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Helix Tattoo Trend Is Taking Over Instagram, And These 51 Pics Will Make You Want To Get One Too
A new tattoo trend is taking over Instagram, and, we must say, it's pretty awesome. Say goodbye to earrings and ear cuffs, and hello to helix tattoos.
The helix is the thin curved outer part of the ear and now people are jazzing it up with dainty ink designs. From flowers to paw prints to minimalist lines - there are so many different ways to spice up your helix, the possibilities are endless. The best part? You never have to worry about losing an earring again!
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#1
Subtle Ink Statements
Ann Tolman 8 years ago
Oh Dear, ----- I thought they were stitches!!! I guess it's the nurse in me, --------- Lol!
Terri Mrazek 8 years ago
I'm sorry...I think that would be a very tender skin area*...plus I'm very close to age 67...lol
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#2
Paw Prints and Piercings
#3
Subtle Ink Statements
Ann Tolman 8 years ago
Oh dear, ----- I thought they were stitches!!! It's the nurse in me I guess----- Lol!
#4
Floral Earscape Art
#5
Minimalist Ink Hits Different
Brenda Olano 8 years ago
I love this, it's so simple ♥ I'd want to get a black tattoo just like this one, only if the black ink stayed black forever, but nah it's a pity it turns kinda green after a while and it needs to be retouched :/
Heather March 8 years ago
My black ink from 20 yrs ago is still black and the ink they use nowadays is even better.
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#6
Ink Where You Least Expect It
Rebecca Strothers 8 years ago
Love that you took it from you back to theear.. now just need to add a little more.
Ivy Lyster 8 years ago
I like the Hello Kitty, but I'd feel kinda bad stabbing earrings through her head when I put them in!
#7
Delicate Details Close Up
#8
Ear Candy Upgrade
Rachel Colvin 8 years ago
There are several Etsy shops that sell them. Search for tribal stick earrings
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#9
Cosmic Ink Vibes
Mike Fredsall 8 years ago
Ya, I just wonder how long they last clarity wise...
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#10
Whispered Ink Tales
#11
Subtle Pride Statement
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
I've been planning to get a pride ratio on my helix too! Just colored dots though to match my sister's pride tattoo on her wrist. We wanted them to show support for our brother.
Felicias Beard 8 years ago
Nope. Not even a bit. How does this have anything to do with a helix
#12
Ear-Resistible Art
Ron Ankney 8 years ago
Some of those poor ears look really inflamed; these girls better hope the don't rot and fall off in the night.
#13
Ink Meets Metal
#14
Subtle Art in Unlikely Places
#15
Delicate Ink Play
#16
Quiet Confidence
Ximena Mil 8 years ago
Thanks for posting! If you want to check my work go to instagram @ximenamil
#17
Edgy Details Up Close
#18
Sharp Style Statement
Anastasia Cyr'Nyth 8 years ago
With this one, you have to consider the fact that you will look like Van Gogh with your ear wrapped up like that (-;
janettetsmith 8 years ago
Van Gogh cut his ear off, nothing to wrap there
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Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Don't understand the Van Gogh reference...what's wrapping got to do with it??
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#20
Ear-Defying Confidence
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
I see a glimpse of a beard on the left side. So is it a bearded woman, or a guy? My guess the second.
#24
Anchored in Style
Michael Cook 8 years ago
If this guy is on my boat, he gets thrown off every time we want to stay put
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Haha Michael Cook! Speaking of boats, any relation to Cpt. Cook? Lol..
#25
Delicate Inked Whispers
Sarah Blanche Brinsfield 8 years ago
This one is so dainty and pretty without the harsh black lines. I love it!
#27
Hidden Ink Stories
Pandykinz 8 years ago
I think it's just from when the tattoo artist was doing it, they probably wiped the excess ink a lot and some residual got left behind
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#31
Ink That Goes Everywhere
Shauday Smith 8 years ago
This one is good, why it got down votes? matches the rest of his ink.
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Sorry, but this looks like some sort of skin problem. His ear is so pink, guess this is because of post op tattoo.
#33
Floral Frame Vibes
Amanda Codlin 8 years ago
Don't know why your down voted. They are gross!
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#34
Webbed and Wired
#35
Matching Rings, Unexpected Places
#37
Ink That Speaks Volumes
Ruellen 8 years ago
it's called 'dotwork' in tattoo world and I love it too
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#39
Piercing Overachiever
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Sorry, but living in Florida, they make me think of ticks. I assure you it would be a conversation starter on the best way to get rid of the blood suckers!
#42
Edgy Ink Meets Ear Art
#47
Ink Where It Counts
Sarah Blanche Brinsfield 8 years ago
I think it looks like stained glass. I would love to see some color!
piggy panda 8 years ago
omg me and my father came up with the words jank and jankedy
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#49
Ear Bling Level Expert
Kristine Sihto 8 years ago
They just look fresh to me. The skin swells and becomes red when a tattoo is really fresh.
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#51
Unintended Ink Blot
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Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
They look interesting. But a tattoo trend, again? It's not my business or anything and if you wanna do that, more power to you. But if you are going for a tattoo that will last for the rest of your life, I'd recommend to choose something on a place that isn't a "trend" at the moment and something you REALLY wanted to have for a long time. It gives it more meaning than just following a trend.
Hayley Lightcap 8 years ago
I always interpret trends as being ideas rather than an actual must have. I wouldn't have thought of helix tattoos if I didn't see it.
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John L 8 years ago
All this is cute and trendy, but unlike the rings and jewelry one can attach to the ears, lips, and nose, once they are in place, there is no removing them unless the recipient is ready to undergo some torture and actually pay for it as well. With the rings and jewelry, they can be removed, and the skin will quickly fill in the holes and the person will look normal again. That's the way to go if you want to show your individuality. :D
Shawn Horn 8 years ago
Traps are permanent?! Thank you so much for enlightening us with your wisdom.
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janettetsmith 8 years ago
1) Some of these ears are nasty dirty 2) Those tattoos will look great when those are the ears of eighty year olds
Tammie Clark 8 years ago
Its probably excess ink , not actual dirty ears you are seeing...it happens when rhey wipe
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Katie Mandle 8 years ago
I have 6 tattoos and was an Officer in the Military, a Police Officer ten years and have been a Registered Nurse 26 years. Please, accuse me of being a hipster with no class.
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Carol J Carpenter 8 years ago
Nope... doesn't make me want one. But after looking at all those pictures of ears, now I think ears are really funmny looking! :-)
Mat Lagowski 5 years ago
Most popular tattoos on ear are minimalistic here is my favourite artist! https://www.inksearch.co/artist/mike-kyrtatas
Mat Lagowski 5 years ago
Its a lot of great tattoo artist especially young ones trying to make new tattoo styles. Most known is the minimalistic tattoo. Nowadays in 2020, it is the most popular style in Europe. I found many nice tattoo artists making tattoos on-ear in minimalistic style. He's my favourite - https://www.inksearch.co/artist/mike-kyrtatas
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
They look interesting. But a tattoo trend, again? It's not my business or anything and if you wanna do that, more power to you. But if you are going for a tattoo that will last for the rest of your life, I'd recommend to choose something on a place that isn't a "trend" at the moment and something you REALLY wanted to have for a long time. It gives it more meaning than just following a trend.
Hayley Lightcap 8 years ago
I always interpret trends as being ideas rather than an actual must have. I wouldn't have thought of helix tattoos if I didn't see it.
Load More Replies... John L 8 years ago
All this is cute and trendy, but unlike the rings and jewelry one can attach to the ears, lips, and nose, once they are in place, there is no removing them unless the recipient is ready to undergo some torture and actually pay for it as well. With the rings and jewelry, they can be removed, and the skin will quickly fill in the holes and the person will look normal again. That's the way to go if you want to show your individuality. :D
Shawn Horn 8 years ago
Traps are permanent?! Thank you so much for enlightening us with your wisdom.
Load More Replies... janettetsmith 8 years ago
1) Some of these ears are nasty dirty 2) Those tattoos will look great when those are the ears of eighty year olds
Tammie Clark 8 years ago
Its probably excess ink , not actual dirty ears you are seeing...it happens when rhey wipe
Load More Replies... Katie Mandle 8 years ago
I have 6 tattoos and was an Officer in the Military, a Police Officer ten years and have been a Registered Nurse 26 years. Please, accuse me of being a hipster with no class.
Load More Replies... Carol J Carpenter 8 years ago
Nope... doesn't make me want one. But after looking at all those pictures of ears, now I think ears are really funmny looking! :-)
Mat Lagowski 5 years ago
Most popular tattoos on ear are minimalistic here is my favourite artist! https://www.inksearch.co/artist/mike-kyrtatas
Mat Lagowski 5 years ago
Its a lot of great tattoo artist especially young ones trying to make new tattoo styles. Most known is the minimalistic tattoo. Nowadays in 2020, it is the most popular style in Europe. I found many nice tattoo artists making tattoos on-ear in minimalistic style. He's my favourite - https://www.inksearch.co/artist/mike-kyrtatas
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