Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment, so choosing your first is among the hardest decisions you’ll ever make. Once inked, there’s no turning back unless you want to go through the tedious—not to mention expensive–process of having it removed or covered. We understand how challenging it must be to choose the perfect tattoo. If […]
Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment, so choosing your first is among the hardest decisions you’ll ever make.
Once inked, there’s no turning back unless you want to go through the tedious—not to mention expensive–process of having it removed or covered.
We understand how challenging it must be to choose the perfect tattoo. If it’s your first time, we suggest going minimalist first.
Here us out: whether or not your pain tolerance is high, getting inked stings. Going by a small and dainty tattoo as your first design will help you measure how far you can go, pain-wise. A small tattoo means less needle action on your skin, after all.
If you need design ideas, here are some super understated chic tattoos as seen on our favorite celebs.
A heart, as seen on Heart Evangelista
Heart’s first tattoo was a red line that formed the shape of a heart. She had it redone into a red-filled heart a year later. Courtesy: Heart Evangelista/IG
Three little birds as seen on Maine Mendoza
Do you want something easy to hide but also something easy to show off? You might consider Maine’s shoulder tattoo. It’s a total “business on the front, party in the back” kind of a situation. Courtesy: Maine Mendoza/IG
A line drawing, as seen on Bianca Umali
Two dots and a curved line for a tattoo is too cute, very subtle, and super minimalist. That Bianca got it with her BF Ruru makes it also romantic. That it forms a smiley face when holding hands says something a lot more. Courtesy: Bianca Umali/IG
Subtle cursive as seen on Coleen Garcia
Getting inked is a great way of showing off your personality, prayers, beliefs, or values. Coleen got a subtle cursive of “Jesus” tattooed on her left collarbone — such a great conversation starter, isn’t it? Coutesy: Coleen Garcia/IG
A heart tattoo, as seen on Sofia Andres
Like Heart’s first tattoo, Sofia got a dainty red heart on her right wrist. If you’re going for that fail-proof ink, a heart is always a good design no matter the color (though red is truly eye-catching, isn’t it?). Courtesy: Sofia Andres/IG
