Top 10 Trending Women Leg Tattoo

The leg and thigh area are often overlooked as prime real estate for tattoos, but they have the potential to look really cool, thanks to factors like the amount of space the area allows and the innate movement of the leg. Each area offers something different. While the thigh is large, it does give way to more movement. On the other hand, the calf is much more rigid—but also much smaller in terms of width. Not to mention the pain level: Thighs tend to be less painful in contrast to the shin, which is one of the most painful placements on the entire body to get inked.

Outer Ankle Tattoo

A tattoo on the outer part of your leg (above the ankle) can either be concealed or shown off. Place it high enough that it can be covered by pants if that’s something you’re worried about.

Simple Dots Leg Tattoo

Even though the leg has a lot of surface area, that doesn’t mean your tattoo has to be large. Try going for something more minimal, like a series of dots, to add a subtle pop to your leg; use color to make it stand out even more.

Wrapped Vines Leg Tattoo

Play with the innate movement of the leg by having vines and leaves wrap around the body rather than stand in a stoic bouquet. Stick with one line thickness and minimal detailing to draw attention to your body instead of away from it.

Upper Thigh Tattoo

Give your tattoo a layer of intimacy by placing it at the top of your thigh, either inside or outside depending on your preference. This delicate line drawling is so beautiful, though, that you might want to showcase it more often.

Intricately Detailed Leg Tattoo

In this tattoo, a very small area is defined, but the eye is really drawn to the image inside of it, not the shape.

Above-the-Inner-Ankle Tattoo

A tattoo on the inner part of your leg (above the ankle) has a naturally intimate feeling to it, making it the perfect place for meaningful tattoos. This is also a great spot for those who want to be able to easily cover their tattoo when they desire.

Berry Branch Leg Tattoo

Wrapping floral doesn’t just have to be leaves! Use a berry-based design as an excuse to play up bright colors with minimal, thin black lines.

Mandala Leg Tattoo

The thigh is the perfect placement for a mandala tattoo due to its size and shape. Because a mandala has a lot of ornate detailing and curves, it can be adjusted to fit your unique thigh shape.

Slightly Matching Leg Tattoos

Why not add a bit of whimsy by getting matching tattoos on each leg? Add even more uniqueness to your design by making them similar (but not matching), like these florals.

Negative Space Leg Tattoo

Just because you’re a fan of intricate detailing in your ink doesn’t mean your tattoos have to be large. Here, shading and dot detailing are used within the lines of very small leaves and flower buds, making for an ornate and impressive design.