Not sure where to put your next tattoo? Instagrammers are flipping their ink game around and trying out the latest in tat trends: spine tattoos. Check out these 20 looks for inspiration!

Not Just A Phase

Spine Tattoos That Have Us Doing Backflips
PHOTO: @STEAKNDCHICKS| INSTAGRAM

Just yes to everything about this tattoo from @steakndchicks. From the stunning flower to the intricately cool phases of the moon, we’re howling at how much we love it!

Leave Me Alone

Leave Me Alone Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @spaditattoos | INSTAGRAM

At first glance, you might miss it. But the leaves in this tattoo from @spaditattoos oh-so-perfectly follow the vertebrae down the spine, and how freaking awesome is that?!

Watercolor Birthstones

Watercolor Birthstones Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @ gilly_inc | INSTAGRAM

We all know watercolor tattoos are hot, hot, hot, right now, and this birthstone look from @hooligan_dcr combines two of our current fave tat trends!

Go With The Floral

Go With The Floral Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @ ivan_martinez_tattoo831 | INSTAGRAM

A vine of gorgeous florals down your spine is as delicate as it is badass. @ ivan_martinez_tattoo831 shows a stunning example in this photo!

Follow Your Arrow

Follow Your Arrow Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @VORTEXTATTOOSBYJAMIE | INSTAGRAM

Don’t just stick with straight lines. This tattoo from @vortextattoosbyjamie shows off some serious shading and bolded areas to make it a true work of art!

Back To Bloom

Back To Bloom Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @TATUAGGI_ | INSTAGRAM

Watching the flowers finally bloom in the springtime is one of the most hopeful times of the year, in our opinion. Show off a time lapse of the different phases, like this tat from @tatuaggi_!

Game Of Thorns

Game Of Thorns Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @TAZEBETH | INSTAGRAM

Spine tattoos don’t necessarily have to take up all of your vertebra. This black and white rose on @tazebeth packs a huge punch in a small space.

Branch Out

Branch Out Spine Tattoo Design
PHOTO: @anais_chabane | INSTAGRAM

This tree branch look from @anais_chabane had to have taken hours, but the result was obviously totally worth it! We can’t be(leaf) how gorgeous it turned out!

Literally

Literally Spine TattooS
PHOTO: @zana.ink | INSTAGRAM

This “spine tattoo” from @zana.ink is taking the trend to an entirely new level. This kind of detail takes a TON of skill!

Dots And Diamonds

Spine Tattoo Ideas
PHOTO: @STANINKMEN | INSTAGRAM

The bolder lines in this spine tattoo from @staninkmen add just enough drama to make it a little more interesting and lot more gorgeous!

Pizza My Heart

Pizza My Heart Spine Tattoos
PHOTO: @ROZLYNDUBZTATTOOS | INSTAGRAM

If it means a lot to you, you should get it tatted, right? This spine tattoo from @rozlyndubztattoos is truly a slice of Heaven!

Tiny Garden

Tiny Garden Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @ANANJTATTOOS| INSTAGRAM

Why stick with one flower when you can get a whole garden? Loving these intricately designed tattoos from @ananjtattoos; just look at those details!

Back Besties

Matching Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @monochrom.ink | INSTAGRAM

Don’t take on the trend alone! Grab your bestie and choose a design that you’ll both love for years to come. Check out these fun matching tattoos from @monochrom.ink!

[S]Pine Tree

Pine Tree Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @lilashleytattoos | INSTAGRAM

Simple and elegant, this pine tree tattoo from @lilashleytattoos looks absolutely gorgeous on the model’s spine. We can’t think of a better placement!

Planets Aligned

Spinal Solar System Tatto
PHOTO: @inked_by_tahlia | INSTAGRAM

How cool is this spinal solar system from @inked_by_tahlia? If you’re wanting to do a space-inspired tat, just pe sure to [planet] out! (Ha. Ha. Ha.)

(Sun)Flower Power

SunFlower Spine Tattoo Ideas
PHOTO: @charli_tat2 | INSTAGRAM

If there’s ever a place for a massive sunflower on your body, it’s on the spine. This tat from @charli_tat2 is equal parts edgy and stunning!

Roses Are Rad

Roses Are Rad Spine Tattoo Designs
PHOTO: @tzer.tattoos | INSTAGRAM

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…and look as good as this tattoo from @tzer.tattoos!

You Can Quote Us

Quote Spine Tattoo Ideas
PHOTO: @lexibkip | INSTAGRAM

A spine tattoo is the perfect place for your favorite quote, like this one from @lexibkip. You’ll definitely want to make sure it fits first, though!

[Back] To Your [Roots]

Back To Roots Spine Tattoo
PHOTO: @emmacarrtattoo | INSTAGRAM

This simple design from @emmacarrtattoo takes a more literal meaning to getting back to your roots, but we totally dig it!

Spine tattoos allow for incredible creativity and personalization. Whether you want a delicate floral design, an inspiring quote, or an astronomical work of art, there are endless options to make a statement on your back. As this article shows, spine tattoos are a huge trend right now, letting people show off their unique style. With the spine being a large canvas, you can go big and bold or small and simple. Just make sure to pick a design that is meaningful to you, so your new ink will be something you’ll love forever. Spine tattoos are the perfect way to put your own personal stamp on a hot new tattoo trend.


This story first appeared on More by Hannah Marsh.

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Hannah Marsh

Hannah is a Texas-born, Iowa-raised alumna of Iowa State University. When not writing trending content across several Meredith sites, she enjoys all things fitness-related, binge-watching “Whose Line is it Anyway” episodes and fully embracing her self-diagnosed peanut butter addiction.

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