Tattooing has become one of the most popular art through which people (especially the youth) embellish their bodies. Currently, there are a myriad of celebrated tattoo designs that can look great on any part of the body but if you’re looking for a charming choice, you should consider bow tattoos for girls. Bow tattoo designs not only look simple and feminine but they also come out as exquisite. Because of their bright colors and subtle shapes, most women take them as the best choice when considering tattooing for the first time. And since there are more unique ideas on this type of tattoo, you can freely have one put on your arm, back, neck or thigh at any time.
Bow Tattoo Meaning
If you though bow and arrow tattoos designs have no other meaning apart from embellishing the bod, then you must be wrong. The tattoos have quite interesting meanings and that’s why they are very popular among girls. Ideally, lace bow tattoos are commonly used to emphasize the femininity of women based on the delicacy and intricacy of the ribbon. On a larger scale, they represent a greater part of a woman’s appearance, lifestyle and attitude. Another reason why bow tattoo design ideas are loved is because they can be worn on areas that tend to be more attractive in a woman’s body which makes them even more captivating. If you want the tattoo to appear on the wrists, neck, ankle, thigh, shoulder, back of the ear of finger, you can always capture people’s attention. And whichever pattern of material used in drawing the tattoo, it always remains an undeniable symbol of femininity.
What Color Combinations Can Form A Great Tattoo?
Since a girl tattoo is used to express emotions and feelings of love, passion and open heartedness, it should be colored in bright colors. Some of the women tattoo trend colors that you can explore include yellow, red, light blue among others. However, since tastes and preferences differ, you can freely choose from the available colors that are familiar to your soul. You can also add female things on your love tattoo including little hearts, butterflies, arrows, and moon and floral elements to make it even look more feminine.
Are There Any 3d Tattoo Designs On The Tattoos?
Putting on a tattoo is not only about expressing your femininity but it’s all about being real. That is why you need to consider wearing a 3D tattoo. This type of design arises a woman’s sexuality and sensual meaning, making it even more attractive. And since the ideas on the tattoos are many, you can always find one that befits your taste and look amazing at the same time.
How Much Can A Decent Tattoo Cost You?
There’s no standard price for which a tattoo can be drawn on your body. The price of a tattoo largely depends on the type of tattoo (whether conventional or 3D), the technical design options as well as its size (half sleeve tattoos tend to be a bit pricier for example). You can always visit the nearest tattooist and find out about the prices at which they can put a tattoo on you. Whether you want a simple yet beautiful or a more sophisticated and classy look, a bow tattoo can help you put forth your personality. Be sure to check on the trending tattoo ideas for you to choose make an informed decision on the one you want on your body.
1. Cool 3D bow tattoo on a girls back
This sexy 3D bow tattoo is on a girl’s back. What is really impressive about it is the level of detail that the tattoo has. The tattoo depicts a bow tattoo complete with some flowery detail and some amount of shadow below the tattoo to complete the 3D effect.
2. Sexy laced bow tattoo on a girls back
This sexy 3D tattoo that depicts a bow made out of a black lace rests on a girls back to give the ultimate sexy look. The tattoo depicts the lace making the bow as to having flower patterns that give it a distinct look. The 3D effect is completed with a slight shadow below the bow.
3. Pretty red tattoo on a girl’s thigh
This sexy red bow tattoo is one of the best tattoos that can go on a girl’s thigh. The tattoo is of a slight shade of red and appears to be tied after a red lace was tied round the girl’s thigh.
4. Pretty black bow tattoo on a girl’s side
This is the perfect bow tattoo idea for any girl who wants something sexy that is going to be drawn just below the breast, along the rib cage. The bow has been tattooed with heavy detail to it showing flowery patterns in its detail. There are words leading up to the bow which read, “Life is what you make it”.
5. Sexy skin colored bow tattoo on a girl’s arm
This sexy skin colored flower tattoo sits pretty on a girl’s arm. The tattoo is of a bow that has been carefully joined using a small flower with 5 petals. Other flower arrangements appear to circle the arms till they make a complete circle with the bow at the center.
6. Sexy Multi-colored tattoo on girl’s thigh
This is the perfect tattoo idea for any girl who likes to show her thighs. The tattoo is of a red bow that is attached to black embroidery that appears to be circling the thigh. The bow has a love shaped jewel at its center.
7. Cute Red Wrist Tattoo with Bow Design
This is a simple tattoo of a bow that is best placed on a girl’s wrist. The tattoo depicts a neat bow tie placed slightly above the wrist. The bow is red with a black line running its middle.
8. Tiny green bow tattoo on a girl’s foot
This is a simple bow tattoo design that is best placed on a foot and it is almost looks like butterfly tattoos. The foot tattoo shows a green bow tattoo design with tiny blue bubbles at its top right corner and bottom left corner. It also has a purple design at its center.
9. Tiny tattoo of a bow on a girl’s thumb
This is probably one of those tattoo designs that is not meant to be conspicuous. The beauty of the tattoo lies in its simplicity. The tattoo depicts a simple bow on the thumb, without any details or any form of coloring.
10. Simple Bow Tattoo design on a girl’s wrist
This is probably one of those tattoo designs that find their beauty in their simplicity. The tattoo almost seems like it was drawn with a ball point pen. The tattoo is black in color and has been drawn using dotted lines.
11. Tiny black bow tattoo on girl’s wrist
This is a tiny black tattoo of a bow that is best placed on a girl’s wrist. The tattoo is completely black, save for some white lines that outline the edges of the bow in areas that it has intersected with other parts of the bow.
12. Detailed 3D tattoo on a girls back
This black and white tattoo clearly shows a black and white bow with a lot of detail. The bow has a great amount of detail added to it in the form of flowery patterns and a hint of a shadow below the bow to give the tattoo a 3d effect.
13. Simple tattoo of a bow on a girls arm
This is the perfect tattoos idea for anyone who wants a tattoo design that is simple. The tattoo is of a simple bow showing only its outlines, without any colors or details added to it.
14. Sexy Purplish bow tattoo at the top of a lady’s back
This is a small yet sexy tattoo of a bow that takes a slight purple color with slight hints of red, pink and grey around its edges. The tattoo is small enough to be easily hidden.
15. Cute detailed bow tattoo on a girl’s leg
This is one of those tattoos ideas that seem to be detailed while still maintaining a good sense of simplicity. The tattoo which is best drawn just above the heel, is a small black and white bow which has some shadows just below it to give it the 3D effect.
16. Small Purple tattoo of a bow just behind the ankle
This simple yet elegant tattoo of a bow is one of the best tattoos ideas that anyone who wants something small that can be easily be concealed by a shoe, dress or trouser. The tattoo is fully colored purple save for some places where there are shades of white.
17. Cute and simple tattoo of a bow on a girl’s wrist
This simple tattoo placed on the wrist is definitely meant for those who do not want something outrageous, but rather, want something small which holds a meaning that is dear to them. This cool tattoo only shows the outlines of the bow without any significant coloring save for a hint of slight shading to show some dark shades on the tattoo itself.
18. Sexy Pink bow tattoo on a girl’s thigh
This sexy tattoo is for the kind of girl who appreciates the color pink. The tattoo depicts a medium sized bow on the side of the thigh. The bow itself takes a slight pink color with a few hints of white in selected areas.
19. Sexy red bow tattoo designs just above the heels
This tattoo clearly depicts a red tattoo of a bow that appears to have been tied around the area of the leg that is just below the calves and above the heels. The bows are a slight dark red with a hint of color black at its center. There is a heart shape at the bow’s middle.
20. Sexy black cute design on thighs
This image is one that can give a good idea for any girl who likes wearing short dresses. The tattoo depicts two black bows tied around each thigh to give the impression that a bow has been tied around each of the girl’s thigh.
21. Medium-Size Red Bow
This medium-size tattoo of a dark red bow is the perfect tattoo if you want something simple and not too dramatic. Outlined in black, the red ribbon is nicely detailed with center ruching and makes use of a shadow effect so that it appears to lift off of the skin.
22. Long, Cute Design with Ornate Ribbon Neck Tattoo
This bow tattoo idea is ideal for making a statement! It is a very long, wide bow that begins at the base of the neck and finishes at the lower back. It features orange as the primary color, with outlines in black. It includes cursive script with a quote at the tail end of the ribbon.
23. Ruby-Red, Shiny Bow
This stylized bow tattoo design is a real standout, with its ruby color and surrounding black shading and dots. The ends of this ribbon curve inwards, just like a curled ribbon on a package.
24. Black Lace Bow
A perfect combination of feminine and gothic, this all black bow is designed to look like it’s made of lace. The left side hangs down a bit longer than the other side and has a realistic, sweeping curl.
25. Minimalist Outline
This is the perfect starter bow tattoo. It features a simple heavy black line which outlines the bow shape. The image is not filled in with any color. With a cute dot at its center and a small size, this would also make a great first tattoo.
26. Red Heartstrings
This tattoo is quite clever in its design. It features not just a red bow with life-like shading, but also has two small, curled black strings that come out from the center of the bow. They intertwine in the middle and finish with tiny hearts at the ends.
27. Hearts and Anchors
This red bow is literally anchored by a large black anchor! The bow, which has a heart in the center, is tied around the middle of the anchor. The ends of the bow trail over the anchor. This is a larger-size tattoo.
28. Don’t Forget This Tattoo!
You definitely won’t forget this tattoo! It’s simple, just a black outline of a string wrapped around the ankle, with a small, loopy black bow outlined in the center—just like those old-fashioned “reminder” images you sometimes see in the mail. This is a lovely ankle tattoo design.
29. Hearts and Lace
You get two bow tattoo designs in one with this design. These romantic tattoos, one on each leg, feature a black bow in their centers, surrounded by a line of hearts. The hearts have a lace-like effect. These all black tattoos are perfect if you’re looking for something on the fancy side but want to stick to one color.
30. Cartoon-Inspired Bow
This bow tattoo idea is inspired by Disney and your favorite childhood cartoons. Sweet and bright, this large, light-red bow is full of white polka dots throughout. It features black shading at the edges, again giving the effect of lifting the disney tattoos off the skin.
31. Old-Fashioned Lace
With all-black “lace,” this bow evokes Old-Hollywood glamour. One end extends longer than the other, with a delicate curl. A perfect blend of old and new, this is ideal for girls wanting something in a vintage style.
32. Heart-Centered Bow Design
This ribbon combines lace, a central heart tattoo, and all black. It’s perfect if you can’t decide between vintage, gothic, or feminine—it has them all. The oversized heart at the center, and this bow tattoo’s large size are great for making a statement!
33. Black and White Lace
This highly-detailed lacy bow features intricate lace flowers inside the bow. The edges are delicately finished with white accents. This bow is so detailed it looks like embroidery, and it is finished with flowing, realistic edges on the bottom of the ribbon.
34. Curly Red Ribbons
These bow tattoo designs offer two for one! With red bows on each ankle, these will definitely stand out from the crowd. The crimson-hued bows appear to be “tied” around the ankles by thin red strings. The smaller bows on this design are nicely complemented by flowing thin, curly ribbon strings. This is one of our most life-like designs.
35. Black Outline with Shading
This simple outline design features dark black outlining of the main bow and nice shading details at the edges and in the central, ruched part of the bow. This is a small tattoo, and incorporates both darker and lighter shades of black to give a nice, raised graphic effect.
36. Victorian Glamour Bow Design
One of our most colorful bow tattoo designs, this design features a light green center bow with trailing ribbons. The bow is tied in place by a green band that is made to look like an elastic. A highly intricate design, the edges of the “elastic” band are artfully finished with white tips, just like real lace.
37. Loose Black Ribbon
This bow tattoo design consists of a bow and ribbon outline in heavy black ink. It features a string tied around the wrist, and the bow itself is very loosely tied, with floating edges. This is a smaller size tattoo.
38. Double Bow Unique Tattoos Design
Another of our all-black designs, this bow tattoo is unique because the bow portion is pinched in to create the effect of the left and right sides of the bow being a double bow. The edges of this bow are straight, and it features a variety of black shadings. It is a nice combination of simple and gothic details.
39. Two Tiny Bows
These bow tattoos feature a small, thin black bow on each wrist. The excellent shading makes them appear to stand up on the skin. The right tail of the ribbon hangs down a bit longer than the left, giving a nice shape to this design. This is a great minimalist choice.
40. Pink Ribbon and Black Lace
This is a really glitzy, fancy choice. It features a combination of black lace with pink “jewels.” A central pink “jewel” in the lacy black bow is framed by a trailing pink ribbon coming out from the center point. Underneath the main black lace bow is a smaller pink bow. The pink jewel itself is framed by white lace accents, and the bottom edges of the black lace bow are pink where the second bow peeks through from underneath.
41. Large Black Lace Bow Design
This large bow tattoo is a very feminine choice. Crafted of all black “lace,” it features a double, folded bow style and nice shadowing effect, so the bow lifts off the skin. The right bottom edge of the ribbon trails down slightly longer than the left, giving this bow tattoo design a realistic and cute look.
42. Simple Tiny Bow Design with Polka Dots
This super tiny style is one of our smallest bow tattoos. Meant to go on your finger or other small area, it uses minimal ink and features a slim line black outline of a bow, which is then filled in with tiny black polka dots. It’s a chic and modern choice for your first finger tattoo.
43. Triple Bows and a Corset
This is one of the most inventive of all bow tattoo ideas. You get not one, but three red bows! Two bows on each lower limb and one bow on the center back. The back bow is accentuated by a heavy black string that is crisscrossed in a corset pattern. This is an ideal combination of romantic and edgy!
44. Girly Bow
This bow tattoo design consists of a very small black bow outline with a center dot and ruched detail. The central ribbons trailing out of the dot are thin and swirly, making this tattoo a graceful and elegant choice. Its small size would also make it a good choice for first-timers.
45. Yellow Measuring Tape Ribbon
This unique bow tattoo design is an unusual combination of a measuring tape with a bow motif. The traditional bright yellow measuring tape, complete with numbers and markings, is tied into a loose bow in this idea. The bottom corners of the bow gently turn upwards, giving a flowing swing to the overall shape.
46. Bow with Tri-Color Dots
This bow really packs a colorful punch! The large bow has pinky-red and black dots of several different shapes and sizes. The detailed outer trim of the bow is finished with soft white and pink accents, outlined in black.
47. Old-Fashioned Black and White Polka Dots
This tattoo idea will remind you of something out of a black-and-white movie! It features a double bow on the upper right, with ribbons floating out sideways to the left and down to the opposite side. The bow is outlined with a thin black line, filled in with very light black shading. Darker black polka dots are then placed on top, covering the whole ribbon.
48. Pink and White
A super-girly choice, this bow tattoo design brings to mind all of your favorite cartoons. It features two identical bows, each with a heart at the center. With long ribbons, these bows are all bright pink and filled with white polka dots. The trim of each bow is made of small white dots, framed by thin black lines.
49. Double Bow and Shadow Play
Again featuring two bows, this all-black tattoo idea uses varied shading techniques to create an ombre texture, starting out strongly in the center, fading to white at the outer corners and returning to dark black at the bottom edges.
50. Anchored Heart with Rope and Ribbon
Combining gray, red, and black, this tattoo has a faded gray anchor at its center. A bright red ribbon with black dots and black leopard spots is tied at the anchor’s center and folds underneath the anchor’s lower portion. A rope for the anchor is lightly drawn in the background and swirls down across the entire image from the top.
51. Orange a Whimsical Twist
This fun tattoo combines elegance with a modern, playful style. It features a light orange bow outlined in a slim black line. The left edge of the bow floats sideways and fades out, with the right side fluttering down the back. Black curly script on the lower portion completes the graceful look.
52. Shades of Black
Multiple shades of black combine to make this a universally-flattering tattoo. Deep black accents on the central, lower, and inner points stand out in stark contrast to the gray and white areas at the middle and ends of the bow.
53. Black and Blue
This image incorporates the black bow of earlier tattoos, this time placing it on a colored background of delicate blue and yellow strokes that look like they were painted with a paintbrush. Thin black lines and dots frame the design and add movement.
54. Heavy Lace Bows
This heavily-inked bow tattoo is old-fashioned in its design. The very wide bow in intricate black lace looks very realistic, especially since it is finished with tiny white trim. This is an ideal medium-sized choice.
55. Timepiece and Blue Ribbon
This fancy tattoo features a Victorian pocket watch at its center. The gold watch is highly detailed and includes a full clock face and three clock hands. It’s hung on a dark blue, wide ribbon that swirls around the entire image. This is a good combination of gothic with elegant.
56. Red and Black Bow Design
A new twist on the classic black bow outline, this design is highlighted by a red center and delicate ruched patterns. The ends of the ribbon intertwine over each other, giving this a realistic and graceful feel.
57. Red Corset
Featuring a small red bow at the top and a larger red bow at the bottom, this tattoo idea connects the two bows by a section of heavy, Victorian-style corset strings. The jewel tone, ruby-red ink is very special, and it has a shiny quality. This is ideal if you want a tattoo for a large area.
58. Purple Lace Circle
This simple, elegant design uses light purple ink to create a Victorian lace ribbon, complete with detailed white trim. The ends swirl around to create a circle. This tattoo is a perfect choice for understated glamour.
59. Loose Bow Arm Tattoo Design
This loose bow gives the appearance of being tied to the arm by a string. The relaxed loop creates a playful look. In an all black outline, this is a simple and minimalist image that will look great on everybody!
60. Classic, Simple Bow Design
A smaller-size design, this is a classic black bow, outlined by thin black lines and highlighted with black shading. The edges are accented with heavier black ink. Any tattoo artist would happily take on this project! Small bow designs also make for really fun face tattoos or chest tattoos if that is your style. Want something more girly? Check out our bird tattoo ideas!
