Hawaiian Tattoos

Flowers tattoos are everywhere nowadays - how to know which flower tattoo design is right for you? There are several different kinds of flower tattoos, and each of them have different meanings.Flower tattoo designs are growing in popularity. There has been a surge of them in the last decade, as it has become more acceptable for women to have tattoos - this is something that society used to reserve only for men! As women venture into the world of body art, they often turn to flower tattoos for their first inking, not only for the feminine quality, but for the variety.Hawaiian flower tattoos are a very popular way to express yourself. They are usually done in tribal form, with dark lines and heavy inks. They are packed with symbolism, too - they stand for friendship, hospitality, and strength. The Hawaiian flower tattoo designs can be incorporated with other symbols as well, to create a more rounded meaning.Another popular Hawaiian tattoo design is the lei. These colorful little flowers, known for being worn around the neck of visitors to the islands, are an even stronger symbol of hospitality.

The bright colors of the tattoo can be worn anywhere, but they are very popular around the neck and chest, where they mimic the placement of the fresh lei.The most meaningful flower tattoo design might be the hibiscus. The vibrant flower of Hawaii, the hibiscus is often incorporated into larger designs. The orchid is popular as well, and since the orchid is an endangered species, the meaning of it translates into a kind of rare beauty, or a threatened love.When you are choosing a flower tattoo design, make sure you are working with a reputable tattoo artist who can tell you exactly what each flower - and each combination of flowers! - could mean. Your tattoo is permanent, so make sure the flower tattoo design you choose reflects the best of you!

By Denise Bergeron