20 Ear Tattoos and Ideas That’ll Convince You to Get Inked ASAP

Ditch your earlobe piercings altogether and opt for this ridiculously cute flower tattoo instead. The soft purple hue is just subtle enough that it won’t overpower your aesthetic.

My favorite thing about this tiny tattoo is how the moon curves with the shape of your ear. Go for classic black ink to lean into the subtlety of this design.

Don’t feel like inking your earlobe? Takes cues from this cute behind-the-ear tattoo, which you can easily disguise with your hair.

Everything about this itty-bitty heart ear tattoo is so damn cute. It almost looks like an earring, especially when it’s paired with thin silver hoops.

This watercolor ear tattoo is so freaking dreamy. Like, can we just with the tiny stem detailing and the soft pastel ink?!

Another behind-the-ear option, this rose tattoo is a classic pick you’ll never get sick of. Highlight your design with a sleek high ponytail.

Go totally abstract with this super-cool colorful ear tattoo. Ask your tattoo artist to customize the lines and strokes to the anatomy of your ear.

I love the idea of an ear tattoo that quietly peeks out from your upper cartilage. P.S. This design is a great option for curated ears because you can easily combine it with piercings.

Looking for a tattoo that’s placed slightly off your ear? Consider this little music note for a cute but discreet option.

This tiny lavender sprig looks like it was made for your ear. Opt for black or pastel purple ink—you can’t go wrong with this design.

Love your ear cuff so damn much that you never want to take it off? Uh, yeah, same. Make it official by opting for this ear tattoo with soft and subtle lines.

If the 🌸 emoji has a permanent spot on your keyboard, this cute ear tattoo was pretty much made for you.

I love the simplicity of this ear tattoo—the stems are super tiny and precise, but they’re still bold enough to really make a statement.

Tiny dots make up the coolest design in this minimalist ear tattoo. And I love the addition of a single silver stud.

If you’re looking for a design you can keep on the DL, get super creative with a tattoo along the outer curve of your ear.

More lavender! If you aren’t feeling the earlobe placement, try a lavender design just behind your ear for a softer approach.

Look closely and you’ll see the super-sweet detailing on this ear tattoo (hint: the petals are blowing away, which, like, cool).

Go all out with this fiery ear tattoo. The bolder, the better with this one, so don’t be afraid to request thick lines.

This barely-there ear tattoo is so low-key, people will hardly notice it. Pair it with thick hoop earrings to contrast the ultra-thin lines.

This ear tattoo is a cute-ass approach to those angel wings you’ve always wanted to get tatted (I mean, look at that placement).