Stereotypes and the stigma associated with tattoos prevented women from feeling confident with a tattoo up until even a decade ago. A common belief was that only 'criminals, whores and homosexuals' got tattoos is being challenged. This is further fueled by popularity of all things 1950's and the popularity of retro vixens such as the Suicide Girls.

Women are generally more style conscious than men so are more decerning about what tattoo they want and where on their body they want it. Men usually just quickly pick out a tattoo on the spur of the moment, choose a spot on their body and thats it. Traditionally it has usually been males who got tattoos. Now the balance seems to be swinging back the other way. It now appears that as many females are getting tattoos as males.

According to many tattoo artists - women are also much better than men when getting tattooed and dealing with pain. Men like to think they are tough can withstand the pain. But when the needle hits their skin a lot of guys pass out in the chair. Women, on the other hand anticipate the pain and have a higher tolerance.

So what are the most popular female tattoos? It seems anything floral, tribal designs, lower back tattoos, roses, old school designs and Japanese and Eastern style tattoos designs. Every year demand for a particular tattoo design changes but there will always be certain tattoo styles that are being requested.

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