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Although it has been said a thousand times before, it doesn’t make it less accurate — self-esteem starts with loving yourself, first and foremost. Now, there are tons of ways and thousands of paths to finding love for yourself, and one of them is getting empowering self-love tattoos to serve as a constant reminder of your worth and beauty. 

As an ancient form, tattoos are a form of permanent body art embraced by various cultures globally. The oldest evidence of human skin tattoos dates back thousands of years, between 3370 BC and 3100 BC. As they could serve decorative purposes, they tended to be associated with medical healing in ancient civilizations. Over the years, nothing has changed, as self-love tattoos can be meaningful and serve as mental healing.

They can be perfect reminders of what you pass to reach this glorious point in life and that life is a journey of progress without a final destination. Either way, self-love tattoos have different meanings, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look at someone else’s designs online for inspiration. That’s why we’ve gathered a powerful collection of self-love tattoos to inspire that little affirmation you might want to carry everywhere with you permanently.

Inspire Yourself with Over 94 Self-Love Tattoos

From minimalist and small self-love tattoo ideas to large designs, amaze yourself with all sorts of inks that represent self-love, remind, and inspire you to accept yourself unconditionally, just a smidgen below. Once you are there, be sure to vote on the tattoos you liked the most, and share this article with anyone on the same journey as you!

#1

Minimalist Reminder of Life’s Possibilities

Self-love tattoo with an open book, rocket, planets, and floral designs symbolizing growth and inspiration.

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    “Be Someone Who Makes You Happy” Lettering Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on leg with inspirational text and small figure reaching upwards.

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    #3

    “Save Yourself” Lettering Tattoo with Deep Meaning

    Tattoo of a hand holding a red thread attached to the words "save yourself" with a falling figure and drink glass. Self-love tattoo.

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    #4

    Hug Yourself in a Mirror Tattoo

    Tattoo of a person hugging their reflection in a mirror, symbolizing self-love and empowerment.

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    #5

    Heart Outline Tattoo Design

    Minimalist self-love tattoo with abstract heart design in red and black ink on forearm.

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    #6

    Blooming Woman Tattoo

    Abstract self-love tattoo of a headless figure with flowers, symbolizing empowerment and deep meaning.

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    #7

    Sleeping Frog Tattoo

    Minimalist self-love tattoo depicting a cozy bed with a cute character on an arm, symbolizing rest and comfort.

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    #8

    Realistic Heart in a Jar Tattoo

    Colorful self-love tattoo featuring an anatomical heart in a bottle, surrounded by autumn leaves on an arm.

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    #9

    “It's Ok, Try Tomorrow” Lettering Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with rainbow arches and the words "it's okay try tomorrow" on an arm for inspiration and empowerment.

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    #10

    Tattoo of Realistic Heart with Hearts Symbols

    An anatomical heart tattoo with red hearts symbolizes self-love and empowerment.

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    #11

    Linear Heart and Brain Ink

    Heart and brain self-love tattoo on ankle symbolizes balance and inner strength.

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    #12

    “Hope” Lettering Tattoo with a Smile Emoji

    Minimalist self-love tattoo with a smiley face and the word "hope" in colorful letters.

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    #13

    Overlapping Happy and Sad Smile Emojis

    Arm with minimalist self-love tattoo showing overlapping happy and sad faces.

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    #14

    “Crying in a Cool Way” Lettering Tattoo

    Colorful self-love tattoo on skin reading "Crying in a cool way," promoting empowerment and personal expression.

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    #15

    “Weirdo” Lettering Tattoo

    Minimalistic self-love tattoo of a figure in a striped bowl with "weirdo" text below, depicting empowerment and individuality.

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    #16

    “Self Love” Lettering Tattoo with Flowers

    Self-love tattoo with heart and flower design, symbolizing empowerment.

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    Overlapping “Self Love” Lettering Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with layered text design on forearm, promoting inspiration and empowerment through personal meaning.

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    #18

    “As The Sun, We Always Rise Again” Lettering Tattoo

    Minimalist self-love tattoo with sun rays and uplifting quote: "as the sun we always rise again" on forearm.

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    #19

    “Vita Felice” Lettering Ink with a Bouquet

    Self-love tattoo of flowers and hands with the phrase "vita felix" on an arm, symbolizing personal growth and empowerment.

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    #20

    “I Just Want Someone to Pick Me” Lettering Tattoo

    Quirky self-love tattoo with a guitar-playing nose, surrounded by musical notes, conveying humor and empowerment.

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    #21

    “Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed Misunderstanding All You See” Lettering Tattoo

    Minimalist self-love tattoo with the text "living is easy with eyes closed misunderstanding all you see" on an arm.

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    “How Do I Stop Carrying Everything That Has Ever Happened to Me” Lettering Tattoo

    Tattoo on forearm with handwritten phrase, symbolizing self-love and empowerment.

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    What Does Self-Love Mean? 

    First, self-love is all about accepting who you are without wanting to change a thing; only grow and blossom! It refers to how you feel about your inner self, how you treat yourself, and how you nurture your own well-being. Accept yourself with your strengths and weaknesses, and follow and prioritize your needs and feelings.

    Why self-love is important? It can actually change the way you think about yourself! Self-love involves making healthy choices, setting boundaries with others, and pursuing your goals and interests. It also fosters self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-care. Right, so how tattoos about self-love could be helpful? If you’re struggling with negative feelings, they remind you to love yourself, as the beautifully crafted tattoo expresses.

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    #23

    “Cherish” Lettering Tattoo with a Smile

    Colorful self-love tattoo with the word "Cherish" and small flower designs on skin.

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    #24

    “I Can Do This” Lettering Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with the phrase "I can do this" and colorful flower designs, inspiring empowerment and positivity.

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    #25

    “I Love Me” Lettering Tattoo

    Minimalist "I Love Me" tattoo promoting self-love on the side of the body.

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    #26

    “Couldn't Care Less” Lettering Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of a woman with a glass and text "Couldn't care less" on an upper arm.

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    #27

    “Art Is Chaos Taking Shape” Lettering Tattoo

    "Artistic self-love tattoo with ornate frame and the phrase 'Art Is Chaos Taking Shape' on a person's arm."

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    #28

    Shopping Cart Full of Hearts Ink

    Shopping cart tattoo with red hearts symbolizing self-love and empowerment.

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    “Self-Love Juice” Lettering Tattoo

    Tattoo of a juice box labeled "Self Love Juice," symbolizing self-love and empowerment.

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    Self-Care Ink with Flowers, Moon and Clouds

    Self-love tattoo of an abstract figure hugging itself with floral and celestial elements in delicate linework.

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