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If there's one person you should love no matter what, it is you. However, we often forget this important statement. One way to constantly be reminded of it is by getting a self-love tattoo. Self-love tattoos convey a powerful message that will never get old and always stay relevant. Fads come and go, but the self-love movement is here to stay. Therefore, tattoos that represent self-love rarely become subjects of post-tattoo anxiety or something we grow to regret later in life.

Much like beautiful mom tattoos that celebrate motherhood, matching brother and sister tattoos that poke fun at the love-hate sibling relationship, or precious pet tattoos that memorialize our best chums gone too soon, meaningful tattoos that carry a potent message will never lose their appeal. Thus, going with a minimalist self-love tattoo is pretty much foolproof. After all, for many, the journey to self-love will be the most important journey they will ever take. And it might be the longest one, too. Hence, whether you're just beginning your self-love journey or feel proud of how far you've come, celebrating it with a cute tattoo that preaches self-acceptance is the way to go. Also, getting a tattoo is an act of self-love too!

Below, we've compiled a bunch of empowering tattoos, both minimalist and intricate, that might serve as a canvas for your own individual self-love tattoo design. If you genuinely liked any of these self-love tattoo ideas, make sure to give them an upvote. Also, do any of the cute tattoos on your body symbolize self-love? What is depicted in them? Let us know in the comments!

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    Not Always Happy To Be Here But I’m Happy I Am

    Self-love tattoo with person holding a flower, featuring the text "I exist and that's okay," promoting self-acceptance.

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    #3

    Anxiety Blob, My Blue Friend

    Blue anxiety blob tattoo design, symbolizing self-love on a person's arm.

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    #4

    Lucky Cat Pendant

    Red luck cat pendant tattoo on arm, symbolizing self-love and good fortune.

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    #5

    "My Body, My Choice, My Power, My Voice" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of a woman with flowers, featuring the message "My Body, My Choice, My Power, My Voice".

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    #7

    "One Day I Decided I Was Going To Choose Me" Tattoo

    Woman with a "One Day I Decided I Was Going To Choose Me" self-love tattoo on her back and neck.

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    Matilda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adore the placement of this one - swoops so pleasingly

    #8

    The Flowers From J-Hope's Magazine Pic

    Self-love tattoo featuring colorful flowers in a "hope" patch, symbolizing personal growth and positivity.

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    #11

    Line Floral Illustration

    Self-love tattoo featuring a woman with flowers in her head, symbolizing personal empowerment and beauty.

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    #12

    "Despite It All" Tattoo

    "Despite It All" self-love tattoo on forearm in simple black font.

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    #13

    "Livin La Vida Loca" Tattoo

    Duck tattoo with "Livin La Vida Loca" phrase, reflecting self-love celebration.

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

    The line work is brilliant - love the simplicity of this one

    #14

    Party All The Time

    Self-love tattoo featuring a grumpy dinosaur with a party hat, captioned "Party Animal."

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    #15

    "One Day At A Time" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "One Day At A Time" and sunset window design.

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    #16

    Pouring Love In, Pouring Love Out

    Ace of cups tattoo on forearm, featuring flowing water and celestial elements, symbolizing self-love and personal celebration.

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    #17

    Small But Lovely Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of a stick figure with heart balloon on shoulder.

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    #18

    Everone Has Their Favourite Wave

    Heart-shaped waves tattoo symbolizing self-love.

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    #19

    Hope World Tattoo

    Colorful self-love tattoo with words "Hope" and "World" in vibrant shapes and patterns.

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    Matilda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of a school notebook from the 90's! haha!

    #20

    Sometimes Tattoo's Are Therapeutic

    Self-love tattoo of a woman hugging colorful leaves on arm.

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    #21

    "To Do: Love Yourself" Tattoo

    "Self-love tattoo with 'To Do: Love Yourself' inscription in colorful letters on skin."

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    #22

    Love For Everyone, Inculuding Me

    Rainbow heart self-love tattoo on skin, symbolizing personal pride and identity.

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    #23

    New Era Of Me

    Self-love tattoo featuring flowers and an arrow, symbolizing personal growth on the back.

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    #24

    Colorful Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "To love I be loved" phrase and colorful smiling shapes on skin.

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    #27

    What A Life

    Tattoo with the phrase "What a life, what a night, what a beautiful, beautiful ride," celebrating self-love.

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    dortesonjahogh
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a quote from a song by the Danish music group Scarlet Pleasure, and it is the title song from the Danish film "Another Round" with danish actor, Mads Mikkelsen.

    #28

    Nature, Self Love, Strength

    Self-love tattoo featuring leaves and mountains on a person's forearm.

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    #29

    "I'm Still Looking For Words That Can Describe Things" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with the phrase "I'm Still Looking For Words That Can Describe Things" on an arm.

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    "Me, Myself & I" Tattoo

    Heart tattoo with "Me, Myself & I" inscription celebrating self-love.

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    #31

    Kunai For Tough People

    Self-love tattoo of a kunai entwined with flowers, showcasing personal strength and beauty.

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    #34

    "I Love..." Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of arms hugging on the inner forearm, symbolizing self-care and appreciation.

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    #37

    Revolution Tattoo

    Frog tattoo with "Revolution" text, emphasizing self-love through unique body art.

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    #38

    "And Somehow After Everything She Still Blooms In A Way She Was Meant To" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with flowers and butterflies, featuring "And Somehow After Everything She Still Blooms" phrase.

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    #39

    Mixed Feelings Are Okay

    Sad skeleton tattoo on skin, representing self-love.

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    #40

    Love Her, Love Him, Love Them But, Must Of All, Love Yourself

    Self-love tattoo of an arm hugging itself on red background.

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    #41

    No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent

    Self-love tattoo of a woman gazing into a mirror, celebrating personal reflection and self-appreciation.

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    #42

    "Discipline, Nature Loving, Self Love" Tattoo

    Tattoo featuring 'Discipline, Nature Loving, Self Love' text with floral and animal motifs.

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    #43

    "I Am My Home" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of person hugging a heart with text "I Am My Home" celebrating personal importance.

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    #44

    Inward Battles And Outwards Support

    Self-love tattoo featuring a figure with words about inward battles and outward support encircling it.

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    #45

    "Be Love" Tattoo

    "Be Love" self-love tattoo on skin, celebrating personal importance and positivity.

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    #46

    "You Just Have To Enjoy Who You Are" Tattoo

    Tattoo saying "You Just Have To Enjoy Who You Are" celebrating self-love on skin.

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    #47

    "Be As You Are" Tattoo

    "Be As You Are" self-love tattoo in colorful ink on skin.

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    #48

    "Give Up On Your Dreams And Die" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo featuring Levi with "Give Up On Your Dreams And Die" framed in a heart with a blue bow.

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    #49

    Self-Love Potion

    Self-love potion tattoo with flowers on arm, celebrating personal importance.

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

    Looks like felix felicis potion from Harry Potter films!

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    "You Are A Wallflower" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo: woman watering flowers on head with "You Are A Wallflower" text on arm.

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    #51

    Self Love Key

    Self-love tattoo featuring a key with a heart design on the forearm.

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    #53

    "Yes Everything I Do Is Magic" Tattoo

    Fairy tattoo with "Yes Everything I Do Is Magic" text celebrating self-love.

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    #54

    A Reminder To Give Yourself A Hug

    Crying woman's face tattoo, emphasizing self-love, inked on a person's arm.

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    #55

    I Have A Whole Little Universe In My Heart

    Tattoo of a heart filled with planets and a woman, symbolizing self-love.

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    #56

    "I Will Join My Own Dots" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "I Will Join My Own Dots" inscription, emphasizing individuality and personal growth.

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    #57

    Jumping To Peace

    Jumping man tattoo showing progression through a portal, celebrating self-love with dynamic motion on skin.

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    #58

    Talk To Yourself Like Someone You Love

    Self-love tattoo of a person hugging themselves with flowers as a head, symbolizing growth and self-acceptance.

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

    But I'm not someone I love and I 'bully' some people I love (depends on the person)

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    "Journey Through The Universe" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo featuring a mystical creature with the phrase "Journey Through The Universe" on a person's thigh.

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    #60

    "Heal To Grow, Grow To Heal" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of lilies with the phrase "Heal To Grow, Grow To Heal" on skin.

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    #61

    "You Don't Have To Be Anything To Be Pretty Except Being Yourself" Tattoo

    Tattoo with "You don't have 2 be strong to be pretty" inscription celebrating self-love.

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    XenoMurph
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree with this one. Physical appearance above personal qualities. The opposite of what we want to teach our children. "You don't have to be pretty to be awesome"

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    #62

    "Forever Young" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "Forever Young" text and a broken hourglass design.

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    #63

    "Love Me Tender" Tattoo

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo with "Love Me Tender" text.

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    #64

    "Born To Hustle" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "Born To Hustle" text and flower in a vase.

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    #65

    Blooming Heart Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo featuring a blooming heart with colorful flowers on a person's side.

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    You Can Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "You can run now Forrest" phrase and leaf designs.

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    #67

    My Chaos Tattoo

    A chaos tattoo with handwritten words and doodles celebrating self-love.

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    "I'll Be Fine I Promise" Tattoo

    French self-love tattoo with "Ça va aller promis" inked on skin.

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    Give Yourself A Hug

    Line art tattoo of a woman hugging herself, symbolizing self-love.

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    Be Faithful To That Which Exists Within Yourself

    Tattoo of a woman hugging a heart with "Self Love" inscription, highlighting self-love.

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    #73

    Natures Law Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of woman in lotus pose with cloud head, embracing herself.

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    #74

    "Do What You Love" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo saying "Do What You Love" with a smiley face, celebrating personal importance.

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    Matching "Cherish" Tattoos

    Matching "Cherish" tattoos celebrating self-love on two arms.

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    It Shows All Other Things Through Itself

    Opened window tattoo on skin, representing self-love.

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    Bloom Into You Tattoo

    Woman with self-love tattoo featuring arms hugging and flowers.

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    #79

    "Shine Your Light" Tattoo

    "Shine Your Light" self-love tattoo featuring a cloud and sun design.

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    Love Me

    Self-love tattoo in a heart shape with "Me" on a forearm, emphasizing personal importance and appreciation.

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    The Golden Love

    Golden heart tattoo with a female hand design, symbolizing self-love.

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    #83

    Lovely Colored Self Love Tattoo

    Minimalist woman hugging herself tattoo with pastel colors.

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    #85

    "Me" Tattoo

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo with "Me" inside, symbolizing self-importance and self-care.

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    "Never Give Up" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "Never Give Up" phrase in bold black script.

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    "Love Yourself First" Tattoo

    Tattoo with "Love Yourself First" phrase, emphasizing self-love and personal importance.

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    "Self-Love And Intimacy" Tattoo

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo with colorful letters and symbols.

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    I Love You Lots Handwriting Memorial Tattoo

    Tattoo with "I Love You Lots" phrase celebrating self-love on skin.

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    "Self Love" Finger Tattoos

    "Self Love" finger tattoos on both hands with pink nail polish.

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    "Love Yourself" Hug

    Self-love tattoo of person hugging surrounded by flowers with "Love yourself" text.

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    "Self Love" Loveheart Candies Tattoo

    Hearts tattoo with "Self Love" words, emphasizing self-love and personal importance.

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    Love Yourself. Be Clear On How You Want To Be Treated. Know Your Worth. Always

    Tattoo of a juice box labeled "Self Love Juice," featuring a heart design, symbolizing self-love.

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    #95

    "Live Well" Tattoo

    "Live well" self-love tattoo on skin, simple black ink script design.

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    #96

    Self-Love-Hug

    Self-love tattoo of arms hugging to form a heart on the forearm.

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    "Be Happy, Crybaby" Tattoo

    "Self-love tattoos on arms reading 'be happy' and 'crybaby' in gothic script."

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