From fairy wings to famous fairies, there are so many different fairy tattoos to get! So, if you want to add a bit of magic to your life, you are in the right place.
I have been a part of the tattoo world for a few decades and I have designed my fair share of fairy tattoos during this time. Despite this, fairy tattoos are some of my favorite designs. I love the beauty, magic, whimsy, and joy that they bring.
In this post I will go through the top fairy tattoo ideas so that you can figure out the right aesthetic for you!
The Best Fairy Tattoo Designs
Here are the most popular fairy tattoo designs for you to check out:
Fairy Wings Tattoos
I know that this post is all about fairy tattoos, but I have got to mention fairy wing tattoos to you! These are amazing tattoos that can be as minimalistic or as complex as you would like them to be.
Fairy wings are a great idea because they are an adorable throwback to our childhood. After all, didn't we all wish we could sprout fairy wings and fly away? A fairy wings tattoo is a great way to make this dream come true as an adult.
There are two ways to go about this kind of tattoo. You can get a small pair of wings - these can be anywhere on your body. They can also be around another concept or symbol if you like.
If you really want to make your fairy dreams come true, then you may want consider getting giant wings on your back! Of course, you really have to commit with this kind of fairy tattoo but it will be beautiful.
If a full-length tattoo seems a bit intense, then you can get two small wings near the shoulder area.
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Another interesting twist on this fairy tattoo idea is to add delicate wings to objects that are typically considered dark or dangerous. It adds a nice contrast to your fairy tattoo design.
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Minimalistic Fairy Tattoos
I really love the idea of a simple fairy tattoo - these fairy tattoos tend to have an abstract feel. So, they make your fairy tattoo feel like a whisper in the wind.
This really adds to the ethereal element of your fairy tattoo and can make it seem otherworldly. A minimalistic design also works well if you want a small fairy tattoo or just want to keep the lines and concepts as simple as possible.
In any case, here are the fairy tattoos that you can draw inspiration from:
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Shadow Fairy Tattoos
This is a really cool fairy tattoo concept. With these types of fairy tattoos, the body of the fairy is in shadow and only the wings are seen. You will often find fairy dust with such fairy tattoos too.
There are two things I like about these kinds of fairy tattoos. First, according to the myths and legends, fairies are meant to be tough to see. These kinds of fairy tattoos helps with these ideas - the fairies are there but you can't really see them.
The other thing that I like about these fairy tattoo designs is that they keep the focus on the beautiful wings.
Check out these fairy tattoo designs to discover how to pull off this look:
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Fairy and Flowers Tattoos
I really love fairy tattoo designs like these. Now, flowers and fairies make for a pretty complementary combination so if you are looking for a cute fairy tattoo design or feminine tattoos, then this is right up your alley!
You can have the fairies holding flowers, surrounded by flowers, or any other fairy tattoo design that you can come up with.
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Woodland Fairy Tattoos
I know what you are thinking - isn't a flowers and fairy tattoo pretty similar to woodland fairy tattoos?
Sure, these type of fairy tattoos do have some things in common. For instance, they will both likely contain flowers. However, with woodland fairy tattoos, you will also find other elements of woods and forests.
So, you can include trees, vines, mushrooms, and more in your fairy tattoos - the options are endless.
I also find that fairy tattoos like these tend to have a wilder and freer vibe to them. And, so, these fairy tattoo designs are excellent for anyone who is a free spirit.
Check out the fairy tattoos based on this fairy tattoo design:
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Moon Fairy Tattoos
Technically, the moon fairy isn't an actual category of fairy. However, this concept has become popular over the years.
This is because not only is the moon beautiful and ethereal, it also has strong feminine energy, much like fairies. So, it really is a match made in heaven when these two concepts collide in your fairy tattoo.
For your fairy tattoo, you can choose a full moon, crescent moon, or whatever feels right for you!
Check out these fairy tattoos here:
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Celtic Fairy Tattoos
Many of the stories of fae folklore originated from Ireland and Scotland. To this day, a lot of people believe in fairies, pixies, and brownies. Some will continue to leave food and milk out in hope of calming these little spirits.
These fairy tattoo designs are great for someone who is of Celtic origin. Or, you can choose to get such fairy tattoos because you believe in that old magic and feel it coursing throughout the world, to this day.
Then, what does a Celtic fairy tattoo design look like? Well, you will find that these kinds of fairy tattoos are quite similar to traditional fairy tattoo designs. The main difference is that there will be some kind of Celtic knots or symbols featured in the background.
Check out these fairy tattoos to get an idea of what to include in your own fairy tattoo:
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Gothic Fairy Tattoos
This is a bit of a newer trend among fairy tattoos but it is absolutely one that I love. Typically, with most fairy tattoos, the fairy is depicted as being light and whimsical.
This is great but this aesthetic may not suit your personality. A gothic fairy tattoo may be a better choice for you!
What do gothic fairy tattoos entail? Well, you do have a lot of room for creativity and customization with these kinds of fairy tattoo designs.
In general, you can choose darker elements for such fairy tattoos. You can also ask your tattoo artist to include cool concepts like piercings and tattoos in your fairy tattoo designs as well!
Here are the fairy tattoos that will get your creative juices flowing:
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Sitting Fairy Tattoos
On the surface, a sitting fairy tattoo can seem like a bit of an odd concept for fairy tattoos. However, if you have ever had the chance to see fairy tattoo designs, then you will see how beautiful these images are.
See, with a fairy sitting down, they seem so much more vulnerable and delicate. So, depicting these magical creatures as being anything but powerful can be a rather moving thing.
If this kind of idea appeals to you, then check out the fairy tattoo designs that you can get:
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Unusual Fae Tattoos
A lot of people don't realize that there are quite a few types of fairy species. In fact, these mythical creatures can be categorized as brownies, pixies, sprites, gnomes, and a whole lot more.
If you want a cute fairy tattoo but are looking for something a little different, then you may want to look to other fae for inspiration for your fairy tattoos.
Check out these fairy tattoo designs to determine what you can do:
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Illustration Fairy Tattoos
Like a lot of children, you probably learned all about fairies from books. Many of these books may have had illustrations of these fairies.
If your love for fairies came from the original stories, then these illustration fairy tattoos are certainly ones that you should consider.
When it comes to these kinds of fairy tattoos, you have two choices. You can choose to get a fairy tattoo that looks like a sketch. Here, the details may be simple or complex. In most cases, though, there will not be much color to this image.
Then, there are whimsical drawings. These often contain a great deal of detail and boast quite a bit of color too. If you want a slightly more authentic look to your fairy tattoo, you may want to consider the faded shades that you find in older books.
Of course, if you want a watercolor fairy tattoo, then you can work with your tattoo artist to include these shades in such a concept.
Here are some of the fairy tattoos that show you how to pull off this idea:
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A Flurry of Fairies Tattoos
The only thing better than having one fairy in your fairy tattoo is having two or more. A lot of the fairy imagery and folklore depicts fairies as being rather social creatures. So, it only makes sense for you to get a fairy tattoo with as many fairies as you like.
One of the things that I like about these kinds of fairy tattoos is that you can get really creative with them. You could simply depict a few fairies flying around. Or, you can have them frolicking, using their magical powers, tackling fae tasks, and more!
Here are some fairy tattoos to show you what this design can look like:
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Pop Culture Fairy Tattoos
You may prefer a more modern approach to your fairy tattoos - in this case, why not consider famous fairy tattoo designs?
After all, as a child, your favorite fairies were probably the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella or Tinker Bell from Peter Pan with her fairy dust. So, it only makes sense for you to get a fairy tattoo with one of these characters.
Here is some inspiration for your fairy tattoo:
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There is a whole gallery of fairy tattoos for you to choose from. Now that you know about all the fairy tattoos that you can get, it should be a lot easier to figure out the right one!
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