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Home · Beauty

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink

Prepare to be obsessed. 
23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Tattoos are a deeply personal form of self expression. Whether you’ve impulsively committed to ink or took years to decide on a specific design, there’s no doubt that body art is a surefire way to put your style or personality on display.

Although many would consider tattoos “edgy beauty,” the truth is the number of variations make that assumption untrue. From the smallest hidden symbols to full on arm sleeves, there’s something for every type of beauty girl to fall in love with. If you’re in need of inspo, these Black beauties will leave you googly-eyed and ready to run toward your nearest tattoo salon. 

01
Tattoo Inspo

Are you ready for ink?

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
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02
Fly Like A Bird

Swooning over the birds and color detail on her shoulder. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@_poemoney/instagram
03
Inked Thighs Save Lives

Need we say more?

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@love.char/instagram
04
African Pride

She’s got red, green and black close to her heart. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@luluhasaan/instagram
05
Sparkle Sparkle

What better way to show off your tats?!

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@yinkabokinni/ instagram
06
Sleeve to Sleeve

Strictly rockstar vibes. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@tattdnubian/instagram
07
Swirls & Symbols

Cool, calm and tatted. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@monaisse_artist_muse/ @carrotzanahoria/ instagram
08
Queen Mother

This mom-to-be isn’t afraid to flaunt her ink. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@dymetaylor @heartbreakgadget/ instagram
09
Bold Body Art

We spot a sea animal and beautiful faces on this Black beauty–so cute! 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@nepthys_thegod @40ozflocko/ instagram
10
In Full Bloom

Obsessed with the rose detail! 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@pyt_mo/instagram
11
Ready To Fly

From the wings on her chest to the cat on her forearm, these tats are seriously stunning. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@miryamlumpini/instagram
12
Statement Ink

Dare to be different. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@missjessajordan @_venusfog/ instagram
13
Armed and Ready

Here for the shoulder art!

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@xo_franny_xo @humblelion757/ instagram
14
Inked & Sunkissed

Show off those tats, queen! 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@guxciguwop/ instagram
15
Fearless

And no regrets–this is how you make a statement…or two. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@chantre11e @callmemissbliss/ instagram
16
Arm To Arm

If you got it, flaunt it. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@whitney.wantsafox @shotbytheoz/ instagram
17
Goddess Vibes

A beautiful lady wears a beautiful lady on her arm. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@strangewonderful/ instagram
18
Simply Fierce

Black and white or color, her ink is gorgeous. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@blacklorelei7 @kalinaze/ instagram
19
The Bigger, The Better

The bird. That sun. So beautiful!

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@guxciguwop/ instagram
20
Black Ink

Neck tattoos–for the bold and brave only! 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@charlee_________/ instagram
21
Criss Cross

Tats and locs–obsessed!

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@voodoufairy/ instagram
22
Flowers For Days

One with nature. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@cuurlwhateva/instagram
23
Zen Out

Ink goals. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@diandrajanelle/ instagram
24
Hypnotized

Seriously stunned by her glorious arm ink. 

23 Black Beauties Covered In Brilliant Body Ink
@isaoliveirap @leonardoduartefotografia/instagram
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