Small tattoos have become a firm fixture in many artist's studios, with more and more of us opting for sweet scripts and delicate designs – and there's little wonder why...

Not only are they significantly cheaper than larger tattoos, but they're also far more versatile. If you'd rather your personal tat not be visible for the rest of the world to see, it can easily be placed in an inconspicuous area. Or, if you do opt for somewhere obvious, because of its diminutive size it likely won't be the first thing people spot. However, if it is an impact you want to make with your body art, a collection of small tattoos all clustered together will look just as good as any sleeve or large-scale design, too.

We told ya, versatile! Haven't quite worked out what you want and where? Worry not. We know how overwhelming picking out new ink can be with all the options available, so we've done some serious research and rounded up some of the best tattoo ideas for you.

We've thought about location, with small tattoos for your wrist, finger, ribcage, shoulder, ankle and behind the ear all included in our round-up. We've also got you covered with design inspo, from flowers, symbols, minimalist line art and meaningful words to many celebrity-approved inspirations.

Scroll on for the best small tattoos for women on Instagram right now...

1

Butterflies

A teeny, tiny butterfly or two will work pretty much anywhere on the body.

2

Four leaf clover

Invite a little good fortune into your life with this lucky charm.

3

Cowboy boots

Obsessed with the cowboy boot trend as much as we are? This western-inspired tat idea is just as cool as the vintage boots themselves.

4

Eye with tear drop

Dainty finger tattoos are becoming more and more popular. From Hailey Beiber's classy line-and-dot work to Miley's edgier symbols, there are many designs to choose from.

5

Bunny rabbit

Did you know that a rabbit can symbolise wealth and rebirth, as well as signifying growth? Not to mention it looks pretty darn cute, too.

6

Star signs and birth year

Both of these ideas get a big yes from us. Your birth year and/or star sign in classic characters or script will forever be personal to you.

7

Hand poked script

This hand poked style is so cool, plus, it lends itself perfectly to a small tattoo. We're into the sentiment of this one.

8

Heart sticker

Right behind the ear is a great semi-hidden spot for a small tattoo. A simple framed heart looks gorgeous here.

9

Dove

A symbol of peace, hope and love. How sweet is this animated dove tattoo?

10

Heart on fire

We're big fans of the heart and fire combo - two regular emojis on our rotation, FYI - and the fun placing of this tat.

11

Anatomical heart

Conventional love hearts not your thing? Try the anatomical version instead. We're big into the red ink.

12

Framed portrait

We're totally inspired by these portrait tattoos. The framed outline works so well at making a small image stand out.

13

Cherries

Totally here for this bright cherry tattoo. 😍

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14

Flower and stem

A single flower and stem fits perfectly on a finger, or you can have it weaving across two, as beautifully demonstrated here.

15

Shell

If the seaside and the ocean are your happy place, then this is the tattoo for you.

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16

Horse and sun

Take your pick of these super cute small tats. We love the block design of the horse and the cheeky smirking sun. Alternatively, you can opt for a simple initial, spotted on the next slide.

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17

Flower

More flowers, but this time a simple block petal design. Just under the collarbone is also a cool placement idea.

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18

Abstract flower

Yep, you could say that we're a teeeensy bit obsessed with flower tattoos – and this abstract one in particular.

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19

Drinks

If you're thinking about a matching tattoo with a friend or partner, how about this adorable drinks idea to celebrate a special anniversary?

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20

Flame

We're especially loving the bold flame. So. Cool. 🔥