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Everyone and their mother has probably seen a red dragon tattoo somewhere on the internet. No wonder, since that's pretty much the first tattoo that pops up if you search for red ink tattoo ideas. Although it has been surfacing online for quite a while and is no longer an original concept, it looks pretty sick; we must admit that. 

Although red ink tattoos look amazing, they are not very popular, though very desired. There's a good reason for it: the pigment used for red tattoos is the most likely to cause a severe allergic reaction out of all tattoo inks. Many red inks have iodine in them, and some contain heavy metals, which cause sensitivity in many individuals. However, although red tattoos are the most common cause of allergic reactions, red ink isn't the only culprit. Other color tattoos (even black ones) may also lead to health problems. Although many individuals are lucky to experience no severe reactions, before getting your first one, especially if it's a red ink tattoo, it's highly recommended to get an allergy test or a patch test done at a tattoo parlor before your appointment. Getting your tattoo done, be it your first or second to last (there is never "the last one"), is very exciting and shouldn't be a hectic procedure. However, your health should always come first. Then, once the testing is done and out of the way, not fainting during the tattoo session should be your only worry!

Below, we've compiled a list of red tattoo ideas that make going through the stinging or burning sensation and the healing process totally worth it. Feel free to use any of these aesthetic red tattoos for inspiration for your own design, and upvote your favorite ones! Perhaps you are a proud wearer of red or black and red tattoos? If so, we would love to see a photo of your tattoo in the comments!

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Heart Shaped World

Heart Shaped World

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Kitsune And Cub Red Ink Tattoos

Kitsune And Cub Red Ink Tattoos

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Red Ink Butterfly Tattoo

Red Ink Butterfly Tattoo

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Dagger And Moth Red Ink Tattoo

Dagger And Moth Red Ink Tattoo

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Done A Few Weeks Ago, First Tattoo For Madi

Done A Few Weeks Ago, First Tattoo For Madi

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Dragons Red Ink Tattoos For Alessandro

Dragons Red Ink Tattoos For Alessandro

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Some Dragon Action For My Client

Some Dragon Action For My Client

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Romance With The Devil

Romance With The Devil

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Red Ink Tattoos Are Fire

Red Ink Tattoos Are Fire

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Red Ink Orchid Tattoo

Red Ink Orchid Tattoo

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Red Ink Moon An Flower Tattoo

Red Ink Moon An Flower Tattoo

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Spider Lily Red Ink Tattoo

Spider Lily Red Ink Tattoo

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Did This Cool Piece A Few Months Ago, Thanks For Trusting Me

Did This Cool Piece A Few Months Ago, Thanks For Trusting Me

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Custom Protective Hands

Custom Protective Hands

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Medusa Red Ink Tattoo

Medusa Red Ink Tattoo

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Another Day Another Red Ink Dragon

Another Day Another Red Ink Dragon

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Minimal Red Ink Kitsune Mask Tattoo

Minimal Red Ink Kitsune Mask Tattoo

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Red Ink Ornament And Butterfly Tattoo

Red Ink Ornament And Butterfly Tattoo

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A Lovely Fine Line Done Today For Christa

A Lovely Fine Line Done Today For Christa

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Absolutely Wonderful Piece

Absolutely Wonderful Piece

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Psychedelic, Oil Slick Style Whale Done In Red Ink

Psychedelic, Oil Slick Style Whale Done In Red Ink

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Red Ink Small Snake Tattoo

Red Ink Small Snake Tattoo

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Partially Healed Gumamela. Added Some Red Tribal For The Background

Partially Healed Gumamela. Added Some Red Tribal For The Background

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Red Ink Heart Tattoo For Beth Last Week!

Red Ink Heart Tattoo For Beth Last Week!

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Loved Doing This New Style Of Art For Lauren

Loved Doing This New Style Of Art For Lauren

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One From My Valentine's Flash Sheet

One From My Valentine's Flash Sheet

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Thanks To Riley For Letting Me Do Such An Awesome Piece!

Thanks To Riley For Letting Me Do Such An Awesome Piece!

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Patchwork Tattoos

Patchwork Tattoos

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Design In Honor Of Boxing For Franco

Design In Honor Of Boxing For Franco

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No Caption Just A Red Ink Tattoo...

No Caption Just A Red Ink Tattoo...

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Patch Work Back Piece

Patch Work Back Piece

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Red Ink Koi Fish Tattoo

Red Ink Koi Fish Tattoo

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Red Ink Butterfly Tatttoo

Red Ink Butterfly Tatttoo

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Hand Fan In Red Ink

Hand Fan In Red Ink

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Custom Red Ink Snake Tattoo

Custom Red Ink Snake Tattoo

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Red Ink Peonies Tattoo

Red Ink Peonies Tattoo

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Red Ink Mandala Tattoo

Red Ink Mandala Tattoo

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Red Ink Snake Piece

Red Ink Snake Piece

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Red Ink Flowers Tattoo

Red Ink Flowers Tattoo

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Red Ink Butterfly Tattoo

Red Ink Butterfly Tattoo

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"Serenity" Red Ink Tattoo

"Serenity" Red Ink Tattoo

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Red Ink St. Lucia Tattoo

Red Ink St. Lucia Tattoo

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Flower Red Ink Tattoo

Flower Red Ink Tattoo

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Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

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Cute Little Red Ink Lobster

Cute Little Red Ink Lobster

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African Lady In Red

African Lady In Red

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Tattoo With Red Ink Elements

Tattoo With Red Ink Elements

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Love The Red Ink For This Abstract Butterfly!

Love The Red Ink For This Abstract Butterfly!

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Ain’t She Cute!

Ain’t She Cute!

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Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

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Red Ink Snake Tattoo

Red Ink Snake Tattoo

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Super Fun One Made For Ellie Today

Super Fun One Made For Ellie Today

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Red Rose And Half Skull Tattoo

Red Rose And Half Skull Tattoo

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Handpoked Red Ink Hearts Tattoo For Mona

Handpoked Red Ink Hearts Tattoo For Mona

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A Red Ink Panther Tattoo For Anne

A Red Ink Panther Tattoo For Anne

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Got A Cool Pic Of A Tattoo Done Last January

Got A Cool Pic Of A Tattoo Done Last January

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Another Anime Tattoo Shannon Got To Do A Few Weeks Ago

Another Anime Tattoo Shannon Got To Do A Few Weeks Ago

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Super Cute Heart Flame For Lauren In Red Ink

Super Cute Heart Flame For Lauren In Red Ink

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Red Ink Snake Tattoo

Red Ink Snake Tattoo

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Red Outlines Rose Tattoo

Red Outlines Rose Tattoo

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Mark Of Cain - Supernatural Tattoo

Mark Of Cain - Supernatural Tattoo

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Sun For Iona

Sun For Iona

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Silhouette Birds On Wrist

Silhouette Birds On Wrist

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Relentless Tattoo

Relentless Tattoo

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Red Ink Flowers Tattoo

Red Ink Flowers Tattoo

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Red Ink Tattoos Feels So Royal

Red Ink Tattoos Feels So Royal

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Red Ink Sun And Moon Tattoo

Red Ink Sun And Moon Tattoo

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Red Ink Scorpio Tattoo

Red Ink Scorpio Tattoo

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Queen Of Hearts Red Ink Tattoo

Queen Of Hearts Red Ink Tattoo

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Heart Sun Red Ink Tattoo

Heart Sun Red Ink Tattoo

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Thanks Tina For Coming In For This Little Piece

Thanks Tina For Coming In For This Little Piece

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Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

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I Think My Client Called It A Chaos Compass? Anyway It’s Super Clean And Looks Great!

I Think My Client Called It A Chaos Compass? Anyway It’s Super Clean And Looks Great!

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Red Ink Snake Tattoo

Red Ink Snake Tattoo

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Red Ink Dragon Tattoo For Jess

Red Ink Dragon Tattoo For Jess

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Red Ink Butterfly Tattoos

Red Ink Butterfly Tattoos

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Red Ink Woman Tattoo

Red Ink Woman Tattoo

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Some Adorable Lil Ones For Janae

Some Adorable Lil Ones For Janae

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Keri Rosenkilde Christiansen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet. Nice to know some people's parents marriages don't all end in hideous, bitter divorce that keeps ruing their children's lives even 40 years later. You're very lucky Jenae, you're parents and their marriage are a wonderful gift to you.

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Red Ink Angel Numbers Tattoo

Red Ink Angel Numbers Tattoo

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Norse Design - This Is An Impressive Cover Up

Norse Design - This Is An Impressive Cover Up

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Red Ink Rose Tattoo

Red Ink Rose Tattoo

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Fine Line Red Rose Made For Sian

Fine Line Red Rose Made For Sian

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Ghost In The Shell Inspired Cyborg Themed Plugs

Ghost In The Shell Inspired Cyborg Themed Plugs

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"Balance" Red Ink Writing Tattoo

"Balance" Red Ink Writing Tattoo

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Red Ink Writing Tattoo

Red Ink Writing Tattoo

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Red Ink Tattoo, 1 Week vs. 1 Year!

Red Ink Tattoo, 1 Week vs. 1 Year!

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Red Ink Heart Tattoos

Red Ink Heart Tattoos

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Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

Red Ink Dragon Tattoo

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"Blessed" Red Ink Tattoo

"Blessed" Red Ink Tattoo

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Nefertiti Red Ink Tattoo

Nefertiti Red Ink Tattoo

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444/222 Angel Numbers Tattoo

444/222 Angel Numbers Tattoo

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Writing Red Ink Tattoo

Writing Red Ink Tattoo

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Gaara's 'Ai' Symbol Tattoo

Gaara's 'Ai' Symbol Tattoo

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Symbols From “Seven Deadly Sins” Animation, Meliodas & Diane

Symbols From “Seven Deadly Sins” Animation, Meliodas & Diane

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