While wearing your heart on your sleeve might cause some unpleasant explaining to be done if you love this phrase as dearly as we do, here’s a solution — armband tattoos! Yup, this way, you can both show your love for the charming expression and what you love — you know, wear your heart on your sleeve.
Have you considered armband tattoos? They are a beautiful way to express yourself through body art with various meanings and origins. Whether cultural, stylish, or personal, the design is entirely up to you! You can choose a Polynesian tattoo, representing the status in a hierarchical society and sexual maturity. If the bell still doesn’t ring, look at Hawaiian armband tattoos, especially if you have always felt inspired by Hawaiian culture!
Armband tattoos are a fascinating form of style and fashion rooted in ancient or traditional practices and reflect a more contemporary and personal lifestyle. Speaking of the oldest evidence of human tattoos — it was found to be ages ago. The first found on people’s skin was discovered in 1991 and made between 3370 BC and 3100 BC. The tattoo owner is Otzi the Iceman, and guess what? He had 61 tattoos on his body, including several armbands!
Speaking further about more personal and contemporary tattoo culture (that reflects today’s trends) — the choice is as wide as the ocean! If you want something unique or to express emotions for your loved ones, consider getting inked with identical tattoos — either with your sibling or partner!
But, before you lay down in that comfy chair in your tattoo artists’ chambers, you should probably find an exquisitely unique tattoo to be immortalized on your skin, right? If so, you’ve come to the exact right place, for this is our gallery of armband tattoo ideas!
99 Armband Tattoo Ideas
And the choice here is absolutely vast! From geometric tattoos to painstakingly detailed ones. Another popular option for those who like monochromic — Celtic tattoos. You can opt for tribal tattoos, but if you are a more colorful soul, pay attention to the ones that throw all the rainbow colors. Looking for an armband tattoo design for women? You’ll find it here, and the same goes for men!
Really, you shouldn’t dismiss any of these ideas — they are all trendy designs to choose from. These ideas can be totally customizable to your own needs. And even if you already have settled on a design and opened this article to browse through casually, you might find a style that just speaks to you. And style is everything, right?
Ready to check out these awesome forearm tattoos? We knew you were! So, onwards and upwards to the designs, which you’ll find a little bit further down. If you see something unique for yourself, give it a vote. And lastly, share this article with your friends; who knows, they might get inspired to get some new ink, too.
#1 Koi And Lotus Armband
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#2 Norwegian Knitting Patterns, Done By Dora At Timeless Tattoo. Oslo, Norway
Image source: Solidmarius
#3 Skulls Armband
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#4 Armband Tattoo
Image source: bongtattoo.houston
#5 Armband Tattoo
Image source: mon_o_tattoo
#6 Sisyphus Armband
Image source: madness_tattoos_maker
#7 This Sloth Armband Tattoo
Image source: tamistra_art
#8 Organic Red
Image source: olga_emes
#9 Medusa Armband
Image source: christan_tattoos
#10 Geometric And Pattern Bands Done By Elizabeth At Noir Tattoo In Shanghai, China
Image source: Mundochild
#11 Super Stoked With My New Ink
Image source: sweet.n.sour.kraut
#12 Armband Tattoo
Image source: tottop_tattoo
#13 Crystal Armband
Image source: anetaemmatattoolublin
#14 Ocean Armband
Image source: blacksheeptattooby_jar
#15 Gummy Meets Beaver
Image source: jessee.05
#16 Clover Cover Up
Image source: rowdyroosterinc
#17 Snake And Cherry Blossom Armband
Image source: spinster.tattoo
#18 Snake Skelly
Image source: stefanytattoos
#19 Floral Band – Done By Exequiel Ros II At Superficial Alchemy, Naga, Philippines
Image source: abirowd
#20 Life’s A Beach, Find Your Wave
Image source: tattoo.sungguhan
#21 NYC Armband
Image source: zezitattoo
#22 First Armband Tattoo
Image source: oanalexandrra.tattoo
#23 Owl Maori Armband Tattoo
Image source: dragontattoogallary
#24 Amandine
Image source: emi_tattoo_nc
#25 Arabic Kufy Calligraphy
Image source: daniel.nabil_ink
#26 Dreamcatcher Armband
Image source: house.o.pain
#27 Fig Branch Armband
Image source: gem.tattoos
#28 Elephant Armband
Image source: wicked_catz_tattoo
#29 Band Tattoo With Rose
Image source: occult_tattoo_ink
#30 Colored Armband
Image source: earthink_tattoo
#31 1 Day vs. 1 Month Healed Orchid Band
Image source: rosecoloredbulbasaur
#32 Cute Armband Tattoo
Image source: seon_tattoo
#33 Armband Tattoo
Image source: blacklinetattoo_schweiz
#34 Armband
Image source: fleshandskinstudio
#35 Flower Pattern Armband
Image source: niki_ornaments
#36 This Armband
Image source: ola.tattoos
#37 Super Delicate Bracelet With A Lotus Flower
Image source: handonheart.tattoomanacor
#38 Custom Geometric Armband
Image source: rex.geomandalatattoo
#39 Custom Freehand Kirituhi Band
Image source: tavita_mose_tattoos
#40 Custom Arm Band Tattoo
Image source: blackpearl_tattoo_kasaragod
#41 This Armband
Image source: ariakkermanntattoo
#42 Triple Moon With Leaves & Vines
Image source: yagasara
#43 Roses Armband
Image source: _roxy_rose
#44 Thorn Vine Tattoo On Upper Arm
Image source: vvstattoo
#45 Wildflower Inspired Arm Band By Derek At 550 Tattoo, Durango, Co
Image source: piperjj
#46 Armband Tattoo
Image source: ujjwal_roka12
#47 Tiger Armband Tattoo
Image source: tattoos_by_kaku
#48 Custom Arm Band Tattoo
Image source: kalanyasa_tattoo_studio
#49 Armband Tattoo
Image source: lost_boy_tattooer
#50 Armband Tattoo
Image source: tattoosbykeola
#51 Armband Snake
Image source: sixty_two_ink
#52 Polynesian Armband Tattoo
Image source: yentatts
#53 Armband Tattoo
Image source: hardikpatelofficial007
#54 This Armband Tattoo
Image source: kklabia
#55 This Armband Tattoo
Image source: ravi_tattoo_kandy
#56 4 Elements Band Tattoo
Image source: freni_ashok
#57 Armband Tattoo
Image source: jennastephenstattoos
#58 Mountain Arm Band I Tattooed A Few Weeks Ago – Lana Zellner, Blaque Owl Tattoo Missoula Mt
Image source: LZel
#59 Traditional Rose Band By Nathan Fite At True Love (Cookeville, Tn)
Image source: Sneakems
#60 Arm Band Tattoo
Image source: chachadaiz
#61 Forest Band Tattoo
Image source: golden_tattoos_01
#62 Another Watercolor Armband
Image source: iamrabbitlab
#63 Feminine Armband
Image source: alice_b_jb
#64 Kitten Armband
Image source: thebeeink
#65 Mixed Armband
Image source: janthiel_ink
#66 Cosmic Armband
Image source: jszegi
#67 My Latest – Kansas Landscape Arm Band, Done By Claire Ink In Springfield, Mo
Image source: Covatis
#68 My Parents’ Names In Futhark Runes With Some Knotwork Bands. Done By Herb Buyak @provocative Tattoo In San Jacinto, Ca
Image source: Braindead_Poet
#69 Minimal Armband
Image source: mandy_knopf_tattoo
#70 A Lotus Bracelet Band
Image source: ollie.jay.tattoo
#71 Family Daisy Floral Wraps
Image source: beckz_m
#72 This Armband
Image source: qian_tat2
#73 Coordinates Armband
Image source: tonytondut
#74 Maori Armband
Image source: k9.tattoo
#75 Armband Tattoo
Image source: nadel_gold
#76 Armband Tattoo
Image source: ksenia.ostrovsky_tattoo
#77 Little Floral Bracelet
Image source: jellyfish.tattoo.art
#78 Three Strand Never Ending Braid
Image source: ihudatattoo
#79 Fire Armband
Image source: hazallink.tattoo
#80 Chess Pieces Armband
Image source: hst_jill
#81 Armband Tattoo
Image source: gopalthapa2526
#82 Drawn On Fire Star Armband
Image source: amandahowtattoo
#83 Wip Tattoo Design
Image source: killerboy242000
#84 Armband Tattoo
Image source: rocksteadytattoos
#85 Wristband
Image source: zoratattoo
#86 Ornamental Armband Tattoo
Image source: lucia_mayer_tattoo
#87 Matching Armbands
Image source: dubai_inkby_alvin_zacarias
#88 Mandala Armband
Image source: barbie_taetowiert
#89 Feathers Armband
Image source: taniavalentin_tattoo
#90 Mountain Armband
Image source: rui_tattooist
#91 Armband Tattoo
Image source: jairontattoo
#92 Abstract Cover Up
Image source: aydemirdemet
#93 Mom Dad Arm Band Tattoo
Image source: ooye_jatt_01
#94 Armband Tattoo
Image source: tattooist_krizz
#95 Maori Armband Tattoo
Image source: king.queen.tattoo
#96 Cross Armband
More Cross Tattoos here.
Image source: itssana_1997
#97 To Keep Moving Forward
Image source: stroberihitam
#98 Armband Tattoo
Image source: bloodroom_tattoos
#99 Band Of Teeth
Image source: strange_tales_tattoos
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