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50 Wholesome Tattoos That Show What People Truly Care About

50 Wholesome Tattoos That Show What People Truly Care About

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What's the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word tattoo? A snake? A skull? Maybe a tribal totem? While all of these symbols can look awesome on our skin, tattoos don't have to be edgy to make an impact. Delicate lines and pastel colors can also catch people's attention. To show that, we put together a list of wholesome designs, capturing pets, friends, family, and other profound parts of our lives. See which ones resonate with you.

#1 Awesome Tattoo

Awesome Tattoo
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96points

#2 Grandma Gets A Tattoo

Grandma Gets A Tattoo
On her 90th birthday grandma Heather Brooks got her first tattoo. She chose a Cancer Research pink ribbon to signify her victory after a five year battle with cancer.
91points

#3 I Just Got My First Tattoo Behind My Deaf Ear

I Just Got My First Tattoo Behind My Deaf Ear
91points

#4 A Grandpa Got A Cochlear Implant Tattoo To Become Like His Grandson

A Grandpa Got A Cochlear Implant Tattoo To Become Like His Grandson
90points

#5 The Most Perfect, Wonderful Tattoo Cover-Up That Has Ever Existed

The Most Perfect, Wonderful Tattoo Cover-Up That Has Ever Existed
85points

#6 The Purr-Fect Tattoo

The Purr-Fect Tattoo
85points

#7 I Drew This Dog Last Year, A Follower Tattooed It And Since Then It Has Been On The Internet. I Can't Explain How Much I Love All The Love That This Drawing Received

I Drew This Dog Last Year, A Follower Tattooed It And Since Then It Has Been On The Internet. I Can't Explain How Much I Love All The Love That This Drawing Received
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#8 This Is Tanya. She Is An ER Nurse From SoCal. Last Year She Came To Me To Get Her First Tattoo Ever...on Her Head

This Is Tanya. She Is An ER Nurse From SoCal. Last Year She Came To Me To Get Her First Tattoo Ever...on Her Head
She told me that she had developed alopecia, lost all her hair and that she was finally ready and happy to reclaim a bit of her identity back and own her Alopecia. Last week she came back for session 2 and we did this flower on the other side of her head. One of my favorite days. Thank you Tanya!!
82points

#9 This Tattoo

This Tattoo
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78points

#10 Old Photo Fresh On Skin

Old Photo Fresh On Skin
76points

#11 UV Tattoo

UV Tattoo
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74points

#12 My Girlfriend’s Tattoo Of Her Cat In A Shark Costume And Her Actual Cat In A Shark Costume

My Girlfriend’s Tattoo Of Her Cat In A Shark Costume And Her Actual Cat In A Shark Costume
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67points

#13 After A Year And A Half Fighting In Court, I Just Won Custody Of My Two Boys (6 And 4). So, I Got Them Each To Say “Daddy, I Love You.” For My First Tattoo

After A Year And A Half Fighting In Court, I Just Won Custody Of My Two Boys (6 And 4). So, I Got Them Each To Say “Daddy, I Love You.” For My First Tattoo
66points

#14 My 70-Year-Old Dad Got His First Tattoo To Honor His Love For My 73-Year-Old Mom. For Their 50 Year Anniversary

My 70-Year-Old Dad Got His First Tattoo To Honor His Love For My 73-Year-Old Mom. For Their 50 Year Anniversary
66points

#15 I Got Tattoo Of My Dumb Cats And I Love It

I Got Tattoo Of My Dumb Cats And I Love It
66points

#16 The Purrfect Tattoo

The Purrfect Tattoo
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66points

#17 This Awesome Lady Got The Image And Writing From A Card [Her Late Son] Had Written For Her Tattooed On Her Forearm

This Awesome Lady Got The Image And Writing From A Card [Her Late Son] Had Written For Her Tattooed On Her Forearm
64points

#18 A Good Friend Had Her Arm Stump Tattooed

A Good Friend Had Her Arm Stump Tattooed
62points

#19 Tattoo Of My Great Dane By Shae Sullivan At Haunted Heart In Tulsa

Tattoo Of My Great Dane By Shae Sullivan At Haunted Heart In Tulsa
62points

#20 A Memory Captured On Skin

A Memory Captured On Skin
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