Skull tattoos for women, showing their most sinister side

Large tattoo of skulls and roses on the chest

Yes. It is not the first time in Tatuantes we talk about the skull tattoos. And we are aware that talking about this type of tattoos is something very general. However, today we would like to focus more on those skull tattoo designs for women.

And the thing is that changes if we focus on the female sex. Although it is a sinister tattoo, it can be very sensual. But not because of being a woman, skulls are limited to pearls, glitter and sensuality.: As you will see below, much more realistic and dramatic designs also fit.

Where to get a skull tattoo

The design of these skulls looks great in color

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If you know how to wear these tattoos, you will agree that they can look great in different areas of the woman's body. From one side to one of the thighs or a calf, but also on the wrists, arms or hands.

Realistic skull with roses

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The good thing about skulls is that they are a very versatile element, which works in smaller, larger designs or even as an accompaniment to a main element. Evidently, the type of skull tattooed also influences and there are some types, such as mexican skull tattoos (sugar skull) that, due to their color and shapes, are much better in showy places such as the foot or the forearm.

Skull tattoo ideas for women

Traditional style skulls can be part of a tapestry with other elements

In the following collection of tattoos we show you different types of skull tattoos for women. Some of them are more extreme and radical than others, although most of them are characterized by transmitting beauty as well as a sinister and secret side.

Skull with stars and bow

Skulls are so versatile that they even work in cute designs like this one.

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A very cute design, accompanied by stars and a bow. The pink color suits her very well and sweetens the whole, so much that it even looks like a candy. It is a perfect design for a piece that is rather small and located, for example, on the arm or ankle. Undoubtedly, the style that suits him best is the neotraditional or cartoon for its casual touch.

Witch with skull

A witch with a skull

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When we said that a skull can be an element that accompanies another with more importance, we were referring to designs like this. There are few things that empower more than a witch: they were persecuted for the simple fact of being women (and usually for hidden reasons that had nothing to do with witchcraft) and their imaginary related to nature, magic and the occult arts makes them perfect for inspire a tattoo in black and white or in color accompanied by skulls, rats, crows, cauldrons, brooms ...

sugar skulls

A very colorful skull on the foot

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All the sugar skull, typical of the Mexican Day of the Dead, are another of the great inspirations for skull tattoos with women. It is best to play with the design that the skull has inside, usually made from borders and brightly colored flowers that imitate the sweets of this festivity or the Catrinas, also a typical element of this day.

A design based on a skull candy

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In addition, They are very versatile, as they look great in places as disparate as the arm or the sideThey can be accompanied by other elements such as butterfly wings, hearts or flowers and combine wonderfully with styles such as traditional, cartoon or even realistic.

Realistic skull

Realistic skull tattoos impress

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Nothing impacts more than a black and white skull lady that occupies a good part of your leg or back: a reminder of mortality that will leave people with their mouths open and will elevate you to the category of the baddie of your neighborhood. Combine it with a geometric background to give it a modern twist or opt, like the girl in the photo, to look for a more typical element like a clock (another reminder of our limited time) and look for a tattoo artist who specializes in these types of tattoos who knows how to get the most out of it.

Skull on neck

Neck tattoos are very painful

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We are not going to deceive you: to be able to show off a design like this you have to have them well worn, and not only because it is impressive and, partly because of the place, it can convey a certain aggressiveness, but because the neck is one of the most painful places to get a tattoo.

Traditional skull tattoo

Traditional skull

Undoubtedly, one of the most beloved designs is the one that makes skulls worthy of appearing on any pirate flag. Indeed, we are talking about traditional style skulls. They look especially good in designs that are very small and accompanied by other similarly themed pieces (such as roses, cacti ...).

Combine traditional skulls with items such as hats or scarves

As protagonists of the design, you can choose a tattoo that has the finest line and accompany it with some other element (like a handkerchief, like the one in the photo, or a patch, roses ...) or giving it a funny expression, as if it were laughing.

Skull with pearls and flowers

The skulls can be accompanied by elements such as flowers and jewelry

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It is not exactly a discreet design among the skull tattoos for women, but it certainly looks very attractive in wide places like the thigh if the design is large enough. The trick so that it is not too flat is to find a tattoo artist who knows how to give the design the depth it needs, so you will need an expert in shadows.

Double skull

Double skull on each arm

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Clearly one of the simplest yet adorable designs you can opt for. Double skulls are not only the territory of pastry couples, you can also get a very cool design on your own. Choose well the place (arms, wrist, hands or even fingers) and the type of skull you want (the same or with slight differences, for example) so that your design is unique.

Neo-traditional skulls on the back

Neotraditional style skull tattoo on the back

Finally, neotraditional tattoos and skulls also combine wonderfully. With a broader spectrum than the traditional ones, you can opt for less classic designs and, for example, put a wig on the skull or combine it with more colorful colors than the traditional black and red. It is also a great idea to combine them with the Mexican skulls and "paint" the traditional skull with the borders typical of the sugar skull to achieve a totally unique design.

A sugar skull in black and white

Skull tattoos for women are perfect for the hips, legs and many other sites. Tell us, do you have a tattoo of these characteristics? What do you think about them? Does it have any special meaning for you? Remember to share with us your opinion about these types of tattoos.

Photos of Skull Tattoos for Women


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