The new year is a great time to get inspired for a new tattoo design.
In 2023, popular tattoo trends include micro-realistic styles, finger ink, and more.
We asked a pro to share her tattoo design ideas worth considering in the new year.
While everything from your Spotify Wrapped to the holiday season can have you feeling reflective about the past, chances are you’re also probably looking forward to the fresh “new year, new me” energy that comes with ringing in the upcoming year. One of our favorite ways to undergo a little personal refresh? Getting a new tattoo design.
Last year saw trends like abstract styles and ’90s-inspired tattoos rise in popularity, but in 2023 it will be all about the tiny details when it comes to your body art – and you may have a certain celebrity to thank for that. “People are switching up the types of tattoos they get because of influence from others, for example Hailey Bieber,” tattoo artist and founder of Blxck Rose Ink, Syd Smith, tells POPSUGAR. “Her hand tattoos are some of the most common photos I receive for inspiration and it has definitely been influencing other people.”
That said, there are plenty of tattoo trends that Smith predicts will be huge in 2023 and worth looking to for design ideas. Keep reading to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to adding to your collection (or finally find the inspiration for your very first tattoo).