Inspiration: 2019 Tattoo favourites on Pinterest

Most people know that Pinterest is a place for inspiration where Pinners go to get fresh ideas for everything from easy dinner recipes to their first solo-travel trip. But did you know that tattoos are consistently one of the top reasons people turn to Pinterest, ranking among the most popular searches every single year?¹ In fact, there have been more than a billion searches for tattoos on Pinterest and there are billions of saved tattoo designs and ideas.

We took a look at tattoos on Pinterest to provide a bit of inspiration for everyone. What are the body parts people are getting done these days? (hint: throat tattoos? ouch!) Which gender prefers the rose tattoo? (hint: it might not be who you think!) Which country is into 'nerdy tattoos'? Read on for answers to these questions, and more.

Winter Stone, a top, celebrity Tattoo artist who has inked stars such as Sophie Turner, Miley Cyrus, and Emma Roberts, says “Pinterest is often used as a tool for inspiration – I receive many boards from clients that shows a thought-out process of what they’d like to get when they see me. Pinterest has been a very useful tool in many ways.”

Celebrating your body through art:

Inspirational tattoos for a dose of self-love:

Being proud of who you are:

His ink versus hers:

Pinners that self-identify as men are more likely to search for sleeve-style tattoos and fierce animals, such as wolves or lions. Pinners that self-identify as women are more into smaller tattoos and tend to opt for a finger tattoo over a full sleeve. However, both women and men are searching for rose tattoos.

Top searched designs among those that self-identify as men

Top searched designs among those that self-identify as women

What’s up with tattoos around the world?

We looked at the tattoo searches from eight different countries around the globe, and the results were not what we expected. Germany is all about Celtic tattoos, while Brazil is into mechanical tattoo designs. The French are searching for pink minimalist tattoos, and Japan goes for a semi-permanent option with henna. The US is loving designs with British rock band Queen.