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Gone are the days of boring old ankle or bicep tattoos depicting dolphins and yin-yang signs - wrist tattoos are the new “it.” But what do they look like and are they good enough for you? Well, check out our article dedicated to wrist tattoos, and let’s find out!

Be as it may, the wrist is a prime location for cool tattoos because it’s both easily visible and easy to conceal. This means you can show off your ink to your heart’s content or cover it up when you’re feeling a bit more buttoned-up. Plus, these tattoos are super versatile - you can go for small wrist tattoo designs or opt for something bold and colorful.

But let’s not forget about the pain factor here. Wrist tattoos can be a bit of a doozy in the ouchie department, so if you’re averse to needles or have a low pain tolerance, you might want to think twice before taking the plunge. But hey, no meaningful wrist tattoo comes pain-free, right? It’s all worth it in the end!

In terms of the tattoo designs here, the sky’s the limit. From simple, minimalist tattoo designs to intricate, detailed artwork, there’s something out there for everyone. Just make sure you do your research and find a reputable artist who knows their stuff - the last thing you want is a wonky, poorly executed tattoo that you’ll regret for the rest of your life.

Ready to take a look at our wrist tattoo gallery? If so, you know the drill - scroll on down below, vote for the unique tattoo designs you think are worthy of finding their way to the top of this list, and share this article with your ink-mad friends.

#1

Phrase Wrist Tattoo

Phrase wrist tattoo

"I got this in honor of my sister who recently passed from cancer. I was able to get her writing traced and out on my wrist."

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Infinity Bracelet Wrist Tattoo

Infinity bracelet wrist tattoo

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Betsy Ray
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty and subtle. The looped bracelet is beautifully done.

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#6

Symbols Wrist Tattoo

Symbols wrist tattoo

"I was at a wedding and met a woman with the same wrist tattoos as me."

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#8

Small Wrist Hedgehog Wrist Tattoo

Small wrist hedgehog wrist tattoo

"Small wrist hedgehog, my first!"

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#12

Couple Wrists Tattoo

couple Wrists tattoo with fish

"Tattoos my boyfriend I got on our wrists."

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

If you find out that he cheats on you, you should get tattoos, where there is a shark eating his fish, and you get a shark with a fat belly.

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#14

Small Cup Of Tea Tattoo

Small cup of tea tattoo on the wrist

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#16

Mountains Tattoo On The Wrist

Mountains tattoo on the wrist

"God is greater than the highs and lows."

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#20

Matching Floral Tattoos For Sisters

Matching floral tattoos for sisters on wrist

"Most adorable matching floral tattoos for sisters."

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Sun And Moon Wrists Tattoos

Sun and moon wrists tattoos

"May the sun bring you energy by day, may the moon restore you by night."

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#23

Diamond Wrist Tattoo

Diamond wrist Tattoo

"Finally got the plumbob tattoo I’ve always wanted on my wrist! Couldn’t have asked for anything better."

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#24

Word Tattoo With Negative Semicolon On Left Wrist

Word tattoo with negative semicolon on left wrist

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#25

Rose Wrist Tattoo

Rose wrist tattoo

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#27

Tribal Cuffs Wrist Tattoo

Tribal cuffs wrist tattoo

"I had the pleasure to mark this powerful Māori womban with some tribal cuffs."

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#29

Lose My Head If It Wasn’t Attached

Head tattoo on the wrist

"Lose my head if it wasn’t attached."

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#30

Luna Moth Wrist Tattoo

Luna moth wrist tattoo

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#34

Owl Wrist Tattoo

Owl Wrist tattoo

"My new owl on left wrist, wraps round quite a bit do you can’t see everything."

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#36

Broken Clock Wrist Tattoo

Broken Clock wrist tattoo

"Even a broken clock is right twice."

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#37

Matching Tattoos With Phrase

Matching Tattoos with phrase

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Robbie Pier
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have it too, but on a shoulder, under a mandala dot work with a triquetra insider. And a more creative font.

#38

Job Wrist Tattoo

Scissors and hair dryer tattoos on wrist

"When your job is a part of who you are."

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#39

Arrow Wrist Tattoo

Arrow wrist tattoo

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#45

Meaningful Wrist Tattoo

tattoo with name and date on wrist

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#46

Tiny Triquetra Tattoo

Tiny triquetra tattoo on wrist

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#47

Wrist Ornament Tattoo

Wrist ornament tattoo

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#48

Small Saturn Tattoo On Wrist

Small Saturn tattoo on wrist

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#49

Mom And Dad Wrist Tattoo

wrist tattoo with words mom and dad

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#52

Angel Wings 444 Tattoo

Angel wings 444 tattoo on wrist

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#53

Olive Branch Wrist Tattoo

Olive branch wrist tattoo

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#54

Wrist Tattoo - Birds

birds wrist tattoo

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#55

Wrist Lock Tattoo

Wrist lock tattoo

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#57

Symbol Wrist Tattoo

Symbol wrist tattoo

"Do you think it will improve his strength?"

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#58

Bracelets With Cross Wrist Tattoo

Bracelets with cross wrist tattoo

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#61

Wrist Band With Tree Tattoo

Wrist band with tree tattoo

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#62

Word Wrist Tattoo

Word wrist tattoo

"My first one on the wrist (2012)."

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#63

Shell Wrist Tattoo

Shell wrist tattoo

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#65

Matching Tattoos Of Heartbeat

Matching tattoos of heartbeat on wrist

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#67

Two Controllers On The Side Of Wrists

Two controllers on the side of wrists

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#68

Beautiful Rose Tattoo On Wrist

Rose tattoo on wrist

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#69

Watch Wrist Tattoo

Watch wrist tattoo

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#70

Angel Wings Tattoo

Angel wings tattoo on wrist

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#71

Alien Wrist Small Tattoo

Alien wrist small tattoo

"Aliens are real."

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#72

Phrase Wrist Tattoo

Phrase and pink heart tattoo on wrist

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#74

Eye Wrist Tattoo

Eye wrist tattoo

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#75

Simple Thread Around Wrist Tattoo

Simple thread around wrist tattoo

"Simplicity is queen."

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#76

Clover Tattoo Around Wrist

Clover tattoo around wrist

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#78

Date Wrist Tattoo

Date wrist tattoo

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#81

Small Wrist Tattoos

Eye tattoo on wrist

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#83

Simple Signs Tattoo On Wrists

Simple signs tattoo on wrists

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#84

Techno Tattoo

Staff tattoo on wrist

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#85

Sign Tattoo On Wrist

Sign tattoo on wrist

"My first tattoo on my wrist."

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