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Chances are, you've opened this article because you're thinking of getting your very first tattoo. If that's the case, we share the very same ideas about first tattoo designs - they have to be you, unique, and meaningful; in short - just perfect. However, if this isn't your first rodeo with ink, you're probably just searching for some cool tattoo ideas to add to your canvas (been there, done that!). In any case, though, you've opened the right article, for this is our list of the best ear tattoo ideas!
Ear tattoos or tattoos behind the ear are simply perfect for when you want your design to be kept somewhat secret. Nobody's taking a glance in your ear when you first meet anyway! So, such a design, especially when talking about small tattoos, could very well be something that's very dear to you and close to your heart (or brain). And boy, you'll find some terrific examples of ear tattoos here! From teeny geometrics to incredibly detailed works of art, it seems that all the world can fit right in (or behind) your ear!
So, buckle up and scroll down below to check out our picks of some pretty darn awesome ear tattoos! Once you are there, be sure to vote for the tattoo ideas that you'd love to get inked, and don't forget to share this article with your friends!
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#1
Rainbow Tattoo
#2
Flower Tattoo
#3
Plague Doctor Tattoo
#4
Flower Tattoo
#6
Star Tattoo
#7
Web And Spider Tattoo
#8
Dot Leaves Tattoo
#10
Octopus Tattoo
#11
Moon And Stars Tattoo
Cerridwn d'Wyse 1 year ago
Love it. I think it might be better if it actually wrapped around the shape of. Here are though.
#12
Devil Whispering In Your Ear Done By Caleb At Lucky's Tattoo In Cambridge, MA
#13
Cherry Blossom Tattoo
#14
Wave Tattoo
#17
Rose Tattoo
#18
Leaves And Dots Tattoo
#19
Octopus Tentacles Tattoo
#22
Butterflies Tattoo
#24
Ear And Head Mandala
Amanda B Bench 1 year ago
Beautiful, but why are people getting these done where they'll have to keep their hair shaved to see it?
#27
Death Star Tattoo
#28
Snake Tattoo
#30
Stars And Dot Circle Tattoo
#31
Lavender Tattoo
#32
Pink Flower Tattoo
#34
Music Notes Tattoo
#35
Flower Tattoo
#36
Line Tattoo
Lia is a platypus 1 year ago
If I had to get a tattoo, it would probably be this one. Subtle and elegant.
#37
Soul Eater Tattoo
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 1 year ago
Hello, yes, I called about an exorcism? And possibly a tattoo removal? *please just help it’s staring into my soul*
#40
Weed Tattoo
#45
Tiny Note Tattoo
CORGI QUEEN 1 year ago
*eighth note (they are probably really common, as every song I've ever played has at least one eighth note)*
#49
Rose Tattoo
#54
Bee Tattoo
#56
Pattern Tattoo
fair_weather_rose 1 year ago (edited)
Not sure I like the wave/pattern/squiggle ones that cover the whole ear. Might look ok somewhere else, but it just makes the ear looks strange I think. Definitely nowhere near as bad as the tattoos some people get, more of a matter of taste
#60
Line Tattoo
#63
Blue Feathers Tattoo
#65
Elephant Tattoo
fair_weather_rose 1 year ago (edited)
I'm sorry, but I'm really struggling to see an elephant here
#68
Flower, Heart And Star Tattoo
D00FINSHMERTZ 1 year ago
Love the earring. I'm going to find something like that! I also like the ear tattoo but prefer the rough and ready style of the older tattoos. Too bad so much of the ink peeled out. I'm guessing during healing.
#69
Handwritten Name Tattoo
#71
Ornament Tattoo
D00FINSHMERTZ 1 year ago
Excellent. I have something not at all similar I want to do down my sideburn to jaw area.
#72
Butterfly Tattoo
#80
Fun Neck/Head/Behind The Ear
lol.litl.owl 1 year ago
Yeah... Ok but when he lets his hair grow out half of it will be covered and you will never know what the heck it is
#85
Thunderstorm Tattoo
#87
Snake Tattoo
#91
Multi Color Angel Number Tattoo
#98
Rose Tattoo
#99
Line And Dots Tattoo
#104
Line Tattoo
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MrsFettesVette 1 year ago
I've wanted to get a tattoo of a maxillary first molar behind my ear for more than a decade and this thread is really motivating...
MrsFettesVette 1 year ago
I've wanted to get a tattoo of a maxillary first molar behind my ear for more than a decade and this thread is really motivating...
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