What's the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word tattoo? A snake? A skull? Maybe a tribal totem? While all of these symbols can look awesome on our skin, tattoos don't have to be edgy to make an impact. Delicate lines and pastel colors can also catch people's attention. To show that, we put together a list of wholesome designs, capturing pets, friends, family, and other profound parts of our lives. See which ones resonate with you.

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Awesome Tattoo

Close-up of a hand with a ring and a subtle healed tattoo showing care and meaningful wholesome tattoos.

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    A Grandpa Got A Cochlear Implant Tattoo To Become Like His Grandson

    Elderly man and young boy smiling at each other, both with matching cochlear implant tattoos showing wholesome tattoos.

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    I Just Got My First Tattoo Behind My Deaf Ear

    Close-up of a wholesome tattoo showing a muted speaker symbol behind a man's ear, symbolizing personal care.

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    Grandma Gets A Tattoo

    Elderly woman happily receiving and showing a new tattoo, capturing the spirit of wholesome tattoos and personal care.

    On her 90th birthday grandma Heather Brooks got her first tattoo. She chose a Cancer Research pink ribbon to signify her victory after a five year battle with cancer.

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    The Most Perfect, Wonderful Tattoo Cover-Up That Has Ever Existed

    Pikachu-themed wholesome tattoos showing creativity and what people truly care about through detailed body art.

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    I Drew This Dog Last Year, A Follower Tattooed It And Since Then It Has Been On The Internet. I Can't Explain How Much I Love All The Love That This Drawing Received

    Minimalist dog tattoo on arm beside a smiling dog photo, showcasing wholesome tattoos that reveal what people truly care about.

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    This Is Tanya. She Is An ER Nurse From SoCal. Last Year She Came To Me To Get Her First Tattoo Ever...on Her Head

    Woman with a large colorful floral tattoo on her shaved head, showcasing wholesome tattoos that reflect what people care about.

    She told me that she had developed alopecia, lost all her hair and that she was finally ready and happy to reclaim a bit of her identity back and own her Alopecia. Last week she came back for session 2 and we did this flower on the other side of her head. One of my favorite days. Thank you Tanya!!

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    #8

    The Purr-Fect Tattoo

    Realistic cat tattoo on arm, a wholesome tattoo that shows what people truly care about with fine details.

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    #9

    This Tattoo

    Minimalist tattoo of two hugging arms on toes, showcasing one of the wholesome tattoos that show what people truly care about.

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    #10

    Old Photo Fresh On Skin

    Realistic tattoo of an elderly man holding a dog on forearm, showcasing wholesome tattoos that show what people truly care about.

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    #11

    My Girlfriend’s Tattoo Of Her Cat In A Shark Costume And Her Actual Cat In A Shark Costume

    Person holding a cat wearing a shark hat, showing a wholesome tattoo of a cat in a shark costume, expressing care and love.

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    The Purrfect Tattoo

    Cat tattoo on wrist next to a black and white cat hugging the arm, showcasing wholesome tattoos and meaningful care.

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    #13

    This Awesome Lady Got The Image And Writing From A Card [Her Late Son] Had Written For Her Tattooed On Her Forearm

    Elderly woman smiling, showing a wholesome tattoo on her forearm with a cute bear and heartfelt text.

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    After A Year And A Half Fighting In Court, I Just Won Custody Of My Two Boys (6 And 4). So, I Got Them Each To Say “Daddy, I Love You.” For My First Tattoo

    Man showing matching wholesome tattoos of soundwave designs on both forearms in a tattoo studio setting

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    #15

    UV Tattoo

    Cheshire Cat tattoo glowing under black light on person's chest showing wholesome tattoos people care about.

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    #16

    Tattoo Of My Great Dane By Shae Sullivan At Haunted Heart In Tulsa

    Tattoo of a dog wearing a colorful headscarf, showcasing wholesome tattoos that represent what people truly care about.

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    A Moment For This Tattoo I Got Of My Big Baby Cat Jim

    Black cat tattoo in a heart shape next to a photo of the same cat, showcasing wholesome tattoos people care about.

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    #18

    I Got Tattoo Of My Dumb Cats And I Love It

    Minimalist cat tattoos on a forearm paired with photos of real cats in quirky resting positions, showcasing wholesome tattoos.

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    #19

    A Good Friend Had Her Arm Stump Tattooed

    Close-up of a wholesome tattoo with a needle, thread, and spool symbolizing care and healing on a person's arm.

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    #20

    My 70-Year-Old Dad Got His First Tattoo To Honor His Love For My 73-Year-Old Mom. For Their 50 Year Anniversary

    Heart tattoo pierced with an arrow and script reading til my last breath, a wholesome tattoo showing what people truly care about.

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    #21

    A Memory Captured On Skin

    Minimalist tattoo of a dog and a child in pajamas, representing wholesome tattoos that show what people truly care about.

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    #22

    I Have Had Multiple Ankle Surgeries. Today I Got A Tattoo To Make My Scar A Little Sillier

    Minimalist fish bone and crescent moon tattoo on light skin, representing meaningful wholesome tattoos people care about.

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    #23

    I Just Got My First Tattoo To Commemorate My Battle With Depression

    Minimalist cat and semicolon tattoo on wrist wrapped in protective plastic showcasing wholesome tattoos.

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    #24

    Awesome Tattoo

    Black and white cat sitting near a matching cat tattoo with flowers on a person's forearm, showing wholesome tattoos.

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    #25

    A Father Got A Tattoo That Mirrors The Scar On His Young Son’s Chest, A Mark From Life-Saving Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease

    Man and baby with matching chest scars and a meaningful tattoo showing what people truly care about.

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    #26

    My Grandma (77 Years Young) Just Got Her First Tattoo! "It Didn't Hurt At All"

    Older woman with a delicate bird tattoo on her upper arm, showcasing one of the wholesome tattoos people truly care about.

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    Courage Tattoo

    Colorful Courage the Cowardly Dog tattoo with dark shadow figure and farmhouse background, a wholesome tattoo design.

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    #28

    Two Sisters And Their Brother

    Three colorful tattoos on legs inspired by cartoon characters, showcasing wholesome tattoos that reflect personal passions.

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    #29

    “If Trouble Comes This Way, You Go That Way.” My Dad Used To Shout This From His Car Every Day When He Dropped Me Off At School

    Handwritten note and matching tattoo saying If trouble comes this way you go that way signed Dad, showcasing wholesome tattoos.

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    I Spent 14 Years Trying To Decide What My First Tattoo Would Be. Think I Got It Right

    Minimalist line tattoo of a dog inspired by a white dog resting on grass, showcasing wholesome tattoos people truly care about.

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    Memory Of Grandpa

    Minimalist tattoo on inner arm depicting a postage stamp with a person carrying a child, showcasing wholesome tattoos.

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    Meaningful Tattoos, Deep Conversations, Astrology, And The Icon That Was Evelyn Ruth Karlson

    Colorful wholesome tattoo of a red horse surrounded by flowers with an inspiring quote on a person's leg.

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    #33

    Talisman Matching Tattoos With Their Symbols And Meanings

    Two matching tattoos on arms featuring cranes and intricate ribbon designs in red and blue, showcasing wholesome tattoos.

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    Clients Prompt, “Something To Do With Pigeons And Wine". #friendstattoo

    Minimalist tattoos on calves showing a bird with a trumpet and a bird carrying a bottle, representing wholesome tattoo designs.

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    #35

    Honoring My Birth Givers! Tattoo Done By Kitty Jones In Richmond, CA

    Tattoo of a couple’s faces with detailed hair lines symbolizing love and connection, inspired by a classic photo.

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    Before [My Father] Got Cremated I Took A Photo Of One Of His Tattoos. I Went And Got My Own Version Of It In Memory Of Him

    Side-by-side images of healed and fresh wholesome tattoos of hearts with flames and words mom and dad.

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    Wanted A Tattoo For My Dad, So I Got The Wrinkles In His Forehead

    Minimalist tattoo of three black lines on skin, showing one of the wholesome tattoos that reveal what people truly care about.

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    #38

    Sisters Forever. A Bond That Lasts Beyond Distance And Time

    Matching couple tattoos of two people hugging with the phrase no matter what, showing wholesome tattoos and care.

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    #39

    Memorial Tattoo(Nose Print) Of My Recently Passed Pup, Zero

    Small black tattoo of an abstract wave on upper arm, showcasing one of the wholesome tattoos people truly care about.

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    My Client Wanted A Tattoo In Memory Of Her Late Cat Andrea Who Lived For An Entire 18 Years

    Small black paw print tattoo on inner arm, representing one of the wholesome tattoos showing what people care about.

    The tattoo is inspired by a paw print from one of her front paws. I kept the original shape and size of the paw intact so that the design felt as authentic as possible.

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    Three Little Persimmons, Each One Representing One Of Her Daughters

    Small wholesome tattoos of three bright orange persimmons on a person’s forearm showing what people truly care about.

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    I Asked To Take A Photo Of This Dude's Tattoo

    A close-up of a bald head featuring a small, wholesome tattoo of a stick figure holding a heart, showcasing meaningful tattoos.

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    I Got My Children Tattooed On Me

    Tattoo of three cat faces on forearm showing wholesome tattoos that represent true care for pets.

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    My First Baby Portrait, Approx

    Realistic portrait tattoo of a baby framed with ornate design, representing wholesome tattoos showing what people truly care about.

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    Did A Tattoo With My Siblings

    Three simple line tattoos on ankles including a pineapple, a face, and an arrow on a hill showing wholesome tattoos.

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    #46

    The First Time My Daughter Wrote Love

    Red tattoo spelling love on wrist, a wholesome tattoo representing what people truly care about.

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    Love Tattooing Plushies, This Way The Childhood Best Friend Walks With You Forever

    Teddy bear tattoo on inner arm representing wholesome tattoos that show what people truly care about.

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    For The One I’ll Always Remember

    Fine detailed portrait tattoo on forearm showing a person wearing glasses, highlighting wholesome tattoos that show true care.

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    Cute Couple Tom And Jerry Tattoo On Your Skin Forever With You

    Matching cartoon character tattoos on two arms, showcasing wholesome tattoos that reflect what people truly care about.

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    If You're Going To Get A Couples Tattoo, Its Hard To Beat This

    Matching wholesome tattoos of animated children holding balloons, showing what people truly care about through meaningful ink.

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