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Can you feel it? It’s that time of the year again. The time when you realize you absolutely need another tattoo. It’s addictive, we know. But what if this time you want something a little more intimate, even secret, something that is not immediately visible? We know exactly what you need! Behind-the-ear tattoos!
Don’t let the fact that ear tattoos are somewhat hidden from the public eye fool you — they still have to be absolutely unique and reflect your personality as much as anything else about you. Even small behind-the-ear tattoos are a part of who you are, and if your ear tattoo is actually your first tattoo ever (congrats, by the way!), you want to be extra careful when browsing tattoo designs. Select the one that will stay meaningful to you for years to come and wear it proudly.
If selecting a new design is a little overwhelming, we are here for you. Scroll down to find some really cool tattoos we collected from all over the world wide web. We hope these will give you all the inspiration you were looking for, and when you seal your decision in ink, don’t forget to come back and show us your new tattoo.
Meanwhile, vote for your most favorite ear tattoo ideas on this list, and share this article with your friends who might be in search of some inspiration.
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Paw Tattoo
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Russell Bowman Russell Bowman Community Member Follow
Now, this one I like
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"Mute" Icon Tattoo
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Loaf Cat Loaf Cat Community Member Follow
I wish I could do this to some people
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Flower Tattoo
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Tamara Augustine Tamara Augustine Community Member Follow
I like how the earring makes the center of the flower
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Dot And Line Ornament Tattoo
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Stars And Dots Tattoo
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Leaves, Star And Dots Tattoo
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Notes Tattoo
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Sparkles Tattoo
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Snail Tattoo
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Loaf Cat Loaf Cat Community Member Follow
Smol
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Peter Pan Tattoo
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My New Hand Poked Ear Tattoo, Done By Lisa Sierpinska At Koditon Perhe, Helsinki
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Line Tattoo
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hereforthecatpics hereforthecatpics Community Member Follow
preeeeety
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Bee Tattoo
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Shell Tattoo
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Elsker Elsker Community Member Follow
It kinda resembles the earshell, is that where the idea came from? Cute!:)
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Teddy Bear Matching Tattoos
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Flower Tattoo
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Colourful Line Tattoo
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Mandala Tattoo
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hereforthecatpics hereforthecatpics Community Member Follow
OMG
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Grim Reaper Tattoo
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Cyber Tattoo
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Flower Tattoo
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Line Tattoo
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Pisces Tattoo
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Flowers Tattoo
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Tree Tattoo
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Peacock Feather Tattoo
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Loaf Cat Loaf Cat Community Member Follow
Beautiful!
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Moon Dust And Saturn Tattoo
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Note Tattoo
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Loaf Cat Loaf Cat Community Member Follow
Music you can't h-ear. Lol sorry
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Blue Leaves Tattoo
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Dot Weed Tattoo
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Solar System Tattoo
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Moon And Stars Tattoo
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Erica Knapp Erica Knapp Community Member Follow
Nevermind the moon and stars... I love those little dragons!!
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Snake Dot Tattoo
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Heart Line Tattoo
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Sparkling Stars Tattoo
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Bird Tattoo
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Ornament Tattoo
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Butterflies Tattoo
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Dot Tattoo
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Mandala Tattoo
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Elsker Elsker Community Member Follow
Mandala or resembling bionic implant? Looking at you, start trek:)
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Stars Tattoo
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Black And White Leaves Tattoo
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Colourful Mandala Tattoo
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Fox Tattoo
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Flowers Tattoo
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Lizard Tattoo
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Line Tattoo
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Tiger Mark Tattoo
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Leaf Tattoo
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Sunflower Tattoo
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Heart Tattoo
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Matching Moon Tattoos
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Snake Tattoo
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Loaf Cat Loaf Cat Community Member Follow
Ssssso Pretty!
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Moon Tattoo
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Flowers Tattoo
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Faded Line Tattoo
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Whispering Tattoo
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Snake Tattoo
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Loaf Cat Loaf Cat Community Member Follow
Sssso Cool!
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Gravestone Tattoo
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Lil Behind The Ear Floral Done By Sarah Klimas At Heritech Social Club In Lenoir City, TN
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My Ear Cuff
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Line Tattoo
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One Piece Tattoo
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Mimi M Mimi M Community Member Follow
American Society of Civil Engineers?
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Minimal Dot Tattoo
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Snake Tattoo
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Mark Tattoo
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Flower Tattoo
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Phrase Tattoo
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Moon With Hanging Stars Tattoo
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Deathly Hallows Water Colour Tattoo
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Flower Tattoo
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Heart Tattoo
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Spiderweb Tattoo
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Flower Tattoo
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Line Tattoo
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Flower Tattoo
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Bird Dot Tattoo
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Pattern Tattoo
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Fish Tattoo
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Ear Done By Karin At Guerrilla Ink In Peoria, Illinois
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Dot Tattoo
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Webbed Tattoo
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Mandala And Rose Tattoo
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Country Music Tattoo
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Drops Tattoo
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Rose Tattoo
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Ktlar Ktlar Community Member Follow
Omg that earlobe😨
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Black Stone Cherry Band Tattoo
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Flower Tattoo
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Roman Numerals Tattoo
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Colour Rose Tattoo
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Roman Numeral Date Tattoo
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Wildflower Tattoo
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Feather Tattoo
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Runic Tattoo
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Pattern Tattoo
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Leaves And Lines Tattoo
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Panther Tattoo
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Pattern Tattoo
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Flower Dot Pattern Tattoo
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Spider Web Tattoo
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Date Tattoo
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Significance?
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Word Tattoo
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Seashells Tattoo
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Cinderella Mouse Tattoo
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Dagger Tattoo
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Crown And Letter Tattoo
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Centipede Tattoo
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Nope
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Bat Lady Tattoo
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Name Tattoo
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Ship In Sea Tattoo
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Though having a tattoo needle burrow into the delicate flesh of your ear may seem frightening and uncomfortable, ear tattoos may be lovely and delicate. These patterns, which are often small by necessity, are readily hidden if tattoos are not permitted in your home or office. The options aren't absolutely endless, but the ear, despite its modest size, provides various spots for painting, including the lobe, helix, and tragus sections. I have one and first tried it out with temporary tattoos from https://wannabeink.com/collections/wild-flower before deciding on a permanent one.
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This cannot be good for one's ears!
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) Aroace tiger (she/they/he) Community Member Follow
Personally I don't want a tattoo on my esr but some of these are awesome
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Krizzy Macali Krizzy Macali Community Member Follow
Though having a tattoo needle burrow into the delicate flesh of your ear may seem frightening and uncomfortable, ear tattoos may be lovely and delicate. These patterns, which are often small by necessity, are readily hidden if tattoos are not permitted in your home or office. The options aren't absolutely endless, but the ear, despite its modest size, provides various spots for painting, including the lobe, helix, and tragus sections. I have one and first tried it out with temporary tattoos from https://wannabeink.com/collections/wild-flower before deciding on a permanent one.
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This cannot be good for one's ears!
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Personally I don't want a tattoo on my esr but some of these are awesome
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