21 Pretty Hand Tattoo Ideas That'll Make You Want New Ink

RiRi has various hand tats, including this henna-inspired piece that’s connected to the art that covers her wrist.

The hands are the perfect placement for a collection of dainty designs like zigzags, arrows, starbursts, and dots. Add some to the backs of your hands as well as down your fingers for an elegant touch.

May is a fan of larger artwork on the back of the hand, too, like this pretty hummingbird and hibiscus that she did for a client. The best thing about hand tattoos? Your pretty art is always on full display.

Get some words of wisdom to serve as a sweet reminder whenever you look down at your hands. Place your wording on the inside of a finger or down the side of your hand.

A fine-line rose looks chic when perfectly placed across your thumb. It’ll look so pretty peeking out of a sweater in the winter.

Bieber has a vast collection of dainty hand tats, including arrows, dots, stars, and moons.

According to Patrick Cat, a tattoo artist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, various styles can be applied to hand tattoos, so don’t feel like you have to hold back. While you often see fine-line florals and geometric symbols, it’s also fun to extend your arm sleeve down to the top of your hand for a bold, bright look.

The fingers are a prime spot for tiny tats, like this collection of emoji-like symbols. Think mini hearts, moons, skulls, and lightning bolts — one for each digit.

If you’re a fan of chains and jewels, let yours take up permanent residence on your hand in the form of an inked-on bracelet.

Minimalists, take inspo from Megan Fox’s fresh assortment of micro hand tats — featuring suer tiny stars, evil eyes, and dots in both black and red ink.

Nineties-era butterflies are back in style and look particularly cute on a hand — especially when done in a shade of Barbie pink.

Another popular option? Meaningful coordinates, like where you were born or where you met your partner. They’re on trend but will always be 100% unique to you.

If you aren’t sold on hand tats, dip your toe in with the tiniest dot collection at the base of your fingernails. They add a little extra something without all the commitment.

A tiny heart on each finger is eye-catching, too, but in a simple way.

Hand tattoos look pretty across the knuckles, on the inside of a finger, right under the nails, on the side of the hand, and right smack dab in the middle.

While many hand tattoos are tiny, no one said you can’t be bold. Go big with a rose that takes up your entire hand.

Whatever your angel numbers might be, let them take up permanent residence on your hands.

Ariana Grande’s hand tats are a gorgeous nod to the sky with the artsy moon — complete with a face — and sun.

Show your green thumb by adorning your hand with a plant of some sort — and pair it with an animal to further prove you’re a nature girly.

Create a happy scene with your body art with a sweet fairy, hearts, and a peace sign.

Getting some randomly placed flames, like this one that winds its way up one finger, is so cool and edgy.