Tattoos Convey Feelings: Heart Tattoos That Make a Statement

To showcase the versatility of a heart tattoo, we’ve rounded up 20 examples below. Prepare to be inspired.

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Hand-Drawn Heart Tattoo

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Why opt for one heart when you can have two? These interlocking hand-drawn hearts are a simple, chic take on the trendy tattoo.

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Single Digit Heart Tattoo

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If you prefer to keep your ink slightly concealed, opt for a small tattoo on the side of your finger. The dainty, minimalist heart is so cute.

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Trio of Hearts Tattoo

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With this sentimental trio, three hearts become one. If you’re looking for a tattoo idea that commemorates special occasions, this is the design for you.

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All About Love Tattoo

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These finger tattoos are all about love. Pair your tiny red heart with an “XO” to create the ultimate tattoo combo.

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Butterflies and Hearts Tattoo

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Create a picture-perfect scene with overlapping hearts and a butterfly. The extra tiny heart makes this design extra cute.

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Dotted Heart Tattoo

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Looking for a fresh take on a heart tattoo? Look closely, and you’ll see that this one is made up of tons of tiny dots. The stencil effect makes it even cooler.

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Red Heart Tattoo

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Red is the heart’s natural color, so it makes sense to opt for colored ink. Plus, red ink makes this petite wrist tattoo really pop.

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Striking Heart Portrait Tattoo

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This is one of the most elaborate versions of a heart tattoo we’ve ever seen. Surreal and striking, this black-and-white portrait inside a heart is a masterpiece.

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Bow and Arrow Heart Tattoo

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Remember drawing hearts with arrows through them as a kid? Consider this ink the grown-up version. Placing it right above your elbow is perfect.

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Heart-Shaped Locket Tattoo

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A heart-shaped locket looks just as stunning when turned into permanent body art. The intricate details and shading are what make this tattoo memorable.

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Minimalist Red Heart Tattoo

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Here’s more proof that red hearts are always a good choice. The precise lines make this red heart tattoo pure perfection.

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Flaming Heart Tattoo

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What’s hotter than a heart tattoo? A flaming heart tattoo. The inner finger placement makes this ink even edgier.

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Mismatched Heart Tattoo

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Go for a mix-and-match effect and get several tiny hand tattoos. Of course, you can’t go wrong with adding a few hearts into the mix. Celestial motifs and abstract art beautifully further enhance the body art.

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BFF Heart Tattoo

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Who needs a friendship bracelet when you can get matching tattoos? Grab your loved one and head to your nearest tattoo shop to recreate this matching design.

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Floral Heart Tattoo

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For those who want to put a floral spin on a heart tattoo, this ink serves as the ultimate inspo. Each heart is thoughtfully designed using beautiful leaves and flowers.

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Pinky Promise Heart Tattoo

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Take a closer look at the pinky. See the tiny heart? The subtlety is the point of this chic tattoo.

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Meaningful Heart Tattoo

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Enhance your heart-shaped ink by adding a meaningful word or phrase underneath it. We love this “acceptance” ink, but choose a word or phrase that really means something to you.

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Overlapping Heart Tattoo