Gradient blue snowflake tattoo

Snowflake Tattoo Ideas That Will Reveal Your Uniqueness

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Snowflake is a beautiful ice crystal that in the form of snow covers the mountain peaks. We also enjoy them during the winter, and those who live in the Northern regions see them a lot. There are no two perfectly identical snowflakes, so this makes it a perfect choice for a tattoo. The variations are limitless, and it looks great both on men and women. But what do snowflake tattoo means? It turns out – it is both negative and positive symbol. If you are thinking of getting a snowflake – we invite you to spend a few minutes of your time and to learn more about this beautiful tattoo. As always, we have gathered an excellent collection of ideas, so stay with us for the inspiration!

Three blackwork snowflakes
Three blackwork snowflakes
Black dotwork piece on the forearm
Black dot-work piece on the forearm
Little black snowflake on the thumb
Little black snowflake on the thumb

Snowflake – a symbol of uniqueness

Although the snowflakes aren’t very popular among the tattoo community, they are beautiful and unique. Like the real ones, each tattoo of a snowflake is unique, so rest assure because there’s no way that someone might steal your design. And due to this characteristic, the snowflake became a universal symbol of individuality.

Black snowflake on the left inner wrist
Black snowflake on the left inner wrist
Little snowflake tattoo on the bicep
Little snowflake tattoo on the bicep

When we look at the snow, we can only see a solid white mass. By looking at this mass, we can’t appreciate the look of each snowflake. But when we look closely, we discover that every single snowflake is different. This principle also reflects on the humans. When we look at the mass, we can’t see any difference between each person. But every person is a unique individual. That’s why snowflakes became the symbol of uniqueness.

Wonderful dotwork snowflake on the thigh
Beautiful dot-work snowflake on the thigh
A reminder that i will always love you
A reminder that I will always love you

Other snowflake tattoo meanings

A tattoo of a snowflake can also remind us to cherish our lives. It can inspire us to think about how we live and change us to make it better. Like the snowflake dissolves in the spring, our time will also pass very quickly. A tattoo is an excellent reminder of what is the most important for you.

Geometric black snowflake
Geometric black snowflake
Lovely dotwork snowflake hip tattoo
Another lovely dot-work snowflake hip tattoo

Another symbol of the snowflake is elegance. The perfect and unique form of each snowflake reveals how incredibly amazing our universe is. No wonder it is an example of divine beauty. Unlike rain, snowflakes don’t make any noise when they fall to the ground, which also makes them a symbol of tranquility.

Snowflake heart and rose tattoo
Snowflake, heart, and rose tattoo
Gradient blue snowflake
Gradient blue snowflake

Moreover, snowflakes symbolize rebirth and transformation as well. When a snowflake melts and turns into water, it looks like it dies and disappears. But, as we know – this water absorbs into the ground and nourishes the plants. Later, it evaporates and enters the clouds, where it starts to fall again in the form of rain or snow. So, tattoo of a snowflake can not only express the purity and rebirth but even reveal your perception of death.

Snowflake and mountainous landscape
Snowflake and mountainous landscape
Stylized piece on the right arm
A stylized piece on the right arm

Although snowflake symbolizes uniqueness, it is worth mentioning that in some cases it may represent the opposite of that. A snowflake is also a slang word which describes a politically correct person who believes they are as unique and individual as a snowflake. However, in reality, this person is very sensitive to insult or offense. So, if someone has called you ‘a snowflake,’ it might not be the best choice to get this tattoo.

Triple snowflake tattoo on the clavicle bone
Triple snowflake tattoo on the clavicle bone
Ornamental snowflake
Ornamental snowflake

Snowflake tattoo variations

Although it’s a unisex tattoo, women prefer snowflakes more than men. You can choose from a wide variety of colors, but the most popular choices are blue, white and black.

Hyper realistic snowflake tattoo on the right rib cage
Hyper-realistic snowflake tattoo on the right rib cage
Small and black piece
Small and black piece

You can get a single snowflake or a group of them which will require more space. The most popular designs are single, white or blue snowflakes inked on the back, ankle, forearm, chest or neck.

Clavicle bone blue snowflake tattoo
Clavicle bone blue snowflake tattoo
Snowflake sternum tattoo
Snowflake sternum tattoo

Each snowflake consists of six branches and a core. Everything else is always different and unique. So you can be as creative as possible and even design your tattoo.

Watercolor snowflakes on the right forearm
Watercolor snowflakes on the right forearm
Kaleidoscope style snowflake
Kaleidoscope style snowflake

Although there are trends and patterns of each type of tattoo, we encourage you to be unique as a snowflake. If you don’t like the settled-down standards – pick up your unique design. After all, it’s your tattoo, and everything that matters is whether you are happy with it or not.

Little piece on an ankle
A little piece on an ankle
Gorgeous three blue and red snowflake tattoos on the upper left arm
Gorgeous three blue and red snowflake tattoos on the upper left arm

Snowflake tattoo ideas

We know how hard it is to choose the best design for your next tattoo. After going through thousands of various pictures, we have gathered the top examples, so you can select the ideal one without rushing. Take a look at our snowflakes gallery below, and we are sure you will find that one unique tattoo.

Snowflake negative space tattoo on the hand
Snowflake negative space tattoo on the hand
Tattoo of a geometric snowflake armband by martynas snioka
A geometric snowflake armband by Martynas Snioka
Black snowflake palm tattoo
Black snowflake palm tattoo
Negative space snowflake tattoo on the neck
Another negative space snowflake tattoo on the neck
Dotwork snowflake tattoo on the left palm
Dot-work snowflake tattoo on the left palm
Bold white snowflake tattoo on the wrist
Bold white snowflake tattoo on the wrist.
Snowflake tattoo on the ankle
Snowflake tattoo on the ankle.
Negative space snowflake palm tattoo by mikki bold
Another negative space snowflake palm tattoo by Mikki Bold
Snowflake tattoo on a middle finger
Snowflake tattoo on the middle finger.
Black outline snowflake tattoo on the right elbow
Black outline snowflake tattoo on the right elbow.
White snowflake tattoo on the wrist
White snowflake tattoo on the wrist.
Gentle snowflake-like mandala tattoo on the arm
Gentle snowflake-like mandala tattoo on the arm
Double exposure snowflake and mountain tattoo on the left rib
Double exposure snowflake and mountain tattoo on the left rib
Small blue snowflake
Small blue snowflake
Group of snowflakes tattoo on the forearm
Group of snowflakes tattoo on the forearm
Chin and neck snowflake tattoos
Chin and neck snowflake tattoos
Snowflake armband tattoo
Snowflake armband tattoo
Colorful snowflake on the right bicep
Colorful snowflake on the right bicep
Black dotwork snowflake on the neck
Black dot-work snowflake on the neck
Tiny one on the index finger
A tiny one on the index finger
Half snowflake half mountain tattoo
Half snowflake half mountain tattoo
Blue snowflakes
Blue snowflakes
Small snowflake behind the ear tattoo
Small snowflake behind the ear tattoo
Dotwork piece on the ankle
Another dot-work piece on the ankle
Three blue and red snowflakes
Three blue and red snowflakes
Two snowflakes on the inner wrist
Two snowflakes on the inner wrist
Group of snowflakes tattoo on the left bicep
Group of snowflakes tattoo on the left bicep
Neo traditional style snowflake tattoo on the left hand
Neo-traditional style snowflake tattoo on the left hand
Black snowflake wrist tattoo
Black snowflake wrist tattoo
Deer with snowflakes
Deer with snowflakes
Snowflakes and cloud
Snowflakes and cloud
Black and white on the hand
Black and white on the hand