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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

Person lying down holding a flower tattoo

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Anxiety Blob, My Blue Friend

Blue anxiety blob

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Lucky Cat Pendant

Red luck cat pendant tattoo

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

"My Body, My Choice, My Power, My Voice" woman with flowers tattoo

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

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

#8

The Flowers From J-Hope's Magazine Pic

Flowers with hope patch tattoo

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Line Floral Illustration

Woman with flowers in her head tattoo

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#12

"Despite It All" Tattoo

"Despite It All" phrase tattoo

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#13

"Livin La Vida Loca" Tattoo

"Livin La Vida Loca" phrase with duck tattoo

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Matilda
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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

"Party animal" inscription next to a grumpy dinosaur

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#15

"One Day At A Time" Tattoo

"One Day At A Time" phrase next to a window with sunset

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#16

Pouring Love In, Pouring Love Out

Ace of cups tattoo

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#17

Small But Lovely Tattoo

Painted creature holding a balloon tattoo

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#18

Everone Has Their Favourite Wave

Waves forming heart shape tattoo

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#19

Hope World Tattoo

"Hope" and "World" words colourful shapes 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!

#20

Sometimes Tattoo's Are Therapeutic

Woman hugging leaves tattoo

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#21

"To Do: Love Yourself" Tattoo

"To Do: Love Yourself" inscription tattoo

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#22

Love For Everyone, Inculuding Me

Rainbow heart tattoo

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#23

New Era Of Me

Flowers and arrow tattoo

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#24

Colorful Tattoo

"To love I be loved" phrase tattoo

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What A Life

"What a life, what a night, what a beautiful, beautiful ride" phrase

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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.

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Nature, Self Love, Strength

Leaves, mountains tattoos

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#29

"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

"Me, Myself & I" inscription in the heart tattoo

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#31

Kunai For Tough People

Kunai with flowers tattoo

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"I Love..." Tattoo

Self hug arm tattoo

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Revolution Tattoo

"Revolution" word and a frog 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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#39

Mixed Feelings Are Okay

Sad skeleton tattoo

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#40

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

Self hug arm tattoo

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#41

No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent

Woman looking at the mirror tattoo

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#42

"Discipline, Nature Loving, Self Love" Tattoo

"Discipline, Nature Loving, Self Love" tattoo

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#43

"I Am My Home" Tattoo

"I Am My Home" person hugging heart tattoo

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#44

Inward Battles And Outwards Support

Inward Battles And Outwards Support tattoo

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#45

"Be Love" Tattoo

"Be Love" phrase tattoo

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#46

"You Just Have To Enjoy Who You Are" Tattoo

"You Just Have To Enjoy Who You Are" phrase tattoo

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#47

"Be As You Are" Tattoo

"Be As You Are" phrase tattoo

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#48

"Give Up On Your Dreams And Die" Tattoo

"Give Up On Your Dreams And Die" and Levi tattoo

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#49

Self-Love Potion

Self-Love Potion tattoo with flowers

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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!

#50

"You Are A Wallflower" Tattoo

"You Are A Wallflower" woman watering flowers on the head tattoo

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#51

Self Love Key

Key with the heart tattoo

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#53

"Yes Everything I Do Is Magic" Tattoo

"Yes Everything I Do Is Magic" and a fairy tattoo

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#54

A Reminder To Give Yourself A Hug

Crying womans’ face tattoo

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#55

I Have A Whole Little Universe In My Heart

Heart filed with planets and woman tattoo

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#56

"I Will Join My Own Dots" Tattoo

"I Will Join My Own Dots" inscription tattoo

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#57

Jumping To Peace

Jumping man tattoo

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#58

Talk To Yourself Like Someone You Love

Self hug with flowers tattoo

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Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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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

"Journey Through The Universe" and the mystical creature tattoo

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#60

"Heal To Grow, Grow To Heal" Tattoo

"Heal To Grow, Grow To Heal" lilies flower tattoo

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#61

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

"You Don't Have To Be Anything To Be Pretty" inscription 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

"Forever Young" and broken hourglass

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#63

"Love Me Tender" Tattoo

"Love Me Tender" in the heart tattoo

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#64

"Born To Hustle" Tattoo

"Born To Hustle" flower in the vase tattoo

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Blooming Heart Tattoo

Blooming heart tattoo

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#66

You Can Tattoo

"You can run now Forrest" phrase tattoo

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#67

My Chaos Tattoo

Chaos tattoo

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"I'll Be Fine I Promise" Tattoo

"I'll Be Fine I Promise" in french tattoo

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#71

Give Yourself A Hug

Woman hugging herself tattoo

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#72

Be Faithful To That Which Exists Within Yourself

Woman hugging heart with "Self love" inscription tattoo

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Natures Law Tattoo

Woman in the lotus pose with the cloud instead of a head tattoo

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#74

"Do What You Love" Tattoo

"Do What You Love" with smiley face tattoo

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#75

Matching "Cherish" Tattoos

Matching "Cherish" tattoos

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#76

It Shows All Other Things Through Itself

Opened window tattoo

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Bloom Into You Tattoo

Woman hugging herself with flowers tattoo

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"Shine Your Light" Tattoo

"Shine Your Light" phrase with cloud and sun tattoo

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Love Me

"Me" in the heart shape tattoo

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The Golden Love

Golden heart with females' hand tattoo

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#83

Lovely Colored Self Love Tattoo

Woman hugging herself tattoo

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#85

"Me" Tattoo

"Me" in the heart shape tattoo

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#86

"Never Give Up" Tattoo

"Never Give Up" phrase tattoo

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#87

"Love Yourself First" Tattoo

"Love Yourself First" phrase tattoo

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"Self-Love And Intimacy" Tattoo

"Self-Love And Intimacy" in the heart shape tattoo

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I Love You Lots Handwriting Memorial Tattoo

"I Love You Lots" phrase tattoo

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#91

"Self Love" Finger Tattoos

"Self Love" Finger Tattoos

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#92

"Love Yourself" Hug

"Love yourself" person hugging herself with flowers tattoo

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#93

"Self Love" Loveheart Candies Tattoo

Hearts with "Self Love" words tattoo

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#94

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

"Self love juice" tattoo

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#95

"Live Well" Tattoo

"Live well" tattoo

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Self-Love-Hug

Self-hug tattoo

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"Be Happy, Crybaby" Tattoo

"Be Happy, Crybaby" Tattoo

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