White Tattoos

White Tattoos: Discover 50+ Most Beautiful White Ink Ideas

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White tattoos got a lot of attention during the past few years. They are especially popular among the women and also those who don’t want to attract much attention. White ink also looks excellent on almost every part of the body. They are aesthetic, minimal and beautiful. So if you are thinking of getting a white tattoo – keep reading!

White snake tattoo over the wrist and the hand
White snake tattoo over the wrist and the hand.
White temporary henna tattoo
White temporary henna tattoo on the hand.
Matching white ink hear tattoos on wrists
Matching white ink hear tattoos on wrists.
Mini white pineapple tattoo by Zachariah
Mini white pineapple tattoo by Zachariah.
White heart with an arrow tattoo on an ankle
White heart with an arrow tattoo on an ankle.

Advantages of white tattoos

The most significant advantage of white A small probably is that they are less easy to notice on the body. That’s why they are so popular among the women who are getting their first tattoo. They also look very light and elegant which makes it even more lovable by the girls. So, if you’re a woman and it is going to be your first tattoo, we highly recommend it to be a white tattoo.

However, while there are lots of white tattoo admirers, there are those who don’t like it that much. Some don’t even consider them as a real tattoo style.

Small White Heart Tattoo On Wrist
A small white ink of a heart on a wrist.
Mini white pineapple tattoo by Zachariah
Mini white pineapple tattoo by Zachariah.
White Heart Tattoo On finger
White heart tattoo on the pinky. Artist unknown. Source.
Tiny Initial Letter Tattoos in White Ink
Tiny Initial Letter Tattoo in White.
Excellent white rose tattoo on the thigh by Sasha Masiuk
Excellent white rose tattoo on the thigh by Sasha Masiuk.
Little clam shell tattoo on the back of the neck
Little clam shell tattoo on the back of the neck.
Minimal white triangle tattoo on the arm.
White feather tattoo on the side
White feather tattoo on the side.

Disadvantages of white tattoos

The main problem with white tattoos is that you can’t do it on all skin types. Therefore, if you have a pale and very white skin getting a white tattoo is not an option for you. Also, there are limitations of what you can do with white ink. For example, you won’t be able to get a very realistic or detailed tattoo because it will merge with the skin.

Also, you have probably heard that they may disappear quickly. Well, that’s not entirely true because it can happen with any other tattoo also. It depends on the type of the skin, the quality of the ink and the skills of the tattooist. However, all tattoos look good when they are fresh – the lines are more clear, the colors are more sharp and bold. That’s because the ink is in the first layer of the skin and the freshness stays for about a month. When a tattoo heals, the body removes the first layer. And so as white tattoos – eventually they fade and become more yellow.

Stick and poke white tattoo of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations
Stick and poke white tattoo of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations.
Subtle leaf underboob tattoo
Subtle white leaf underboob tattoo.
Tiny Harry Potter Deadly Hallows symbol tattoo on the middle finger
Tiny Harry Potter Deadly Hallows symbol tattoo on the middle finger.
White tattoo on the neck and the chest
White tattoo on the neck and the chest.

Also, some people say that white tattoos cause them allergies and that anyone with skin allergy should avoid getting white ink. But, this information can be misleading so you should consult with your doctor if you may be allergic to white ink.

However, the white tattooing is improving a lot. Disposable nozzles, better tools that avoid mixing with the other colors allow for this style to be safer.

Dotted bow tattoo in white
Dotted bow tattoo in white.
Double infinity white tattoo on the wrist
Double infinity white tattoo on the wrist.

White tattoo ideas

As we said earlier, there are limitations of what designs you can do with white ink. You won’t be able to get large, sophisticated pieces and realistic designs that have many small details. However, there are many other designs you can get. White tattoos are perfect for geometric shapes, mandalas, flowers, and minimal symbols.

Bigger white tattoos

Bold white snowflake tattoo on the wrist.
Delicate white rose tattoo on the thigh
A delicate white rose tattoo on the thigh.
Lotus flower with two arrows tattoo on the arm
Lotus flower with two arrows tattoo on the arm.
Roman numerals date white tattoo on the collarbone
Roman numerals date white tattoo on the collarbone.
Small white wave tattoo on the foot
Small white wave tattoo on foot.
White mandala tattoo in henna
White mandala tattoo in henna.
White rose tattoo on the arm
White rose tattoo on the arm.
White snake tattoo on the hand
Snake tattoo in white ink on the hand.
White snowflake tattoo on the wrist
Another white snowflake tattoo on the wrist.
White tattoo of the Boa who ate an elephant
White tattoo of the Boa who ate an elephant from the Little Prince.
White whale tattoo on the arm
White whale tattoo on the arm.
World map white tattoo on the wrist
World map white tattoo on the wrist.

Small symbols

Christian tattoo idea of a micro white fish on the wrist
Christian tattoo idea of a micro white fish on the wrist.
Tiny white arrow tattoo on the pointer finger
Tiny white arrow tattoo on the pointer finger.
Crescent moon tattoo in white by tattooist Karin
Crescent moon tattoo in white by tattooist Karin.
Small white star tattoo on the ankle by tattoo artist Mini Lau
Small white star tattoo on the ankle by tattoo artist Mini Lau.
Dove tattoo in white on the wrist
Dove tattoo in white on the wrist.
Small white diamon tattoo on the wrist by Christopher Vasquez
Small white diamond tattoo on the wrist by Christopher Vasquez
King and queen matching white tattoo idea
A beautiful matching white tattoo idea for a couple.
Small white arrow tattoo on the wrist.
Little white butterfly tattoo on the pinky by Michelle Santana.
Little white heart tattoo on the wrist
Little white heart tattoo on the wrist.
Small white key tattoo on the wrist
Small white key tattoo on the wrist.
Little white rose tattoo on the wrist.
Micro tattoo of a white lightning bolt by tattooist Witty Button.
Snowflake tattoo on the ankle
And another incredible snowflake tattoo on the ankle.
Mini white four leaf clover tattoo on the back of the neck.
Small Continent of Africa white tattoo on the wrist
Small Continent of Africa tattoo in white on the wrist.
Small infinity white ring tattoo
Small infinity white ring tattoo.
Pretty white anchor tattoo on the wrist
Pretty white anchor tattoo on the wrist.

Quotes & words

Believe tattoo in white on the wrist.
Bellissimo white tattoo on the right inner arm
Bellissimo white tattoo on the right inner arm.
Braille script white tattoo on the upper back.
Expecto Patronum Harry Potter white tattoo on the arm
Expecto Patronum Harry Potter white tattoo on the arm.
Hope white tattoo idea
Hope white tattoo on the arm.
Love life white quote tattoo on the wrist.
Patience white tattoo on the wrist
Patience white tattoo on the wrist.
Wedding tattoo idea - white rings
Wedding tattoo idea – white rings.
You are enough white quote wrist tattoo
You are enough white quote wrist tattoo.
H initial tattoo in white on the wrist
H initial tattoo in white on the wrist.