Wrists are a natural place for tattoos since we are used to seeing people wear things on their wrists on a daily basis. However, the wrist will offer high visibility so remember that anything you get tattooed on your wrist will be seen almost everyone and will garner a lot of questions. This article compiles a list of 90 wrist tattoos for women and will stimulate your craving for high-visibility ink.
Bunny with Hearts
A rabbit is illustrated next two floating pink hearts in this tattoo that uses dots to add texture to the rabbit’s fur.
Cactus Wrist Tattoo
A very simple image featuring a green cactus in a white pot is illustrated on the wearer’s left wrist.
Compass Wrist Tattoo
A sharply defined black compass is rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Day of the Dead Skull
A skull is created using black ink, and the negative space is used to create a pattern on the skull that is similar to decorations done for the traditional Mexican holiday The Day of the Dead.
Barren Tree
A barren tree rendered in black ink on the wearer’s left wrist.
Lotus Flower Wrist Tattoo
A simplified depiction of a lotus is created using only an outline and black ink on the wearer’s left wrist.
Winged Heart Bracelet
A winged black and gray heart with white highlights is portrayed on the wearer’s left wrist.
Anchor with Flowers
A sketch-style black anchor is surrounded by multiple colorful flowers on a green vine in this tattoo.
Infinity Symbols Cross
Two perpendicular infinity symbols are used to create the image of a cross in this tattoo rendered in black ink.
Musical Staff Heart
Musical notes drift across the image of a heart that is attached to a musical staff in this black tattoo.
Overlapping Bracelets
A beaded bracelet is created by using a circular pattern, while another bracelet is created using a single black line. Both bracelets are embellished with symbols that appear to be hanging from the bands wrapping around the wearer’s wrist.
Map of the world
A map of the world is created using a black outline in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Dragon Infinity Symbol
A stylized infinity symbol is illustrated to look a dragon in this black tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Red and Black Bow
A remarkably well done red and black bow with patterned mid-section is illsutrated on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black and Gray Rose
A black and gray rose is seen in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s right wrist. While the leaves are dark the shading and coloring in the flower remains sparse to make it contrast with the background.
Howling Wolf
A series of scrolls are used to create texture in the fur of this stylized wolf portrait rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Beaded Bracelets
A pair of bracelets imitating blue and black beads are tattooed on the wearer’s left wrist. The artist did a great job of imitating light reflection and as a result the piece looks vibrant and deep.
“Dream” Dreamcatcher and Bird Silhouettes
This unique concept features a dreamcatcher replacing the letter D in the word, “Dream,” while the feathers attached to the dreamcatcher dematerialize into silhouettes of flying birds.
Embellished Infinity Symbol
A stylized infinity symbol incorporates the initials RJD and small red heart into the traditional sign.
Black Line Bracelet
A thin black line is used to create a bracelet that comes to a point in the center of the wearer’s right hand.
Lotus Flower and Namaste Symbol
The namaste symbol accompanies a stylized depiction of a lotus flower in this black and gray tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and Gray Feather
A small, but detailed, black and gray feather is rendered on the wearer’s right wrist in this photo.
Three Arrows
Three arrows with different geometric shapes as tips are rendered on the wearer’s left forearm in black ink.
Black and Gray Sparrows
Two black and gray sparrows are illustrated on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Dragonfly
A simple black dragonfly silhouette is rendered on the wearer’s right wrist in this tattoo.
Black and Gray Mandala Inspired Design
A black and gray mandala inspired design with white highlights adorns the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Tree
A stylized depiction of a tree with oversized leaves is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Wings
A pair of angel wings comprised of a black outline are illustrated on the wearer’s left wrist.
Blue Starfish
A blue starfish with white embellishments is depicted on the wearer’s left wrist. The artist did a good job of distributing the color to create a sense of depth in the piece.
Bird Silhouettes and Branch
A pair of black flying bird silhouettes are illustrated above a branch with red flowers in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and Gray Mountainscape
A black and gray mountainscape is illustrated on the wearer’s right wrist. The piece uses dots in addition to shading to create texture on the presumably rocky mountaintop.
Infinity Bow Cross
A single band is folded multiple times over to create an image similar to the infinity cross we saw earlier.
Dandelions and Bird Silhouettes
This tattoo, rendered in black ink on the wearer’s forearm, depicts a dandelion blowing in the wind and the flying seeds lead to a trio of flying bird silhouettes.
Good and Evil Heart
This heart, representing good and evil, has a red and white side with an angels wing intertwined with a black side with a demons wing. A halo and horns float above the piece while the black line leads to a devil tail.
Buddha and Lotus Flower
A tattoo of Buddha is accompanied by the quote, “I am a powerful channel of divine light ~ fearless, intuitive, and compassionate.” Is rendered on the wearer’s left forearm while a lotus flower accompanied by the quote, “Radiant joy of the heart.” Is rendered on the wearer’s right forearm.
Colored Dots
Six small colored dots including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple are rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and Gray Wing
A black and gray angels wing is rendred on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Initials
The initials CB are rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in a black script font in this tattoo.
Five Black Arrows
Five arrows with varying heads and feathers are depicted on the wearer’s forearm in black ink.
Infinity Symbol with Heart and Paw Prints
An infinity symbol is embellished with a heart and a set of pawprints in this black tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and Gray Vine
A stylized depiction of a vine is depicted in black and gray on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black Skeleton Key
The black silhouette of a skeleton key is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and White Heart Shaped Wings
A very small illustration of a pair of angels wings curled into the shape of a heart is seen in this photo.
Black and Gray Birds on a Branch
Sloppy shading is the bane of this piece illustrating two birds perched upon a branch.
Mickey Mouse and Family
Three very identifiable symbols are created using black ink that represent Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their daughter.
Elaborate Square Design
An elaborate square design is created using fine line-work in this black tatto rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Floral Heart
The outline of a heart is created using a series of flowers, one of which has a petal falling off, in this black tattoo.
Molecular Dream Catcher
A dreamcatcher is rendered in black and gray ink with a quote around the top of the image in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black Crescent Moon
A black crescent moon is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in this simple tattoo.
Gradient Black Arm Band
A repeating square shape and a series of triangles comprised of gradient dots create the arm band seen in this black tattoo.
Three Triangles
Three varying black triangles are depicted on the wearer’s left forearm in this tattoo.
Wreath
A simple black and gray wreath is illustrated on the wearer’s left forearm in this tattoo.
Black and Gray Flowers
A trio of excessively dark roses are illustrated on the wearer’s right wrist in this poorly colored tattoo.
Origami Swan with Flowers
This tattoo, created using black ink, portrays an origami swan created using floral patterned paper.
Black and Gray Compass
A small, yet detailed, compass is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in black ink.
Black Fox Silhouette
A simplified depiction of a fox is created using black on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black Balance
The silhouette of a balance is created using black ink on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Cityscape
This tattoo, illustrated on the wearer’s left wrist, depicts a black and gray skyline of New York City with the Empire State Building prominently displayed.
Simplified Black Cat Face
A simplified depiction of a cats face is created using a few lines and a set of eyes in this tattoo rendered in black ink.
Black and Gray Butterfly
A black and gray butterfly is portrayed on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Rectangle
A black rectangle is created using a thin black line in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Black and Gray Rose
A budding black and gray rose is illustrated on the wearer’s left wrist in this mediocre tattoo.
Black Topographical Map
A topographical map is replicated by using a series of wavy black lines in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Yellow and Black Honeycomb
A yellow and black honeycomb pattern accompanies the image of a bee in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and Gray Hummingbird with Flowers
A stylized depiction of a hummingbird is surrounded by six flowers in this black and gray tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black and Gray Mandala Designs
Three black and gray mandala-inspired designs are rendered on the wearers’ right forearms.
“Inner Strength”
The quote, “Inner Strength,” is illustrated on the wearer’s left wrist in a cursive black font.
Black Stars
Lopsided black depictions of stars adorn the wearer’s left forearm in this tattoo.
Black Mandala Inspired Design
A highly detailed black mandala-inspired bracelet adorns the wearer’s forearm, wrist, and hand in this tattoo.
“We All Are Mad Here”
An image immediately recognizable as the cat from Alice in Wonderland is accompanied by the quote, “We are all mad here,” in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Hashtag/Pound Sign
A hashtag or pound sign is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in black ink in this tattoo.
Spaceship and Ringed Planet
A simplified, almost childish, depiction of a spaceship and a ringed planet adorn the wearer’s forearms in this black tattoo.
Black Heart Outline
A small black heart outline adorns the wearer’s right wrist in this tattoo.
Gradient Portrait of Woman from Behind
A black and gray portrait of the back of a woman’s head is portrayed on the wearer’s right wrist in this tattoo.
Spaceship, Planets, and Crescent Moon
Multiple simplified depictions of celestial bodies are rendered on the wearer’s forearm in black ink.
Black Rising Sun
A rising sun is depicted exclusively using black ink in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Dancing Figures Holding a Heart
A pair of ambiguous dancing figures hold a heart above their heads in this black tattoo rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Nine and Three Quarters
The number 9 3/4 from the popular Harry Potter franchise is depicted on the wearer’s right forearm in black ink.
Pink Rose
A beautiful and delicate looking pink rose is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black Cat Outline
Two black lines are used to create the outline of a cat facing away from the observer in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black Seahorse
A black seahorse is created using bold outlines and no shading in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Bag Spilling Celestial Bodies
A small pouch tied with a rope is spilling multiple celestial bodies onto the wearer’s right wrist in this imaginative tattoo.
Crescent Moon and Sun
A crescent moon and a stylized sun are both illustrated using black ink on the wearer’s right wrist in this tattoo.
Watercolor Watch
A watch is depicted with the face exploding into a multicolored watercolor smear complete with stars and falling numbers.
Watercolor Eye
A purple eye is accented with a series of vibrantly colored watercolor smears in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s left wrist.
World Map with Anchor
A black anchor sits above a black outline of a world map in this tattoo rendred on the wearer’s left wrist.
Black Compass with Fleur-de-lis Embellishments
A black compass is depicted with four fleur-de-lis embellishments in this tattoo rendered on the wearer’s right wrist.
Musical Staff with Heart
A black musical staff with a heart at the top is rendered on the wearer’s left wrist in this tattoo.
Black and Red Moth with Skulls
A black and red moth is illustrated with skull accents on its wings in addition to a smear of blood running from the bottom of its body.
Owl Perched on Branch
An adorable cartoon-style owl is pictured perched atop a branch in this black and gray tattoo that utilizes white highlights.
