If you are thinking about getting your first tattoo, or increase your collection of designs on your body, you should consider getting them on your legs. The side and back of the thighs and the calves, for example, then among the least painful areas for a tattoo. Not to mention that the possibilities are diverse.
It can be a small or huge tattoo, hidden on the shin or going down the knees, with color or without. And it doesn’t stop there: the design options are practically infinite. Looking for inspiration? You’ve come to the right place. Check out the beautiful leg tattoo ideas below!
1. Your tattoo can be on different parts of the leg
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2. As for example in the thighs
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3. On the calves
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4. Or even on the knees
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5. Shins are also nice places to tattoo
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6. You can choose a more hidden place
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7. Or a very apparent tattoo
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8. Leg tattoo can be colored
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9. The front of the leg is a very nice place to scratch
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10. Can you imagine just tattooing your entire leg?
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11. The possibilities are the most diverse
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12. Look at the beauty of these peonies
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13. And what about this beautiful blue rose?
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14. Flowers and peppers blend into this composition
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15. And the legs can even win a whole garden
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16. Cat lovers will love this tattoo
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17. This one is also ideal for the gatekeeper on duty
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18. But dogs have their turn too
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19. A beautiful tribute to your canine friend
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20. Other pets are also welcome
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21. How not to love this alpaca?
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22. Or this butterfly with the little skull?
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23. These birds on the thigh are so cute
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24. And here, another beautiful and creative option
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25. How about a tribute to your child?
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26. Or a place you love very much?
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27. Memories of some amazing trip
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28. Those who love to travel will enjoy this suggestion
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29. Fine lines, great meaning
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30. This mixture of black and color tattoos is sensational
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31. How about a touch of girl power on your skin?
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32. Definitely a tattoo not to forget its power
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33. A picture can say more than a thousand words
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34. But written tattoos are also wonderful
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35. Thigh-high phrases are charming
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36. And look at this tattoo that looks more like an anklet!
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37. How about this real work of art?
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38. Inspiration with geometric shapes
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39. What a beautiful idea: a design that complements each other
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40. And here the design is repeated on both legs
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41. You can tattoo with someone special
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42. With her best friends
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43. Another cool idea to do with BFF
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44. Here, idea to honor your mother
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45. A diamond to symbolize something precious
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46. Beautiful and delicate tattoo inspiration
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47. Turning great passions into tattoos is a good idea
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48. And putting them all together is a beauty
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49. Who loves coffee will love this suggestion
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50. It’s worth getting a very small tattoo
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51. Like this beautiful flower vase
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52. This pretty little sprig
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53. Or this little flower with a touch of color
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54. Have you ever thought of tattooing a movie you love on your leg?
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55. This tattoo is inspired by “The Silence of the Innocents”.
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56. And this other one has the Harry Potter castle
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57. For those who love Star Wars, a beautiful idea
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58. After looking at all these pictures you will not lack for inspiration
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59. And you’ll also want to get your legs tattooed
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60. Off to doodle?
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And you, do you have any tattoos on your legs? On which part? Tell us in the comments!