Tiny tattoos are the gateway drug of the inked world. You think to yourself, 'this isn't a big deal, it's just a small symbol.' Then one day you wake up and realize you've acquired 72 mini tattoos in the past year. So here are eight harmless, emoji-sized, heart gateway tattoos to start your collection off right.
Wild at Heart
Consider this design from leading stick and poke artist (who's aces at capturing that L.A. Lynchian vibe) Sean from Texas.
Design by @seanfromtexas
His and Hers
Matching heart-shaped Death Stars will be something to love no matter your relationship status.
Design by @mr.k_tattoos
On the Ear
"If music be the food of love, get a heart tattoo on your ear" - Shakespeare, maybe
Design by @adwoaaboah
Freehand
If a perfectly shaped heart isn't for you, opt for a sketched version instead.
Design by @kaketattoos
Love Letter
Heartbeat
Chart your heart rate symbolically with a design from another Bang Bang pro, Kevin King.
Design by @kevinking.nyc
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