Thigh tattoos – we love them because you can hide them or show them off, depending on your mood that day. If you’re in the market for badass thigh tattoo ideas for women, you’ve definitely come to the right place. We’ve found 65 designs that we think will blow your socks off … Although we’ll warn you, it might sting a little!
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1. Red Roses Thigh Tattoo
This red roses piece is a beautiful idea for a badass thigh tattoo for women, but you should know of the prep work you’ll need to put in. For example, did you know that’s you can’t drink before a tattoo? Drinking heavily the night before isn’t advisable either. Not only can this make your bleed more throughout the tattoo, but it’ll also hurt more. Your sensitivity will be heightened, and because you will also be dehydrated and hungover, you’ll probably find that you feel ill / like passing out. The moral to this story – drinking before a tattoo is a bad idea.
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2. Mandala Elephant
Elephant tattoos can signify a number of different things. The elephant is a strong animal, determined, dignified and wise. This mandala elephant could mean that, or it could mean prosperity and good fortune. Those are two more significant meanings to the elephant ink. Isn’t it amazing how something can mean one thing to one person, and something else entirely to someone else? That’s the beauty of tattoo work.
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3. Lotus Flower
Lotus flower tattoos have very spiritual undertones surrounding them. Badass thigh tattoo ideas for women like these are great for showing off some of your inner spiritual side, without making it too obvious at the same time. Very few people would actually see your thighs, meaning he tattoo would be a very private one for you. That’s if you wanted it to be private, of course. We LOVE to show ours off!
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4. Stunning Side Thigh Tattoo
This diamond inspired thigh piece is a beautiful tattoo, but you should know that a hearty breakfast is vital before you head off for ink work like this. You definitely won’t want to sit for this kind of piece on an empty stomach. There’s a good chance you won’t be able to handle it.
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5. Unique Flower Design
We love the bee design on this unique floral little number, and the bee tattoo is said to signify a really hard worked. And isn’t that just what bees are? Hard working little insects pollinating all those flowers and scaring the heebie-jeebies out of those of us who are scared of them … Often used in tattooed to symbolise family, teamwork and nobility, the humble bee tattoo works perfectly in this floral thigh design.
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6. Colorful Flower Design
While we’re on the subject of floral tattoos, rose tattoos are one of the most common and popular tattoos you’ll see these days, and there are many reasons for that. Once upon a time, these were tattoos considered suitable for women, but more and more men are choosing to have them as well. With origins in American culture, the rose is a classic symbol of love, much as the flower itself is. We know one thing – we love this badass thigh tattoo for women.
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7. Upper Thigh Tattoo
Tattoo care is very important and that’s the case whether you’re going for a colourful design, or a black and white one just like this beautiful design. Your tattoo artist will give you instructions on how to care for it to ensure it lasts beautiful for as long as possible, and you should listen to and follow all advice given. Your tattooist will know what they are doing if you have opted for a reputable, reliable and fully-trained one.
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8. Moths
Moth tattoos are not just beautiful tattoos, they are tattoos with meaning too. They are used to symbolise a number of different things, but they are mostly attributed to secret knowledge and dreams. They are nocturnal by nature, and this is what gives them the link. You should be aware they are also used to show other character attributes however, determination and faith being just two of them. Have you ever seen a moth trying to fly into the light? That’s sheer determination – the flying flutter just doesn’t want to give up!
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9. Whale Tattoo Design
Whales are truly magnificent animals, both in size and stature. They’ve been around for a very long time, and they manage to stay silent and almost unseen in the depths of the ocean. Some of these depths we won’t ever get to see or hear about in our lifetimes. The gentle giants are becoming more and more popular in the tattoo world, often linked with spirituality. They can also show peace, love and understanding, as well as motherhood, guidance and protection, ands also harmony and intuition.
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10. Sexy Lace Design
You will need to both leave the tattoo alone, and take care of it, all at the same time. This doesn’t make a lot of sense, but it does when you break it down. You should be washing it carefully with an antibacterial soap that is unscented. This is to keep away any infections and bugs that may get in. An infected tattoo is not a nice one. Just Google the photos and you’ll see what we mean.
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11. Small Watercolor Tattoo
Watercolour tattoos are another type of inking that is becoming increasingly popular, and when you see how beautiful they have the opportunity to be, you can understand why. A really unique look, the watercolour paints are literally inked into your skin in a way that makes them seem very wispy and romantic. This floral design is a stunning example, but there are so many others you could choose from.
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12. Cool Wolf Design
The wolf, when used in tattoos, is usually a sign of family and strength. This is an animal that has become well adapted to living life alone, usually exiled by family members, but can also live and even thrives perfectly in a pack. It can signify both pulling apart and coming together, and that’s why so many people love them, especially in this kind of 50/50 format. It’s definitely one of the most badass thigh tattoo ideas for women we’ve come across!
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13. Unicorn Design
Unicorns are everywhere right now, aren’t they? And we love them because they are mythical creatures that are never going to exist. Scientists do think there is some truth to the unicorn theory, however, and that is a type of dinosaur-like animal that had a horn. We’d much prefer to continue thinking they looked like this little beauty though, wouldn’t you?
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14. Pretty Elephant Tattoo
Elephant tattoos can hold so much meaning, and very recently we came across a friend who’d got herself an elephant tattoo for her grandmother who sadly passed away from dementia. The elephant never forgets, as the old saying goes, and we think this one is totally beautiful.
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15. Big Flowers
If you really wanted to stand out with badass thigh tattoo ideas for women like this, you should be aware that there is a good chance you won’t be able to sit for the full tattoo in one sitting. This is more likely to be the case if this is your first tattoo ever. Make sure you’re aware of the length of time you’re gong to be under the needle. Can you commit to the entire length of time. You won’t be happy with a half-finished tattoo.
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16. Mandala Lion
The lion is a very clear symbol of courage and strength, the leader of the pack so to speak. Pride, royalty and commitment are also links often made to this majestic creature, and they’re an animal often used in tattoos. The mandala look is a relatively modern one, but when you combine a modern effect with a very classic tattoo style, you can come up with some pretty impressive results.
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17. Purple Flowers on an Upper Side Thigh
We’re obsessed with this purple floral design, the flower design cleverly woven so that it is in the shape of a heart. It’s amazing how many opportunities you have open to you when it comes to customising and building your own tattoo design, and it’s well worth having a chat with your tattoo artist before making any final decisions. You may find that they suggest an idea that you never would have thought of, but love nevertheless!
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18. Deer & Lotus Tattoo
The lotus tattoo is another very popular one, especially when you’re looking at badass thigh tattoo ideas for women. They represent so much as well – enlightenment and understanding, often on a spiritual level, and also knowledge. The deer section of the tattoo, on the other hand, often represents gentleness, nature, fertility, and a quiet power. It also brings in a wonderful nature theme.
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19. Watercolor Flowers & Whale Tattoo
You’ll need to think very carefully about the kind of clothes you wear to your tattoo appointment for these badass thigh tattoo ideas for women. Tight jeans, for example, are going to be a complete nightmare to get on after the tattoo session is completed. The leg will swell somewhat, and it’s likely to be incredibly tender to touch. Maybe opt for something loose and free-flowing when you go under the needle, and make sure you don’t mind getting tattoo ink, blood, or cream residue on it too.
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20. Dark Flowers
You’ll need to use a cream or ointment on your tattoo for a few days, usually about three or four, to make sure that it is kept well hydrated. This will not only help the tattoo to heal better, and brighter too, but it’ll also ensure that any itchiness as it heals is kept to a bare minimum. And trust us when we tell you the itching will drive you mad.
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21. Rose Design
You’re going to need to avoid tight clothing for a good couple of weeks after you’ve opted for badass thigh tattoo ideas for women like these. Tight clothing will irritate the skin that has just been inked, and you’ll also find it’ll make those unsightly flakey scabs come off too. You might think that’s a good thing, but if you pull the scabs off, you’re basically just puling the colour out of your tattoo. The moral to this story – leave the unsightly scabs alone!
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22. Elephant Tattoo with a Pop of Color
Everyone asks if tattoos hurt, and the short answer is yes. You’re having a needle penetrating your skin a number of times per second, shooting ink into the skin at the same time. It is a painful process, but there are definitely places on the body that are considered to be more sensitive than others. The upper thigh area is quite a sensitive area, but if you make sure you eat in the morning, have plenty of sugar, and take fluids with you, you should be just fine.
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23. Jaw-Dropping Design
Dot work tattoos have become increasingly popular recently, especially chandelier-style inkings on the sternum / under-boob. This is a perfect example of how to use a similar style in your badass thigh tattoo ideas for women, and it’s also something that you could easily add to later on, if you wanted to. Many people we’ve come across has found that one tattoo just isn’t enough, and most tattooists will tell you that clients will often have the second one planned before they’ve even finished having the first one inked. There’s a little prior warning for you. They are somewhat addictive, and you really do forget about the pain each time.
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24. Watercolor Calla Lily
This beautiful watercolour calla lily would make a perfect tattoo for a memorial tattoo. Calla lilies are often used in both wedding and funeral flowers, and it’s because they’re so beautiful. They really are just elegant and sophisticated flowers, and the idea of using them in tattoo work has come from so many different cultures over the years. They have origins in a lot of different places, and they can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some perceive the flower as being symbolic of the Virgin Mary – innocence, chastity, and purity. This is also why they are often used for wedding flowers.
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25. Beautiful Flower Design
The peony is a beautiful flower with some pretty beautiful symbolism behind it too. Another common tattoo found within Japanese ink, this floral number is often considered to be the “King” of the flower world. Not only being significant of wealth and power, it also represents elegance, and also wealth in knowledge as well as monetary values.
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26. Dream Catcher Mandala Tattoo
This thigh tattoo features a dream catcher mandala design. It has the classic hoops and feathers that you would usually see on a dream catcher but it has beautiful patterns instead of the web. A tattoo like this is intricate so will take a long time to complete, but it is a stunning piece of body art that will be worth it.
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27. Phoenix Thigh Tattoo
A phoenix is a badass tattoo idea that is for the survivors. The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth and rising out the ashes. It is a design that says you have survived no matter what you have been through. It is a beautiful tattoo idea full of hope and positivity. As you can see, it really makes a statement too! We love this idea.
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28. Pretty Floral Garter Tattoo
Garter tattoos are stylish and sexy. Here is a beautiful example. This design features pretty pink flowers that delicately wrap around the thigh. It is just a different take on the classic lace garter designs that are often seen. You can recreate this look or try different flowers.
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29. Sun and Moon Thigh Tattoo
Next, we have a trendy sun and moon tattoo design. A tattoo like this can represent a balance between two energies like yin and yang. This sun and moon design is amazing and it is perfect for the ladies who love boho styles. There are many different ways to design a tattoo like this so you can choose something similar to the one featured or choose something unique to you.
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30. Matching Thigh Tattoos
When choosing a thigh tattoo, you don’t have to choose just one, you can have both thighs tattooed like this. This idea features two matching tattoos that have a beautiful patterned design. You will have to endure the tattoo twice but as you can see, the results are amazing!
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31. Geometric Lotus
Lotus tattoos are so popular, and here is a unique thigh tattoo that you need to see. The lotus features a stylish geometric pattern with a beautiful ornamental design below. You can recreate the whole look or just the lotus. Either way, you will have one trendy thigh tattoo.
