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The self-love tattoo ideas we see inspire our spirit. They do as the name says — look beautiful on the body and give some motivation to the people who see them. A motivated person is friendlier, and a self-love tattoo is the best cure for pessimism that might reside inside the mind. However, some preparations are needed for motivational tattoos like these to work.

For a tattoo like this to work perfectly, you should love yourself first. After all, you are the only person who knows how you feel. Tattoo ideas like these try, usually successfully, to remind you of the beautiful side of life. They remind us of the simple fact that even during the darkness of the night — there always comes a glimpse of light at the end. Also, these types of tattoos can be unique to each person. Personalized tattoos with some self-loving messages inside them will hit much more effectively. A quote or an image that you get emotional over — nothing is off limits when creating the most morale-boosting tattoo for you.

If you are looking for morale inspiration that gets found in large and small tattoo ideas, we have you covered. We have compiled a list of the best tattoos that focus on the self-love aspect of life. Found some of these tattoos to be interesting? Be sure to upvote them so they would appear higher on the list. On the other hand, if you have this type of tattoo yourself, share some of your experiences in the comments below. If you can’t find the right design here, be sure to check out part 2.

#1

"Dead, But Cute" Tattoo

Self-love tattoo featuring a skeleton with a flower crown and "Dead, but cute" text on pale skin.

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    "I Am Beautiful" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of a racoon admiring its reflection in a mirror with the phrase "I am beautiful."

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    "I'm Proud Of Myself" Tattoo

    Colorful self-love tattoo with positive symbols like a sun, heart, and flowers, reading "I'm Proud of Myself."

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    Forget Me Nots

    Floral self-love tattoo featuring blue forget-me-not flowers on skin.

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    #5

    Happy Ghost

    Self-love tattoo design of a figure embracing its reflection in the mirror on a person's arm.

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    #6

    The Heart In You

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo on skin, showcasing minimalist and meaningful design.

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    "Oh Sweetie, You're Not Ugly. Society Is" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on thigh with empowering phrase about societal standards.

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That apostrophe is backwards. I’m twitching…

    #8

    Loved By Me

    Self-love tattoo of a figure with red hearts on skin, embracing themselves on an arm.

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    Cara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that this is covering faint scars.

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    #9

    I Am As Powerful As A Nine-Tailed Fox

    Blue and black artistic wolf tattoo with swirling patterns, symbolizing self-love, on upper arm.

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    Ann Maack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old Oriental myth - the more tails, the more wisdom. Also able to shape-shift into a beautiful woman.

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    #11

    "To Know Your Worth Means No One Gets To Decide It For You" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with a butterfly design and motivational text on a person's arm.

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    #12

    "I Am Made Of Memories" Tattoo

    Colorful tattoo reads "I am made of memories," showcasing a self-love tattoo idea.

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    #13

    "You Never Walk Alone" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo text "you never walk alone" on skin.

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    BakedKahuna
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one to me is more football/soccer than self love.

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    #14

    "Pls Don't Hurt Mi" Tattoo

    Whimsical self-love tattoo with playful characters and colorful text.

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    #15

    A Reminder To Stay Committed To Yourself And That You Are Worthy Of Good Things

    Floral self-love tattoo on side, featuring a serene face outline with orange flowers against natural skin texture.

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    #16

    Important Note Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo reading "I'm proud of myself" on skin.

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    #17

    My Little Plant Guy

    Cute self-love tattoo of a smiling plant creature on an arm.

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    #18

    "GRL PWR" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo featuring a woman wearing "GRL PWR" sunglasses on a thigh.

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    #19

    Sticky Anxiety

    Line art tattoo on arm depicting self-love with abstract, minimalist design.

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    #20

    "For Youth" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of a colorful hot air balloon with the words "for youth" on skin.

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    #21

    "Please Please Please Be Good To Me" Tattoo

    Colorful self-love tattoo with hearts, flowers, and the words "Please be good to me" on skin against a blue sky background.

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    #22

    Now What?

    Cat reading a book titled "How 2 Be Not Sad" tattoo, showcasing self-love through humor and minimalist design.

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    #23

    "Memento Mori" Tattoo

    Colorful "memento mori" tattoo on arm, showcasing unique self-love tattoo idea.

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    #24

    "Trying My Best!" Tattoo

    Smiling flower self-love tattoo with text "Trying my best" on an arm.

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    #25

    "Comfort In My Chaos" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with abstract face design and text "comfort in my chaos" on forearm.

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    #26

    Love Potion Tattoo

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo with intricate design and tassel on arm, celebrating positivity and personal empowerment.

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    #27

    "No Rain, No Flowers" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on a person's thigh, featuring flowers and a watering can, with the text "No rain, no flowers."

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    #28

    Owner's Love

    Self-love tattoo with a heart-shaped bottle labeled "Amor Proprio," surrounded by leaves.

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    #29

    "You Better Chill" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo showcasing a relaxed figure on a couch with text "You Better Chill" beneath.

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    Cara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not be chill with those hands and feet…

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    #30

    Breathing Tattoo

    Tattoo of lungs filled with cosmic designs, symbolizing self-love and uniqueness.

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    #31

    "Do What Makes You Happy" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo featuring a smiley face and the phrase "Do what makes you happy" on skin.

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    #32

    "And You’re Gonna Be Happy" Tattoo

    Digital clock self-love tattoo on skin with stars and moon design.

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    #33

    "Now Go, And Don't Look Back" Tattoo

    Minimalist self-love tattoo featuring two hands with the phrase "now go, and don't look back."

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    #34

    Little Fine Red And Black Line Self Love Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo of an abstract line art design on an arm, featuring intertwined red and black lines.

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    #35

    Tattoo Called "Transditions"

    Self-love tattoo featuring a seated woman in detailed attire with the text "Z - AMOR - A" on a person's leg.

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    #36

    Favorite Corner: Where I Can Drink In Peace

    Minimalist self-love tattoo with "Safe Corner" text on forearm.

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    #37

    "Me" Love Heart

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo with the word 'me' inside, featuring pink shading and black outlines.

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    #38

    For Your Trust And Patience

    A self-love tattoo on a woman's arm features two figures embracing within an ornate mirror design.

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    #39

    "Collect Your Tears, Water Your Roots" Tattoo

    Minimalist self-love tattoo with plant roots and motivational text on an arm.

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    #40

    "It's Ok Not To Be Ok" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo design with an eye and the phrase "It's OK not to be OK," emphasizing positive mental health.

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    #41

    Progress Isn't Linear But Keep Working Towards Those Goals And You'll Get There!

    Self-love tattoo on arm with "Focusing On Myself" text in black ink.

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    #42

    March Comes In Like A Lion

    Delicate self-love tattoo with floral details on the forearm, featuring an artistic and subtle design.

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    #43

    Log Heart Tattoo

    Colorful heart-shaped self-love tattoo with intricate geometric design on skin.

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    #44

    "This Too Shall Pass" Tattoo

    Colorful "this too shall pass" self-love tattoo on forearm.

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    #45

    All Tangled, Always On The Right Track

    Line art self-love tattoo with a heart above abstract head design on inner forearm.

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    #46

    "I Am Proud Of Myself" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "I am proud of myself" text and red roses on skin.

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    #47

    Can’t Love Someone Else Until You Love Yourself

    Tattoo of hands hugging a ribcage symbolizes self-love on a person's arm.

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    #48

    "I Am Art" Tattoo

    Close-up of a tattoo reading "I AM ART," showcasing self-love tattoo ideas.

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    #49

    Do Your Thing And Don’t Care If They Like It

    Heart-shaped self-love tattoo in red and black ink on a forearm.

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    StevieLove
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Looks like you carved this into your skin

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    #50

    Solstice Resolutions - Great Conjunction

    Self-love tattoo of a pyramid with "Me" at the top and "You" below on an arm.

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    #51

    "Love Every Single Part Of My Body" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo reading "Love every single part of my body" on an arm.

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    #52

    A Little Reminder

    Self-love tattoo featuring "You Are Enough" on an arm.

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    #53

    I Hug You

    Minimalist self-love tattoo of two hugging figures on forearm.

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    #54

    "All Children Are Equal In Gods Eyes" Tattoo

    Neck tattoo featuring self-love message with butterflies.

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    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except the homosexual children, the bisexual children, the trans children, and the genderfluid/gender-neutral children, according to Christians. Well, actually, any children that aren’t cis and hetero. God apparently doesn’t love THOSE children.

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    #55

    "I Hope You're Well" Tattoo

    Arm with self-love tattoo reading "I hope you're well" in simple black font.

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    #56

    Queen Things

    Minimalist self-love tattoo of a crowned woman with heart-shaped cheeks on an arm.

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    #57

    Self Love Bandage

    Colorful tattoo with flowers, a bird, and a bandage featuring "self love" text.

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    #58

    "Never Let Your Fears Stand In The Way Of Your Dreams" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with empowering message surrounded by flowers and colorful design.

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    #59

    A Hug In A Heart

    Arm tattoo featuring a heart with floral details, symbolizing self-love.

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    #60

    "More Self Love" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with the words "MORE SELF LOVE" on skin.

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    #61

    Against Any Resistance

    Self-love tattoo depicting a hand holding a torch within a decorative frame on skin.

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    #62

    "I'll Love Myself Once Again " Tattoo

    Self-love tattoos with quotes "I'll love myself once again" and "I'm still standing" on arm.

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    #63

    "Us" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with frames labeled "Family," "Friends," "Work," "Love," and a falling box labeled "Me."

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    #64

    As Always, I Will Find The Answer

    Self-love tattoo with inspiring text on a person's forearm, symbolizing positivity and resilience.

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    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This works beautifully as a song lyric (“The Times They Are A-Changin’”), but taken out of context it makes it sound completely grammatically wrong XD

    #65

    "This Pain Wouldn't Be For Evermore" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on an arm with the phrase "this pain wouldn't be for evermore" in black ink.

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    #66

    "Always Enough Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo design featuring a heart with the words "always enough" inside.

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    #67

    Self Love Whirlpool

    Self-love tattoo with artistic text design on a person's arm.

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    #68

    You Will Never Be Left In The Dark Again

    Minimalist self-love tattoo of a dripping bottle and spiral on forearm.

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    #69

    Self Love Traditional Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo design featuring a heart with "myself" banner, surrounded by colorful flowers and leaves.

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    #70

    "This Must Be The Place" Tattoo

    Close-up of a self-love tattoo reading "This Must Be the Place" on an arm wearing a striped green and white shirt.

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    #71

    "Just Keep Going" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with a flower and the words "Just keep going" on an arm.

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    StevieLove
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just keep ping… and the “P”, looks like a penis

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    #72

    Self Love Magical Drink

    Heart-shaped bottle tattoo with "self love," surrounded by flowers and leaves.

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    #73

    Moon Eye Looking Out For You

    Self-love tattoo design of an eye with a crescent moon and teardrop, symbolizing introspection and emotion.

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    #74

    Japan Occupies A Special Place In My Heart, Those Who Know Me Know It

    Self-love tattoo of a woman with a fox mask, emphasizing personal empowerment and artistic expression.

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    #75

    Have You Treated Yourself Today?

    Self-love tattoo of an anatomical heart with an eye design on an arm.

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    #76

    "I Don't Know How To Fall In Love" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on arm with handwritten message and heart symbols.

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    #77

    Loving Yourself Will Save Your Soul

    Skeleton couple tattoo design symbolizing self-love on skin.

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    #78

    "Lovely" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on arm with the word "LOVE" in candle-shaped letters.

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    #79

    "I Need So Much More From Myself" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo featuring an eye design and the text "I need so much more from myself" on a person's leg.

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    #80

    Let's Be Happy Everyone

    Self-love tattoo with a green smiley face and positive text promoting happiness and peace on the upper arm.

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    #81

    "Cut Them Off" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with scissors cutting negativity, with text "Cut Them Off."

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    #82

    "Changes" Tattoo

    Tattoo of the word "Changes" on a forearm, representing self-love and personal growth.

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    Sinnon Dakota Riley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A song from Shrek 2 popped up in my head, thanks.

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    #83

    Stop The Gloomy Clouds

    Self-love tattoo featuring clouds and a band-aid with an exclamation mark on an arm.

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    Devil Taking Some Much Needed Time Off

    Self-love tattoo with a figure relaxing, sunrise, and doves holding a "Bliss" banner.

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    Cara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does the devil have a tummy button, or just a wandering nipple?

    #85

    Not Human Made, Mother Made

    Heart-shaped tattoo with "Mother Made," highlighting self-love tattoo ideas.

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    #86

    Siting On My Shoulder

    Line art self-love tattoo with a hugging figure and a red heart shape.

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    #87

    "You Are So Much More" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo on ribcage with hands and butterfly design, featuring the phrase "you are so much more."

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    #88

    "Myself" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with a heart and dagger, reading "Myself," on a forearm, symbolizing personal empowerment.

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    #89

    The Pineapple Of Love

    Pineapple tattoo with red hearts symbolizes self-love on an arm.

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    #90

    Daily Reminder To Each And Every One Of You

    Self-love tattoo in bold black letters on the back of someone's thighs.

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    #91

    You're Rarer Than A Can Of Dandelion And Burdock, And Those Other Girls Are Just Postmix Lemonade

    Tattoo of a soda can on an arm, symbolizing self-love with bold black outlines and shading.

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    Cara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want a can of dandelion and burdock now!

    #93

    "Feminine" Tattoo

    Cherry tattoo with "Fé-mi-nisse" text promotes self-love on skin.

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    #94

    "Groovy Baby" Tattoo

    Self-love tattoo with "groovy baby" text on skin, featuring floral details.

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