Since ancient times, many civilizations have used tattooing as a way to express culture and individuality. It is only the past few decades, however, that American culture has embraced this art form. As recently as the 1980's, tattoos were seen by mainstream America as an act of rebellion, especially for females. But in the past ten years or so, tattoos have become so common that many tattoo ideas for girls are overdone to the point of being cliched.
Since the whole point of getting a tattoo (for most people, anyway) is to express your individuality, you don't want to wind up with something common. Chinese characters, butterflies on the lower back, anything weaving around the wrist or ankle... No matter how pretty these tattoos are, they are in no way unique. Here are some other ideas.
Something That Represents Your City
The first tattoo I got was a symbol of the city where I grew up. If your budget is limited, you can get something small, like the city's name. If you have more money and want more detail, you could get a rendering of an important statue or landmark. There are many, many possibilities.
A Drawing From a Favorite Childhood Book
Depending on the drawing you choose, this type of tattoo could be costly, and you will need to find an artist who is comfortable with the style of the illustrator. But if you have the resources, this is a wonderful way to get a tattoo that will never lose its meaning for you.
Get a Friend To Design Your Tattoo
This is a great way to recognize your friend's artistic talent, and a wonderful way to come up with a truly unique tattoo.
These tattoo ideas for girls are just a few possibilities that may inspire you to come up with your own. Body art should be unique, not something picked off a wall that thirty other people have picked before you.