As the fashion for clothes, makeup, cars and lifestyle changes, so do the trends in tattoos. In modern realities, minimalism prevails, and in all spheres of life. So in the art of body art, an advantage over the simplest tattoos.
Fashion trends of modern tattoos
In the sketches of modern tattoos, common features are clearly traced: tenderness, smoothness, clarity of lines. This is due to the popularity of the minimalistic trend in tattoo designs.
Among the trends, the following can be distinguished:
- Lack of curls;
- Simple tattoo designs;
- Size mini or medium tattoos;
- Sharp lines;
- Floral patterns;
- Drawings of animals and objects;
- Lack of motives with abstraction;
- The prevalence of geometry.
In addition to new top-end techniques, places for tattoos have changed. Now it’s not enough to confine yourself to a cool tattoo template, you need to fill the picture in the “right” place.
Do not forget about the main colors for a tattoo:
- Classic black;
- White;
- Lavender;
- Green;
- Khaki;
- Pink.
Strange tattoos are also becoming especially popular. For example, there are masters who fill the tattoo to their taste after talking with a client. It should be noted that the client sees the work only after it is filled.
Top techniques of the coolest tattoos
Of course, the priority in choosing a tattoo should be the meaning that it carries. However, in addition to this, it is important to choose the appropriate technique that will help to better reveal the essence of the picture.
Therefore, for starters, you should familiarize yourself with examples of the most popular tattoo techniques:
- Minimalism;
- Mehendi;
- Contour;
- LINWORK;
- Do-it-yourself;
- Watercolor;
- Mini;
- Lettering.
This list contains both styles that have long held a leading position in the top of the most fashionable techniques, as well as new ones, for example, linework or watercolor. You need to choose the technique that is ideal for the idea, and only after that you can start sketching and printing the tattoo.
The main trend is minimalism.
Minimalist trends are now at the head of trends in all fashion areas. This fashion is also traced in the field of tattoos. Therefore, it is the technique of "minimalism" that is the most popular among tattoos.
Minimalism dictates certain rules in choosing a sketch:
- Simplicity and clear lines;
- The absence or minimum number of shadows;
- Small size;
- Not a catchy background or its complete absence.
Minimalist tattoos will suit both boys and girls. It should also be noted that other techniques can be performed in this style. Some masters skillfully combine techniques with each other and with minimalism in general. So it’s enough to choose a good base for the tattoo, and then seek advice from the master to improve the sketch.
Exclusively feminine mehendi style
Mehendi is a popular pattern created using the method of applying henna to the body. Initially, this technique appeared in Ancient Egypt, and then became widespread in India and Arab countries, where mehendi were drawn for the bride’s wedding.
A complete surprise was the embodiment of mehendi, as a tattoo technique.
This technique is popular so far exclusively among women. But it may well be that soon the stronger sex will join this trend.
For mehendi, tattoos mainly use classic paint colors, but other options are also common. Mehendi will look beautiful in the following shades:
- The black;
- Gray;
- Brown;
- White;
- Red.
Color mehendi is extremely rare, often this means that the tattoo is not real. Traditionally, a tattoo is done on the arm or hips, but the most popular and fashionable place for a mehendi tattoo is under the chest and on the stomach.
Contour tattoos - simple and beautiful
Contour tattoos can be considered as a subtype of the "minimalism" technique. Since the emphasis in such tattoos is precisely on the even and clear outline of the picture. However, do not confuse outline sketches with those intended for the linework.
Tattoos made in the contour technique can be cute, gentle, romantic, even funny or gloomy - for every taste.
Contour tattoos are distinguished by the absence or minimal amount of shadows. They are also performed without combining with other techniques. It is rarely allowed to fill items with colored paint.
Tattoos in this style are always mini or medium in size. Moreover, even medium-sized drawings are made not so often, nevertheless, small and neat tattoos are a priority. Moreover, ordinary stars and hearts are not so interesting, flowers and branches with leaves are in priority.
The perfect combination: linwork and finish
For those who like unusual and original tattoos, a real discovery will be the combination of two fashionable techniques: linvorka and finisher.
Linwork is a tattoo style consisting entirely of lines. Dotovok - a tattoo technique that creates a pattern with dots.
Combining both of these techniques, you can create very beautiful sketches for tattoos. So the lines are used as contours and weaves to create a full-fledged picture, and with dots you can fill in the missing areas, give the picture color and add shadows.
Despite the fact that the linework is an excellent independent technique, it is together with the finisher that it allows you to create real masterpieces of tattoos.
Especially popular are these two techniques embodied in the style of mehendi. Such tattoos can be printed anywhere on the body. It is also very fashionable to use a linwork and a finishing coat to apply tattoos in the form of animals, plants and geometry.
Mini lettering, as the best option for tattoo on the arm
Lettering Tattoo is an ageless classic of tattoo art. However, even on such a seemingly well-established, appearance of a body pattern, trends are changing. For example, the fashion for lettering (the technique of tattoo inscriptions with unusual fonts and large sizes) is already in the past.
The most fashionable inscription tattoos are now only in mini size.
Moreover, the shorter the inscription and the minimalistic font, the better. In the top of the most fashionable texts - character traits, names, dates.
Fonts are also better to choose the most simple. Even among italic fonts, it is better to choose without extra curls and squiggles. Such inscriptions are ideal for both women and men. And it’s best to stuff them on the forearm, palm, wrist or collarbone.
Colorful watercolor for expression
Watercolor is perhaps the brightest and most “juicy” tattooing technique. Such tattoos are applied in an artistic style with a clear or blurry outline (blots) and must be performed in catchy colors.
The most fashionable watercolor style sketches contain images:
- Animals;
- Flowers;
- Heavenly bodies;
- Geometric shapes.
Especially stylish is the implementation of watercolor techniques along with contour linework and finisher.Thus, very catchy and original tattoos are obtained. Moreover, a watercolor tattoo can be of any size: from mini to completely covered with a picture of body parts.
Where to get a tattoo to look stylish
After the chosen subject, technique and sketch, it's time to decide on which area of the skin is best to realize the plan. Of course, personal preferences in this case are more priority, but it makes sense to seek advice directly from the tattoo master.
Among other things, you can pay attention to the most fashionable places for tattoos:
- Brush;
- The outside of the palm;
- Fingers;
- Wrist;
- Forearm;
- Collarbones;
- Over the ear and on the earlobe;
- Ribs
- Under the breast;
- Hips
- Ankles;
- Feet.
Against the background of other tattoos, the so-called circular tattoos stand out. If earlier they exclusively included drawings of chains and bracelets, now sketches from branches of plants and even animals are in fashion. This design wraps around your wrist or ankle and looks very stylish.
You also need to consider that small tattoos will look good on the ankle, wrist, fingers, behind the ear, near the collarbone, on the feet and palms.
Medium-sized tattoos are ideal for drawing on the ribs, hips, under the chest, forearm.
