Star Tattoo Ideas

The latest fad "tattoo" is gaining immense support from the young and old alike. Everyone seems to be getting and flaunting a tattoo, and why not? With a number of celebrities sporting it, many fans and youth tend to follow the trend.

A tattoo is a permanent thing (unless you go in for cosmetic surgery to erase it), and hence, one has to be very sure of what kind of design they would like and where it has to be placed. Now, coming to designs, the most poplar amongst all designs seems to be "star tattoos".

Small twinkling ones add a feminine ting, whereas nautical stars give off that masculine aura. This is exactly why star tattoo designs are poplar amongst guys as much as girls. With celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Britney Spears, etc., sporting star tattoos, there is a rage about these star tattoo designs.

However, a star is for long considered a symbol of hope, truth and spirit. Wearing a star tattoo also identifies you as a person fond of heavenly bodies. Another significance of the star tattoo is that it marks the wearer as being determined. A star tattoo acts as a reminder to the wearer to achieve his goals, and no matter what, never give up!

Fashionistas: Wrist, nape, lower tummy, ankle, back, abdomen, neck, and the lower area of your calf muscles, are the best places to get your star tattoo.

Fellas: For men, nape, arms, legs, and chest, are the best locations to flaunt those funky star tattoos.

A simple star no doubt looks awesome, but when coupled with few other things like a cross, an angel, sun flames or your initial, it just gives the design a personalized touch, and makes it look unique. Here are a few assorted star tattoo ideas you might want to have a look at.

A nautical star is the more masculine kind of star tattoo idea.Basically, a nautical star was worn by sailors to guide them during their voyages long time ago, even before the compass was invented. The tradition seems to be carried forward, and sporting nautical stars means to follow or create the right path in life.

Having your initial hugging the star is a wonderful star tattoo idea. For example, if your name is Sam, you can have an "S" hanging or rather hugging a star, to give your tattoo a personalized touch.

Nothing works better than the Cross with stars, if you want to wear a religious icon or symbol. This tattoo design has been in vogue for a very long time now, and symbolizes the union of heaven and stars.

A heart in the star represents a joyous, full of life, and free spirit. You can have the heart with wings emerging out of the star. It looks awesome and more so on the lower back.

Looking for something strong and tough? Well, you ought to get this star tattoo with an anchor. It gives the whole rockabilly style. It also means stability or those who cannot be mislead easily.

The angel and the star tattoos are in vogue since a very long time, as they are considered to have a deep spiritual meaning. It is perceived as the connection between life and death, struggle between the good and the evil; messenger and guardian of god.

Star tattoos for long have been a source of fascination and admiration. Hence, get one done and make it your personal style statement!