icro tattoos have been growing in popularity over the last few years. They’re exactly what they sound like, small tattoos, and are generally favored for their simple and minimalist designs. Trends aside, be sure to have a long and hard think before getting one!
Micro tattoos might be the right choice for people who like their skin art simple. It is not a new style of tattoo, but the term certainly is. Since the tattoos are smaller in size, they require lower maintenance.
"From what I know, the trend came from South Korea. Many of my customers brought their preferred designs and I checked: they were from South Korea," said Mawar Pajouw, a tattoo artist and the owner of Pajouw Tattoos.
There are some things that make micro tattoos different from conventional ones. For instance, some colors typically used for traditional styles, especially black, might not suit the smaller designs and finer details of micro tattoos, which are more prone to blowout, where the ink spreads beyond the original design to leave a blurred effect.
Mawar said that most of his customers who requested micro tattoos were women, ranging from twentysomethings to over 50s. Popular designs include line work, doodles and "cutesy" illustrations.
Many people prefer micro tattoos as a way to express themselves in a simpler, low-key manner.
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