10 Cool Tattoo Ideas For Your Teens 

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If you are looking for the coolest tattoo ideas for teens, you have arrived at the right place. Tattoos are a creative way to express oneself. And, if you have a teen who wants to get inked with quotes or images that may or may not hold much meaning, it is worth considering some options before you decide on one for life. While tattoos have an aesthetic appeal, they are also meaningful works of art that can significantly impact one’s personality or how one is perceived in the world. It’s a great way to make a fashion statement and stand out in the crowd. However, it’s best to opt for a temporary tattoo before your teen decides to get themselves permanently marked with a tattoo design. Read on to get inspired by beautiful tattoo ideas and pick one that best suits your teen’s taste.

Point to consider

The healing process for tattoos typically takes two weeks. Avoid being in the sun or wear sunscreen to prevent tanning and blistering. For a few weeks, you should also avoid hot tubs, long baths, swimming, direct shower jets, and (3).

10 Amazing Tattoo Ideas For Teens

1. Wrist Tattoo:

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The wrist is one of the best places for teens to get a tattoo. It is an exposed body part, so everyone can admire the great work. Here’s an example of the wrist tattoo. The teenager is flaunting a Coptic cross tattoo. It is beautiful, understated, and utterly tasteful. The slender lines make this cute tattoo for teens look oh-so-feminine, and the placement on the wrist adds to its cool and classy effect.

2. Finger Tattoo:

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A finger tattoo is for teens who want something unusual and attractive, yet not too obvious. We totally love the arrow design. It exudes a fierce aura but still looks extremely feminine. The delicate and clean lines always go well with teens.

3. Word Tattoo:

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Could any tattoo design be more elegant? We don’t think so! A word tattoo can have a very profound meaning. So if your teen likes a particular font and wants to make a bold statement, then she can get a word tattoo. While there are plenty of options to choose from, like a name or a quotation, we loved this ‘family’ tattoo the most. The font used for this tattoo is stunning.

4. Floral Tattoos:

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Floral tattoos are cute and make an excellent feminine statement. It is one of those designs that can never go out of fashion. A floral tattoo design does not always have to be showy blooms with leaves and winding vines. A tiny rose or an unusual flower like gardenia or dahlia can also be great picks. This rose tattoo is not one of the most distinctive designs but looks incredibly adorable. We love the placement of this tattoo as well.

5. Musical Note Tattoo:

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A musical note tattoo is perfect for young music lovers. It is stylish, refined and looks great everywhere on the body. The young lad is flaunting an oversized musical tattoo. Females can get smaller musical note tattoos on their fingers, neck or leg.

6. Bird Tattoo:

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This lovely silhouette of birds in motion is graceful. Your teen can ask the tattoo artist to ink the birds in different stages of flying to give a sense of movement. It will make the tattoo look lively. Do you know what a bird tattoo symbolizes? It is considered a symbol of freedom and elegance.

7. Bow Tattoo:

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We are seriously enamored with this tattoo design. Even you cannot deny that it looks fantastic. The bold, yet delicate lines are making this cheeky polka dotted bow tattoo stand out. Teens can either opt for a completely black tattoo or make it colorful. The mustache tattoo isn’t looking bad either.

8. Heart Tattoo:

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Hearts are a symbol of love. So let your teen show his/her romantic side with this simple heart tattoo. We adore this delicate and clean little heart. A touch of color adds beauty to it.

9. Star Tattoo:

A scattered star tattoo on the foot is one of the hippest designs your teen can flaunt. We loved the detailing in this tattoo and the artistic impression that it creates. We are sure that this teen tattoo idea will catch on real quick.

10. Butterfly Tattoo:

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The butterfly is a classic girl tattoo design. Pretty and feminine, this medium sized yin-yang butterfly tattoo looks beautiful on the shoulder blade. Minimal colors, mostly black and bits of red are used for this tattoo. We loved the idea of putting twinkling stars around the butterfly. Your teen will rock the look with off shoulder or strappy tops.

Caution

Call the doctor if you notice excessive redness, soreness, continuous bleeding, or an alteration in the skin color close to the tattoo as they are the signs of an infection. (3).

How To Remove A Tattoo?

There are always chances that your teen may not like a tattoo that she has on her body, due to change in their beliefs or their partners, or because their school or college restricts them from having a tattoo. Fortunately, getting rid of such unwanted tattoos is now possible. Read on to know more about these procedures.

1. Laser Tattoo Removal:

Laser tattoo removal is one of the safest and most effective ways of eliminating an unwanted tattoo. Doctors shoot highly concentrated pulses of light in the skin, shattering the tattoo and leading to a remarkable reduction in the ink. Red and green lights are used for breaking tattoos of green, blue, black, brown and red color. The particles are absorbed into the body through the bloodstream and then excreted through the digestive system.

2. Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL):

In the IPL method, a gel is applied to the area, and the skin is then exposed to a wand that emits high-intensity light pulses on it. This process is said to be a lot less painful and much more efficient than the laser therapy. The IPL method may require teens to sit through a few sessions and carries a hefty price tag.

4. Dermabrasion:

Dermabrasion is administered under the supervision of highly trained professionals. In this method, the skin is slowly sandpapered to remove the tattoo. The surgery is done by an abrasive friction. It may leave unwanted scars.

5. Chemical Peels:

Chemical Peel is another way to remove the tattoo. It blisters and sloughs off the skin, removing the tattoo ink.

6. Surgery:

Surgery should be the last resort for teens. During surgery, the doctor will remove the skin with a scalpel and place old skin around it. The process can be painful even after administering local anesthesia and may lead to the formation of a new scar.

Cryosurgery is another option, where the skin is frozen and then ink is burned off using liquid nitrogen.

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Jingxi GuLicensed Tattoo Artist

Jingxi Gu is the founder and lead artist at Patch Tattoo Therapy in Tarzana, CA. She offers custom tattoos and tattoo training workshops to her customers. Originally from Shanghai, China, Jingxi graduated from the top art program at Tsinghua University. The licensed tattoo artist specializes in Chinese painting and Asian traditional styles.  more

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