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Many people love the idea of atattoobut dont want a statement-making piece of body art.

Rather, they prefer something small and subtle that most folks wouldnt even notice.

If youre one of these types of tattoo fans, weve got a trend for you.

Helix Tattoo Trend

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Known as ear tattoos, the designs are inked onto the cartilage and lobe.

Theyre often inconspicuous when covered by hair.

These trendy tattoos have another name.

Helix Tattoo on Ear

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This gives the look of a decorative cuff, like the kind typically you’d see asjewelry.

Korean tattooistZihee, for instance, has created two stunning iterations of the helix tattoo.

Each features a thin vine that wraps from the bottom of the ear to the top.

Tattoo on Ear

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In one, Zihee has punctuated the tattoo with two flowers on the lobe, like a permanent earring.

But florals arent the only option when it comes to tattoos on the ear.

Ear Tattoo

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They often take the form of simple blooms or geometric shapes.

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Ear Tattoo

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Behind Ear Tattoos

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Helix Ear Tattoo Trend

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Ear Tattoo

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Ear Tattoo

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Behind Ear Tattoos

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Behind Ear Tattoos

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Behind Ear Tattoos

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Tattoos on Ear

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