Wrist Tattoo
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So delicate.
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Small Wrist Hedgehog Wrist Tattoo
"Small wrist hedgehog, my first!"
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Cat Wrist Tattoo
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Gorgeous
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Easter Wrist Tattoo
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Cute
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Couple Wrists Tattoo
"Tattoos my boyfriend I got on our wrists."
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If you find out that he cheats on you, you should get tattoos, where there is a shark eating his fish, and you get a shark with a fat belly.
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Sea Lovers Wrist Tattoo
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Small Cup Of Tea Tattoo
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Medical Wrist Tattoo
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Mushroom Guy Tattoo On Wrist
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I need this when I am old enough!
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Mountains Tattoo On The Wrist
"God is greater than the highs and lows."
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Very nice!
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Anatomical Heart Tattoo
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Ornamental Wrist Jewelry Tattoo
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So pretty
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Matching Floral Tattoos For Sisters
"Most adorable matching floral tattoos for sisters."
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Great idea for sisters
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Baby Yoda Wrist Tattoo
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His f*ckin name is Grogu.
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Sun And Moon Wrists Tattoos
"May the sun bring you energy by day, may the moon restore you by night."
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So delicate
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Diamond Wrist Tattoo
"Finally got the plumbob tattoo I’ve always wanted on my wrist! Couldn’t have asked for anything better."
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Cute and sparkly
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Word Tattoo With Negative Semicolon On Left Wrist
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Rose Wrist Tattoo
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Couple Sign Tattoos
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What's with all the semicolon tats?
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Bulldog Wrist Tattoo
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Gorgeous
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Tribal Cuffs Wrist Tattoo
"I had the pleasure to mark this powerful Māori womban with some tribal cuffs."
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I like art with meaning.
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Tree Dove Silhouettes Wrist Tattoo
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This looks like the arm of a child. :-O
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Luna Moth Wrist Tattoo
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Espeon Tattoo On Wrist
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My favourite Pokémon! Would definitely get this.
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Wrist To Elbow Tree, Celtic Knots And Birds Tattoo
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Beautiful and much more than wrist.
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Lose My Head If It Wasn’t Attached
"Lose my head if it wasn’t attached."
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Very amusing and well done.
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Symbols Wrists Tattoos
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Then I want a piggyback ride, Wrist-suba!
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Owl Wrist Tattoo
"My new owl on left wrist, wraps round quite a bit do you can’t see everything."
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Phrase And Symbol Wrist Tattoo
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Mixing Futurama with Hitchhiker's Guide... not sure
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Broken Clock Wrist Tattoo
"Even a broken clock is right twice."
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Matching Tattoos With Phrase
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I have it too, but on a shoulder, under a mandala dot work with a triquetra insider. And a more creative font.
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Arrow Wrist Tattoo
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Cute Little Black Koi Fish Tattoo
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Love it
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Single Line Wrist Tattoo
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Leo sign. Cool
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Two Lil Horses On The Run Tattoo
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Cave drawings, cool.
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Meaningful Wrist Tattoo
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Wrist Ornament Tattoo
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Job Wrist Tattoo
"When your job is a part of who you are."
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Small Saturn Tattoo On Wrist
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Mom And Dad Wrist Tattoo
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Couple Wrist Tattoos
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For autism?
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Fineline Hearts Tattoo
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Good idea for couples too
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Branches Around Wrist Tattoo
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Olive Branch Wrist Tattoo
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Wrist Tattoo - Birds
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Wrist Lock Tattoo
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Word Wrist Tattoo
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Meaningful Tattoo
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Or an Oasis fan??
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Tiny Triquetra Tattoo
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Symbol Wrist Tattoo
"Do you think it will improve his strength?"
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Looks like a cimbal player if you ask me
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Angel Wings 444 Tattoo
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Bracelets With Cross Wrist Tattoo
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Word Wrist Tattoo
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Reminds me of harry potter
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Gradient Lines Tattoo Around Wrist
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Resembles a gauntlet.
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Wrist Band With Tree Tattoo
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Word Wrist Tattoo
"My first one on the wrist (2012)."
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Shell Wrist Tattoo
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Small Symbol Wrist Tattoo
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Matching Tattoos Of Heartbeat
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Matching Wrist Tattoos
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Threesome?
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Simple Thread Around Wrist Tattoo
"Simplicity is queen."
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Two Controllers On The Side Of Wrists
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Watch Wrist Tattoo
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Angel Wings Tattoo
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Alien Wrist Small Tattoo
"Aliens are real."
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Phrase Wrist Tattoo
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Shining Baby Stars Tattoos
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Eye Wrist Tattoo
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Clover Tattoo Around Wrist
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Beautiful Rose Tattoo On Wrist
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Skull Tattoo
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Date Wrist Tattoo
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Feather Tattoo Design On Wrist
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Random Number Tattoo
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Small Wrist Tattoos
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Memorial Wrist Band Tattoo
"Memorial wrist band tattoo for my mum."
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Touching.
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Simple Signs Tattoo On Wrists
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Techno Tattoo
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Sign Tattoo On Wrist
"My first tattoo on my wrist."
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Eyeball Tattoo
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New apprentice? Not a uniform circle to be found in that tattoo
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