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Armpit Tattoos Are The Latest Unexpectedly Beautiful Ink Trend

Armpits never looked so good.

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Armpit tattoos - they don't exactly sound appealing, right? But look a little close and you'll see they're actually the latest tattoo trend that looks unexpectedly beautiful.

We've seen a million tiny animal tattoos (which we're obviously obsessed with), and yes we're constantly stalkingcelebs' latest permanent illustration additions, but armpit tattoos are kind of new to us.

From super cute strawberries and toad stools, to hyper realistic floral and insect designs, check out the best armpit tattoos giving you inspiration for your next inking.

@sachamadewithlove

Armpit Tattoo
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Black and white blooms look weirdly beautiful placed on armpits.

@marianrivers_tattoo

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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A watercolour poppy with a slender stem is a subtle way to work the trend.

@troncouture

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Not sure about getting a sleeve? Start with a small cute tattoo in your armpit and work your way out to a more obvious location when you're ready to commit.

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@modernaddictiontattoo

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Anatomical insect designs are always a winner.

@jordynoshtims

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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This blue and orange floral design will give you the prettiest pits ever.

@scherptagram

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Is it just us or is the idea of a secret flower tattoo under your armpit kind of fun?

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@hwfcbodypiercing

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Go bold or go home. Oversized flower designs don't have to feel twee.

@sergiobodo

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Alice In Wonderland style toad stools add a whimsical feel. 

@blackworkbilly

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Armpits can be a super sensitive area to ink but the pain is totally worth it when you end up with a hyper realistic tattoo that looks beautiful.

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@themissyc

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Got a sleeve but run out of space? Extend it into your armpit and keep the ink going.

@sparrowtattoostudio

Armpit Tattoo
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Black and white line drawings make for an understated and seriously pretty armpit tattoo.

@jimmysixtattoo

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Windswept flowers give a romantic feel to a less traditionally attractive tattoo location.

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@krektattoo

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Fact- spider webs always look badass. Place them in your armpit for a trippy optical illusion.

@atomic.amy

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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By now we're pretty sure you've realised floral designs look seriously good as armpit tattoos. 

@troubledchildren

Armpit Tattoo Trend
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Go for matchy matchy traditional rose tattoos on each armpit for a satisfyingly symmetrical design.

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