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30 Classy First Tattoo Ideas for Women Over 40Female tattoos are as badass as they are classy, and it's never too late to get inked. Here, the best tattoo designs for grown-ass women |
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"There is usually one rule I follow," says Los Angeles tattooist Zoey Taylor, "and that is: to follow none ... If you're over 40 and want a tattoo, all that matters is that you choose something you absolutely love."
Sure, most of us associate tattoos with the impulsive 25-and-under contingent. But Taylor points out that there are perks to getting your first tattoo later in life (ahem, having had more time to browse for different tattoo ideas for women). "The nice thing about getting older is that everyone else around you is getting older too," she says. In other words, you can basically do whatever you want without the ruthless judgment you endured 20 years ago. "If a tattoo is going to bring you joy or confidence, do it," she continues. "My oldest client is 78, and she just got her second one."
Yes, women's bodies change from the time they're 18 to 40 -- from pregnancy, surgeries and aging. But according to Taylor, female tattoos can be incredibly empowering. "Pick an area you are happy with, and draw attention to it. Or use your new tattoo to disguise an area that you're not happy with," she says. "There are also parts of our bodies that don't change much during our life, and are also easy to hide depending on what you wear, such as wrists, ankles and shoulder blades."
The bottom line? If you want to get inked, there's no expiration date. And if you can't decide exactly what to get, look no further. These expert-approved tattoo ideas for women are elegant enough for any age.
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