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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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    Anxiety Blob, My Blue Friend

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

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

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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

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    The Flowers From J-Hope's Magazine Pic

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    Line Floral Illustration

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    "Despite It All" Tattoo

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    "Livin La Vida Loca" Tattoo

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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

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    Party All The Time

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    "One Day At A Time" Tattoo

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    Pouring Love In, Pouring Love Out

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    Small But Lovely Tattoo

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    Everone Has Their Favourite Wave

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    Hope World Tattoo

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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!

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    Sometimes Tattoo's Are Therapeutic

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    "To Do: Love Yourself" Tattoo

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    Love For Everyone, Inculuding Me

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    New Era Of Me

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    Colorful Tattoo

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    What A Life

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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.

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    Nature, Self Love, Strength

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

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

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    "Me, Myself & I" Tattoo

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    Kunai For Tough People

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    "I Love..." Tattoo

    Self hug arm tattoo

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    Revolution Tattoo

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

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

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    Mixed Feelings Are Okay

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

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    No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent

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    "Discipline, Nature Loving, Self Love" Tattoo

    "Discipline, Nature Loving, Self Love" tattoo

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    "I Am My Home" Tattoo

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    Inward Battles And Outwards Support

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    "Be Love" Tattoo

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    "You Just Have To Enjoy Who You Are" Tattoo

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    "Be As You Are" Tattoo

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    "Give Up On Your Dreams And Die" Tattoo

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    Self-Love Potion

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    Matilda
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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

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    Self Love Key

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    "Yes Everything I Do Is Magic" Tattoo

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    A Reminder To Give Yourself A Hug

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    I Have A Whole Little Universe In My Heart

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    "I Will Join My Own Dots" Tattoo

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    Jumping To Peace

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    Talk To Yourself Like Someone You Love

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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

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    "Heal To Grow, Grow To Heal" Tattoo

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

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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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    "Forever Young" Tattoo

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    "Love Me Tender" Tattoo

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    "Born To Hustle" Tattoo

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    My Chaos Tattoo

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    Give Yourself A Hug

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    Be Faithful To That Which Exists Within Yourself

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    Natures Law Tattoo

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    "Do What You Love" Tattoo

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    It Shows All Other Things Through Itself

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    Bloom Into You Tattoo

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    "Shine Your Light" Tattoo

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    Love Me

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    The Golden Love

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    Lovely Colored Self Love Tattoo

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    "Me" Tattoo

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    "Never Give Up" Tattoo

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    "Love Yourself First" Tattoo

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    "Self-Love And Intimacy" Tattoo

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    I Love You Lots Handwriting Memorial Tattoo

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    "Love Yourself" Hug

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    "Self Love" Loveheart Candies Tattoo

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

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    "Live Well" Tattoo

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    Self-Love-Hug

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    "Be Happy, Crybaby" Tattoo

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