Tiny Best Friend Tattoos
Your best friend tattoos don’t have to occupy a big space. Even a tiny tattoo like these stars are a sweet tribute to your friendship without being extra or obvious.
2Best Friend Ankle Tattoos
How cute will you and your bestie’s ankle tattoos look in an Insta story this summer? Honestly, the pose options are endless. And don’t forget to keep this bb protected from the sun with a tattoo-friendly sunscreen—yup, even when you’re indoors.
3This Simple Best Friend Tattoo Idea
You and your best friend might have different ideas of good tattoo placement, so don’t confine yourself to needing them both to be in the same spots. Just like in this pic, one of you can get an ankle tattoo while the other gets it on their wrist.
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4This Cheese and Bread Tattoo Idea
Be honest: You already know who’s the cheese and who’s the bread in your friendship, right? This best friend tattoo would be equally cute on your ankle, wrist, hip, or shoulder (or wherever you want it—there are no rules).
5Minimalist Best Friend Tattoos
Want to keep your tattoo hidden? Opt for these sweet rib cage letter tattoos with your first initial as a personal memento that only you and anyone who really knows you gets.
6This Fine Line Best Friend Tattoo Idea
ICYMI, fine line tattoos are having a moment right now. They’re sweet, simple, and minimalist, and perfect for a best friend tattoo IMHO. Heads-up, fine line tattoos require a lot more precision than thicker-lined tattoos, so make sure you find an artist whose work closely resembles what you want before you make an appointment.
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7This King and Queen Idea for Best Friends
While this would also make a great couples tattoo idea, there’s no stopping you from getting it with your best friend. If you like bigger tattoos, getting it on your calf will give you enough room, but if you like smaller ones, you’ll have even more flexibility on where you place it.
8Butterfly Best Friend Tattoos
These butterfly tattoos are basically those best friend necklaces you had as kids (you know, the ones where you each got half a heart), but in a way cooler and ~adult~ way. The half butterfly will look cool even when you don’t have your bestie with you, but it will always remind you who your other half is.
9Matching Letter Tattoos
The best part about this best friend tattoo idea is that they hold up equally well on their own as they do together. And it’s a major step up from that old friendship bracelet you’ve had for years.
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10Airplane Matching Best Friend Tattoos
The fact that I was never able to actually make a successful paper airplane won’t stop me from getting this paper airplane forearm tattoo, with or without my best friend (sry, love u). And if you’re thinking about calling your tattoo artist for an appointment, make sure you read up on everything you need to know about getting a tattoo.
11Detailed Tattoos for You and Your Best Friend
If you like colored ink, look no further than these intricate red-ink tattoos. Flip a coin for who gets to be the sun and who gets to be the moon (or, you know, take your time, since tattoos are permanent), and start looking up tattoo artists in your area.
12These Matching Script Tattoos
Have a fave quote you both love? Or a couple of Taylor Swift lyrics that just speak to both your personalities? Get it inked across the side of your rib cage like these pretty script tattoos. Only you two will know what it means to you.
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13Plant Tattoos for Best Friends
If what brought you together was your love of plants, use that as the inspo for your matching ink and get a sweet nature tattoo. It would look really cute on your forearms, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with wherever you get it.
14These Matching Fish Tattoos
Love big, bold tattoos? These super-cool fish tattoos are it. Larger tattoos like this will take longer to heal, so follow your artist’s tattoo aftercare instructions carefully. Keep it out of the sun, avoid getting it too wet, and pick up a fragrance-free tattoo lotion to keep it moisturized.
15This Dog Tattoo Idea for Best Friends
K, you and your bestie probably don’t have matching dogs (jealous if you do tho), but if you each have a pet, might I suggest getting their faces tattooed on your arms? It’s the perfect two-for-one-deal: You’ll be repping your bestie and your furbaby.
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16Best Friend Wrist Tattoos
Want something you can look at and show off whenever? A wrist tattoo is the ideal spot. It’s also perfect if you want to keep the tattoo on the small side. Pro tip: Slather your wrist tattoo with SPF daily to keep the ink from fading, since it’ll get near constant sun exposure.
17Harry Potter Best Friend Tattoos
Okay, this one might have a permanent spot in my screenshots folder rn. As a Potterhead for life, I strongly suggest any besties who ever bonded over their love for the wizarding world get these cool wand tattoos, like, ASAP. And bonus points if you get the Deathly Hallows symbol too.
18These Matching Hearts
Sure, you could go basic with a regular ol’ heart tattoo, but why not crank it up a notch and get these Death Star–inspired hearts—truly ideal for die-hard Star Wars fans?
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19Matching Quotes Tattoos
While script lettering tattoos are pretty and delicate, block letter tattoos like these ones have a certain minimalist quality that I’m really into. Plus, if you and your BFF like different quotes, just get them in the same spot so they’re still coordinated.
20Star Best Friend Tattoos
PSA: Your matching best friend tattoos don’t exactly have to match. You can each get tattoos that are similar in design but unique to your own style, like these tiny star tattoos. Plus, if you want to really make it your own, you can each get it in different places.
Sami Roberts was the previous beauty assistant at Cosmopolitan. Keep up with her cat-filled life in New York on Instagram.
Valeriya Chupinina is a freelance beauty and wellness writer exploring the multifaceted connection between the aesthetic and internal. You can find her work in outlets like Coveteur, HYPEBAE, and NBGA. In addition to her editorial work, she consults on social media strategies for brands. You can keep up with her on Instagram @valeriyaliyevna.
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