These Small Tattoo Ideas Are Perfect If You're Looking for Something Simple

Halsey has well over 20 tattoos, including a small number 17 on two knuckles on her right hand, which is her lucky number.

Selena Gomez has a collection of small tattoos, honoring everything from music to her family and her closest friends. The lowercase "G" behind her ear is reportedly in honor of her baby sister Gracie.

The Ace of Spades is regarded as one of the most valued and sought after cards in a typical deck, making it a powerful (and chic!) tattoo.

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If you couldn't tell from "God Is a Woman" and a number of Arianna Grande's female empowerment songs, she definitely fights for girl power. The small tattoo on her finger is the female gender sign.

Color tattoos are a matter of taste. If you're thinking about getting one with all of the colors, like Natalie's here by @Gentle_Jaz, make sure your artist know the exact shades you want.

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The powerful message etched on Jordan Dunn's forearm reads, "fear is not an option."

A sweet little heart tattoo decorates the Younger star's wrist.

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For her hand, Kelly Clarkson chose a cute four-leaf clover with heart-shaped leaves.

Why make yourself choose between a flower or a crown tattoo when you can have this stunning piece of art by Katrina “Kat Tat” Jackson that combines them both in the best way?

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Lea Michele has a miniature coffee mug in memory of her late grandmother, who gave the actress her first cup of joe.

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Though the phrase "Khari Barbie" may not mean much to you, since it's the name of someone else's child, you can take the design to a tattoo shop and ask them to replace "Khari Barbie" with your little one's name.

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If you're looking for a small tattoo that you want to make sure you won't regret, this simple yet detailed rose is perfect.

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Grammy Award-winning Adele has several small tattoos. On one wrist, she has three dots (above another design meant to honor her mother) that she got with The Civil Wars' star Joy Williams to honor the time they spent on the road together.

For a more elaborate but still relatively small tattoo, this floral arrangement is ideal.

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Behind Adele's ear, there is a small "A" initial tattoo — not for her own name but it's rumored to be for her son, Angelo.

If you're a big fan of the outdoors, this woodsy tattoo is for you. The details are incredible, it doesn't have to be bigger than the pa, of your hand.

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Another mini tattoo inspired by Adele's son reads "Paradise".

A tattoo myth is that all of your tattoos need to have some sort of significance, but that isn't the case. All that matters is that you love the tattoo design.

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Carrie Underwood has a small cross tattoo on her wrist.

The phases of the moon are a gorgeous tattoo that looks beautiful on any part of your body, from your arm to your rib cage to even your spine.

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"That one's called 'My First Breakup,'" Jessica Alba, actress and founder of The Honest Company, explained on The Late Show. "It's lotus in Sanskrit. It means the manifestation of spiritual beauty. [This guy I was dating] was really anti-tattoos, and I felt like after I broke up with him I found myself again."

Flowers really are some of the most diverse tattoos you can get. There are countless types of flowers in every color you could imagine or want, and no two would ever look the same.

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A small anchor adorns Kate Moss's lower forearm.

Pay homage to your beautiful body with this stunning tattoo that will always serve as a reminder that you are amazing just the way you are.

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... and on her ankle, the model has another small tattoo in the shape of a star.

This Squirtle-look-alike is so cute and works really well if you're looking for an adorable little tattoo that you just like.

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"Never a failure, Always a lesson" are the words scrolled across Rihanna's collarbone — but they're backwards, so she can read it when she looks in the mirror.

Just before she announced her divorce from ex-husband Will Kopelman last year, Drew Barrymore posted a photo of her daughters' names tattooed on her wrist — seemingly as a reminder of the permanence of the family they created together.

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This gorgeous sparrow combines two popular tattoo designs into one, incredibly detailed piece of art.

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It's fitting that Bella Hadid, a Victoria's Secret angel, would have two small wings on each of her ankles, courtesy of go-to celebrity tattoo artist, JonBoy.

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The use of color in this tattoo makes it more unique and allows it to stand out more than the flower would've if it were in black ink.

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When Pretty Little Liars ended, the stars of the series (Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Janel Parrish, Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario, and Sasha Pieterse) got matching tattoos on their "shh" fingers.

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Humblebeetattoo's beautiful interpretation of a woman's body is stunning and simple.

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Kylie, the youngest Kardashian-Jenner has a number of inkings, but none so sweet as her grandmother's name on her arm.

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Some people loathe bees, while others find them adorable. If you happen to be the latter, this detailed tattoo is for you.

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Hail from the mountains? Recall your roots with a small tattoo of the sunsetting over a mountain range.

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Whether you're a Harry Potter fan who still tears up every time you hear Snape telling Dumbledore he's always loved Lily Potter or you couldn't care less about the series, "always" is a sweet tattoo to consider.

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Tired of always forgetting to put on the tons of jewelry you own? With these tattoos, you'll never leave the house without some sort of decoration on your hands.

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What better tribute to yourself than a tattoo of yourself on your body? It may seem tacky in theory, but in practice, like with this custom piece humblebeetattoo made for one of her clients, it can be absolutely breathtaking.

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Face tattoos are bold, but they can be really great if you're looking to make a statement and are comfortable with the idea that no matter how small, you'll rarely be able to hide your face tattoo.

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