- It's always a great time to get inspired for a new tattoo design.
- Popular tattoo trends for 2023 include realistic styles, hand tattoos, and more.
- We asked a pro to share her tattoo design ideas worth considering in the new year.
While everything from the change of the season to celebrating a birthday can have you feeling reflective about the past, chances are you're also probably looking forward to the fresh new energy that comes with ringing in a new personal milestone. One of our favorite ways to undergo a little personal refresh? Finding the best tattoos to add to our collection.
Last year's popular tattoos saw abstract styles and '90s-inspired designs, such as "tramp stamps," on the rise, but in 2023, it will be all about the tiny details when it comes to the best tattoos you should consider - and you may have a certain celebrity to thank for that. "People are switching up the types of tattoos they get because of influence from others, for example, Hailey Bieber," Syd Smith, tattoo artist and founder of Blxck Rose Ink, tells POPSUGAR. "Her hand tattoos are some of the most common photos I receive for inspiration, and it has definitely been influencing other people."
That said, there are plenty of new tattoo designs that are predicted to be huge in 2023 and worth looking to for the best tattoo ideas. Smith and Wesley Austin, tattoo artist at Night School Tattoo, spoke with POPSUGAR to discuss what they think will be the designs you need to look out for. Keep reading to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to adding to your collection (or finally find the inspiration for your very first tattoo).