16 Micro Tattoo Ideas That'll Inspire You To Get Inked Stat

As Leavell-Brandsford tells Bustle, tributes are a common theme among tiny tattoos, and they include pets. This small ankle tattoo of a dog's ears is perfect if you're looking to remember or honor a pet.

Florals pop up on many artists' Instagram accounts including celebrity artists like Winter Stone, who's responsible for pieces like Demi Lovato's rose on her index finger. With an array of designs to choose from, flower-based tattoos have the ability to express many different feelings, making them trendy yet customizable.

For those looking to keep a tattoo personal, numbers — like the tiny ones actor Lucy Hale recently got — can be used as a way to honor meaningful dates. Hale opted for the last two digits of her nieces and nephew's birth years.

Food tattoos are a favorite among celebs: Ashley Benson recently got an adorable tiny milkshake tattoo on her arm that matches the pommes frites on her other, while Miley Cyrus has a small avocado, and Katy Perry has a peppermint swirl and a strawberry.

Tiny tattoos are often chosen for matching pieces. Leavell-Bransford tells Bustle people often use them to honor their friendships. Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels got arrows on their hands, and Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin have matching broken hearts.

For those who may not want matching tattoos, draw inspo from the Pretty Little Liars' cast finger tattoos. The actors got single letters inked on their ring fingers (a la the show's iconic opening). The coordinated — but not matching — designs are great if you want to get something with friends but keep things a little individualized.

Delicate script is another common idea for micro tattoos, and you can make it unique not only in the phrase or word you choose but also in how it's shaped. This rounded quote from Winter Stone differentiates itself from the classic single line technique.

Names are another great option for micro tattoos, and you can add an even more personal twist like Drew Barrymore, who used her own handwriting to create this tattoo honoring her kids.

Tattoo artist Dragon, who works at Bang Bang NYC, is truly goals when it comes to small but hyperrealistic tattoos. While it's easy to assume that micro tats have to be simple, Dragon's small pieces of body art — like the cat — are proof that you can get something demure and super detailed.

If you're passionate about a specific cause, consider getting a permanent reminder of it. Selena Gomez, alongside 13 Reasons Why cast members Tommy Dorfman and Alisha Boe, got tiny semicolon tattoos representing the movement to help those facing depression and other mental health issues and inspired by charity Project Semicolon.

Color isn't off-limits with micro tattoos even if most do seem to be black and white. Watercolor is another option when it comes to tiny pieces, and Vanessa Hudgens' small sunflower is a great example of incorporating brightness into your design.

Religious symbols are also popular. Rihanna has her famous Isis tattoo along the front of her ribcage just below her breasts, but she also has a small, nearly imperceptible cross on her collarbone.

Hearts never seem to fade from popularity, and celebs ranging from Kylie Jenner to Hilary Duff and Kaia Geber all have small versions of the enduring symbol.

Have a particular passion or hobby? Get a piece dedicated to it. This tiny tattoo done at Leavell-Brandsford's SparrowkHawk is perfect for those who love baking, but those with other interests can easily adapt the idea too.

Dr. Woo's linework is arguably some of the best out there, and it's on display in this arrow tattoo. The precise line inside the tip, the delicate details along the tail, and the intricate feather at the end prove that micro tattoos can be just as detailed as any larger pieces.

While dates certainly work to commemorate events, Simone Biles' Olympic rings tattoo is an example of a micro tattoo used to symbolize an achievement.