Small finger tattoo ideas are becoming a popular choice for those looking to visible body art.
The fingers provide nice opportunities for a range of style and design choices, with simple yet creative concepts often deployed for new school collectors.
While still considered job stoppers by many, the increase in visible art means small finger tattoos are a choice that will remain popular as the tattoo industry continues to evolve.
Read on for an awesome selection of small finger tattoo designs that can act as inspiration for your next tattoo.
1. Cool Black Ink Tattoos
2. Color Tattoo Ideas
3. Linework Tattoos
4. Finger Tattoos with Lettering
5. Heart Themed Tattoo Designs
6. Mandala and Henna Influenced Tattoos
7. Simple Ink Tattoos
6. Multi Finger Symbol Tattoo Art
7. Small Finger Tattoos for Men
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8. Small Finger Tattoos for Women
9. Cool Ring Finger Tattoos
FAQs
What are some popular finger tattoo ideas?
Small finger tattoos can be quite creative despite their obvious size and shape limitations. Popular design types include:
- Lettering
- Black ink symbols (card games, Egyptian ideas, crosses, lightning etc)
- Small cartoon images
- Animals and insects
- Humorous/ironic designs
- Love hearts
- Rings and wedding rings
Do finger tattoos last?
Because fingers are such active parts of the human body, small finger tattoos don’t always work out the same as tattoos located elsewhere.
Skin dies and repairs at a much faster rate on the fingers and hands than other areas, and there’s also the wear and tear from sun and other elements to think about.
They can become fuzzier quite quickly and color put into them will not show up as brightly for the wearer after the healing process is finished.
Getting a finger tattoo is not an inherently bad idea, it just means you need to be aware of possible complications and plan for them, such as touch ups and re-dos.
The most successful finger tattoos often utilize solid black linework to reduce fading, smudging, and illegibility.
Why can finger tattoos be described as job stoppers?
Visible tattoos carry more stigma than most, even when compared with collectors sporting less conspicuous body. Highly visible tattoos – just as much as controversial or badly etched ones – are called job stoppers because they can lead to issues with job interviews, hiring, promotions, and general tattoo regret.
If you are thinking about getting a finger tattoo, even a small piece of ink that is hard to pick up, be aware that you’re going to be treated differently despite more widespread acceptance of tattoos in general.
One thing you could do is to get a temporary tattoo of your small finger tatt or hand design and wear it for the life of the placeholder. You’ll be able to quickly get a handle for size, placement, and visibility issues, and get a gauge of people’s reactions. For some it’s bot and will never be an issue, but for others it can be a problem.
How much do small finger tattoos cost?
Most tattoo artists charge an hourly rate, and many have a minimum price for small tattoos – also be aware that tattoo shops in general have a shop minimum to cover quick and easy designs that require only small amounts of time.
A small finger tattoo design on the low end of the price spectrum may cost as little as $50-$80, with more intricate designs adding to the bill.
Highly skilled, experienced artists may charge upwards of $200 an hour but there is little chance that a ring tattoo will cost more than a few hundred dollars, just due to the size and time limitations the area creates naturally.
Did you enjoy this collection of small finger tattoos? For more cool body art featuring small tattoos or the fingers click on the gallery links below: