Certain tattoo designs come in and out of style while others, like rose tattoos, stay consistently on trend. Popular since the early 1900s, a rose is a classic ink design that symbolises love, friendship and femininity. Now one of the most Instagrammed tattoos (with 4 million posts and counting), roses are having a resurgence.
From dainty small tattoos to intricate illustrations, rose tattoo designs have a come a long way in recent years. No longer are we limited to the saturated red roses with heavy black outlines that reigned supreme in the 90s. Now, rose tattoos are far more delicate in their nuances. Below, we round up our favourites from Instagram, spanning everything from single needle outlines to painterly designs. Here are some of the best rose tattoo ideas to inspire your next ink.
1. Soft rose tattoo
This colourful bunch of blooms are softened at the edges to give a delicate, blurred effect.
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2. Smokey rose
Looking like it’ll disappear in a puff of smoke, this wispy black and white rose is a delicate twist on the classic style.
