Hand Tattoos for Women: 50+ Beautiful Hand Tattoo Designs

Hand tattoos for women are not very popular tattoo category mainly because it is difficult to hide it, unlike other body parts. So we do not recommend to choose hand for your first tattoo. However, if it is not your first tat and if you want to ink your hand, take a look at our examples of hand tattoos. We think you’ll find some great inspiration. Let’s begin!

Lion head tattoo on the hand — Lion head tattoo on the left hand. Source.

Henna style permanent tattoo on the hand. Source.

Hand Tattoos for Women – What Should You Know About Them?

First of all, we want to make sure that if it is going to be your first tat, you should consider having it on another body part. As we have mentioned before, hands are not the most popular body part for a tattoo since it is not easily coverable. Also, lots of people say that hand tattoos hurt a lot.

Traditional flower tattoos on both hands by @missquartz. Source.

Blue rose tattoo on the hand — Blue rose tattoo on the left hand. Source.

Another thing you should remember when getting a hand tattoo is that if you’re getting a design that extends over the fingers. So you have to be very precise and careful. That’s because the skin around the fingers are very delicate and it usually wears out so you might have to do some additional work in the future. The same problem also applies to the wrists because the skin around them moves a lot.

Small black rose tattoo on the hand for women. Source.

But despite all these things that we’ve mentioned above, hands are one of the most elegant body parts, especially for women. And it is a beautiful place to get a tattoo. So you should go for it if you are sure of wanting it.

Deer tattoo on the hand — Black deer tattoo on the hand. Source.

Geometric black tattoo on the hand. Source.

How To Choose a Design?

Whichever body part you are tattooing, the most important thing is the meaning that your tattoo will have. A person that chooses to get a tattoo on a hand sends a clear message that he is a free man. So, any tattoo on a hand has this meaning by default.

Tiny crochet hook and wool yarn tattoo on hand.

Small moon tattoo on the right hand for women. Source.

Small cross tattoo on the hand for women. Source.

Plus sign tattoo on the left hand by tattooist East. Source.

Crescent moon and star tattoo on the hand — Crescent moon and the star tattoo on the hand. Source.

Cover up tattoo on the left hand by tattooist Wonseok. Source.

Black mandala tattoo on the hand — Black mandala tattoo on the left hand. Source.

Since our hands are one of the smallest body parts, it is logical that the size of tattoo is limited. Therefore, hand tattoos for women are usually small, minimal or even tiny. Also, women hand tattoo designs tend to be more elegant than men hand tattoos because they represent beauty, delicacy, and fragility while men like to emphasize their strength or struggle.

Floral and Fine Line Tattoo by Dasha Sumkina. Source.

Praying hands tattoo on the hand — Praying hands tattoo on the left hand. Source.

The most popular hand tattoos for women are flowers, small symbols like a heart, a cross or a bird, geometric shapes, words, quotes or initials. Hands are also a great place to get a matching tattoo.

Blackwork style hand tattoo idea — Blackwork hand tattoo idea. Source.

Cedar branch handpoke tattoo — Cedar branch hand poke tattoo. Source.

Henna Hand Tattoos

In Indian culture, a women’s hands are inked temporary with henna tattoos before her marriage. Hindus believe that henna tattoo boosts the fertility of women and brings luck for their lives, warding off evil spirits. So, with that in mind, you could get inspired by these marvelous creations.

Crescent moon henna tattoo on the hand. Source.

Delicate henna tattoo on the hand. Source.

Lotus Flower Henna Tattoo on the Hand. Source.

White temporary henna tattoo on the hand. Source.

Tips: if you are a tattoo store owner, turning your latest designs into custom stickers is also a personalization trend. You can add logos to the stickers and stick them proudly in your store, which can help you attract more customers and make a lasting impression.