Another option: Make your first tattoo a family affair with some highly personal ink. "Like your child's drawing," Taylor recommends. In recent years, more parents have committed to getting permanent copies of their kids' artwork and handwriting on their bodies.

Of course, these pieces don't look quite as polished as a carefully crafted lotus flower, but they're meaningful, fun and undoubtedly unique.

How adorable is this drawing for Mom?

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We love how the tattoo artist used childlike watercolor to complement this simple pen drawing.

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Afraid of going too big? This tiny doodle makes a darling first tattoo.

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Bring an instant smile to your face with a handwritten tattoo.

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