Any tattoos for two don't have to look the same. Paired drawings on the body can complement each other in meaning or represent 2 halves of one picture.
Knowing the styles and types of tattoos, understanding which part of the body the picture will look best on, as well as how to choose the right pair drawings, will help people not only decorate their bodies, but also competently lay the innermost meaning into a stuffed tattoo.
Types and styles of paired tattoos
Paired tattoos for two are divided into several types.
This classification is based on the type of connection between people who have decided to stuff similar pictures on their bodies:
- love (including wedding);
- for friends (girlfriends);
- family (imply not only consanguineous relations, but also relations between spouses).
In their style, paired tattoos can be performed in:
- geometry (for example, the same heartbeat, arrows, infinity signs);
- animalism (pictures of animals);
- symbolism (significant symbols);
- in the form of a heart in different variations (identical hearts, broken heart)
- dotwork ("dot" drawing);
- in the form of a picture, as if painted with watercolors.
Before making the final decision about what kind of tattoo a couple of people will get, they should not only thoroughly study the meaning of the selected sketch, but also think over the details of the drawing that can make it unique, understandable only to tattoo wearers.
On which part of the body should paired tattoos be applied
In order for the tattoo to please its owner as long as possible, it is necessary to choose the right place for its application. For paired tattoos, areas of the skin that are hidden from the first glance of strangers are preferred. This is due to a person's desire to hide an intimate, significant detail of his image from the outside world.
The location of the tattoo also determines its size. If the area required for drawing the selected sketch is large, then it will be difficult to hide the picture from prying eyes.
The most common places on the body for paired tattoos are:
- the back of the palms;
- ring fingers;
- wrist;
- shoulders;
- forearms;
- underbelly;
- back;
- ribs;
- hips;
- lateral part of the foot.
In order not to regret in the future about the tattoo done, it is important to study the peculiarities of caring for the underwear pattern and the characteristic change in its state over time in a particular area.
For example, a picture stamped on the wrist will lose its appearance faster than a similar tattoo stamped on the thigh. This is due to the increased mobility of the skin in the wrist fold of the hand.
How to choose the right thing for couples
Paired tattoos should have a meaning that is understandable only to their wearers. Body designs for two are recommended to be chosen based on the key defining parameters. To do this, it is advisable to use an algorithm created by professional tattoo artists in order to facilitate the choice of a sketch for their clients.
For instance:
- Decide which fact from life together (for example, a wedding or a place of acquaintance) or a specific date (date of birth of a child or date of a wedding) is planned to be "encrypted" in a tattoo.
- Choose a sketch among those freely available on the Internet or develop it individually with a master for a fee.
- Add details to the selected pictures (for example, at the base of the crown, add the wedding date in Roman numerals or place the child's date of birth on the footprint of the baby's foot).
It is not recommended to select a small or medium-sized sketch with many details. Over time, the deformation of any tattoo is inevitable, and in the presence of small component parts of the picture, it will be difficult for even the most experienced artist to carry out correction in order to restore the original appearance of the tattoo.
Couple tattoos for lovers
Lovers, being in euphoria from feelings surging to each other, often choose the same pictures to be applied to the skin or those that make sense only when they are compared.
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According to the observations of tattoo artists, young couples have recently preferred these sketches:
 | Lovebird parrots are preferred by those who cannot imagine life without each other. According to research, these birds constantly keep close, and if they are apart for a long time, they die. Choosing a sketch depicting lovebirds parrots, the lovers thus make a kind of oath to each other in eternal fidelity and support for their other half. |
 | Mosaic tattoos represent the deep affection of their owners for each other. By stuffing such a pattern on their bodies, they confirm that only being together they feel comfortable and whole. Variations of such a sketch can be a traditional puzzle and its component part (not in the shape of a heart) or 2 parts of a mosaic that coincide with the faces when compared. |
For husband and wife
After an official marriage, a man and a woman decide to get paired tattoos, usually as an additional recognition of the seriousness of their intentions for each other. The most popular tattoo for spouses is their wedding date in Roman numerals.
In addition to the traditional picture, modern newlyweds can contact the masters with a request to fill:
| Sketch option | Description and characteristics |
 | Crowns with a significant date at the base are a symbol of the exaltation of their other half to the rank of king or queen. Choosing such a sketch, the spouses emphasize the importance of the bonds of marriage for them, and also recognize that the husband or wife is their other half, not just "on paper", but also in real life. |
 | The suits of cards are preferred by those whose dating history is in some way connected with the game. For example, the relationship between spouses began at sports competitions. By applying such a pattern on the inside of the fingers, the couple emphasizes their reverent attitude towards each other and the desire to hide their happiness from prying eyes. |
 | The tattoo on the ring finger of the right hand is chosen by newlyweds who abandoned traditions and decided not to wear wedding rings. The inscription around the finger is visually similar to a ring and indicates that a particular person is in a family relationship and does not hide it. Such a picture underwear is a kind of recognition of the spouses in eternal love for each other, since if the wedding ring can be removed or lost, then the tattoo - the ring is almost impossible to withdraw without a trace. |
Couple tattoos for friends
Paired tattoos for two are not always filled with people who are in love with each other. Often, girlfriends or friends turn to tattoo artists for body designs that are similar in appearance.
The selected sketches usually remind of the importance of the second friend, regardless of secondary life circumstances.
| Tattoo for friends | Value description |
 | Divided into 2 parts, the Batman (hero of the Marvel Comics Universe) illustrates the inextricable bond between two friends. One part of the drawing depicts Batman himself, and the second Robin, his indispensable assistant. Such a sketch is usually chosen by guys who are familiar with the history of the mentioned comic book heroes and who realize the importance of such friendship for each other. |
 | Identical tattoos depicting elegant flowers for girlfriends symbolize kinship of souls, similarity of interests, coincidence of events in the real lives of girls. The stem, which in its shape resembles an infinity sign, testifies to the eternal affection of girlfriends to each other and the willingness to come to the rescue at any time. |
 | A tattoo in the form of a heart divided into 2 parts with words that acquire meaning only when two pictures are compared with each other are usually chosen by girls as a body pattern. Due to the greater emotional attachment to their girlfriends, for them friendship is perceived as "once and for all." Such a picture symbolizes the lifelong connection of two people who put the deepest meaning in their friendly relations. |
Ideas for relatives
In addition to friends and lovers, paired tattoos are also filled with blood relatives who want to emphasize the importance of family ties in their lives. It is recommended to develop sketches of related tattoos individually for each case, despite the large number of options that are freely available on the Internet.
For mothers and daughters
Women, for the most part, are the most emotional living beings on the planet. This fact explains the desire to get paired tattoos by mothers and their daughters. The daughters thus emphasize that the mother is the standard for them, and the mothers themselves are the value of their child in their life.
| Sample sketch | Meaning attributed to tattoo |
 | The phrase - a declaration of love to your mother or child in various variations is considered the most common sketch of paired tattoos of the next of kin. The daughter fills herself with the words "I love you mom", written in English or any other language, mom, in turn, writes on the skin: "I love you more." Such symbolic options for expressing feelings are perceived as a talisman or amulet for their owner. |
 | A tattoo with the mother's name or common noun "mother" is usually tattooed by daughters on the back or side of the forearm. Mothers, in turn, write the name of their child in the chosen font on the same area of the skin. Such wearable designs remind their owners that the closest person is always with him, regardless of the actual distance between relatives. |
 | A tattoo in the form of the outlines of an animal with its cub is usually stuffed in an identical form to both relatives. For a daughter, this is a way to express her gratitude for the feat of her mother, for a mother - to emphasize the importance of a child, whose birth turned a woman's life upside down in its time. |
For moms and sons
Sons, despite their greater emotional restraint compared to daughters, also often dedicate tattoos to their mothers. Usually they choose large drawings that are striking to others. Mothers, in order to support the idea of their son, on the contrary, prefer to stuff small tattoos, into which they put a secret meaning.
| Tattoo example | Description and meaning of the picture |
 | Among mothers who devote tattoos to their male children, a tattoo depicting a print of a child's hand is popular. To make the sketch individual, women ask the master to add the son's date of birth or his name. Such patterns are usually applied in the area of the heart under the ribs. This symbolizes boundless love for her child and the fact that he, regardless of his age, will forever remain in her heart. |
 | A schematic representation of a woman with a baby in her arms is stuffed by her sons, even when they are already adult men.With such a gesture, they strive to express once again their gratitude to the mother for the presented life and opportunities in it. Such a tattoo can be supplemented with the mother's name or a phrase, most often in English. By applying such a picture to the skin, the son admits that his mother will remain the main woman in his life for his whole life. |
For sisters and brothers
Twin tattoos for two are also common among siblings. The closest relatives, who usually spend most of their lives with each other, have the strongest kinship bond, regardless of the relationship they show to others.
| Tattoo for siblings | The meaning of the body pattern |
 | Such a tattoo makes sense only when compared with its second part. A brother stuffs a boy with a wired radio in his hand, a sister a girl with a similar device. Having connected 2 halves of a common tattoo, it becomes obvious that the painted boy and girl are not only connected by one wire, but also listen to each other. Choosing such a sketch, brother and sister make a promise to each other in constant support and readiness to help in any situation throughout their lives. |
 | Lisa and Bart Simpson are the main characters of the famous cartoon "The Simpsons". According to the plot, they are brother and sister and, despite frequent conflicts between each other, they always come to the aid of their relative. By filling such a tattoo, brother and sister prove to each other and remind themselves that, regardless of the quarrels or actions of the second, he will forever remain the closest relative in life after his parents. |
Unity of views and hobbies
Tattoos dedicated to the unity of views or hobbies are performed in the same style. They can be the same for both tattoo wearers, complement each other, or be two halves of the same design.
| An example of a body pattern | Description and meaning |
 | The main characters of the cartoon "Aladdin" kissing each other are stuffed by those who are fans of this story. Usually these are people who grew up on this cartoon and continue to follow the development of the fairy tale already as adults (attend screenings with remakes of the film, go to theme parties). |
 | Wolves in the style of "Realism" are chosen, for example, by work colleagues who have become friends in life. Such people are sure that only a person with strength, endurance, and boundless devotion to his "relatives" can be worthy of respect. |
Pair of finger tattoos
Paired tattoos for two, given their innermost meaning, are often stuffed into places hidden from first sight, for example, the inner side of the fingers. Such tattoos are chosen by lovers or newlyweds.
Drawings on the fingers should consist of a minimum amount of details, due to the inability of the master to draw small components of the picture on a small area of the skin. In the vast majority of cases, they symbolize a promise to love and be faithful throughout life.
Paired tattoos on the legs
Tattooing your legs is one of the most painful procedures among similar ones. However, this fact does not make it less popular. Such places for wearable pictures are chosen by lovers, spouses, friends or brothers and sisters.
Men are advised to hit the tattoo exclusively in the foot area.
This is due to the increased amount of hair on other areas of the legs, which will significantly impair the overall appearance of the tattoo. Such pictures, depending on their variation, carry a unique meaning for their owners (declaration of love, emphasizing the importance of family ties, the value of friendship, or the willingness to support your partner in any endeavor).
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Drawings that do not complement each other
Drawings that do not complement each other usually look the same.
Otherwise, even if there is no external direct connection between them, they complement the general meaning of the selected sketch. Depending on the size of the selected picture, it can be applied to any part of the body. At the same time, it is not necessary that its owners fill themselves with a tattoo in the same places.
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Such tattoos are relevant for everyone who is looking for an expression of warm feelings (love, kindred, friendly) for each other.
Black and white options
Black and white tattoos are the most practical option for body designs. When adding color to the sketch, it is important to understand the subsequent need to correct the tattoo, at least once every 6-12 months. Otherwise, the stuffed drawing will fade, which means that the overall appearance of the picture will be lost.
Despite the outward monotony, black and white tattoos, like colored ones, can contain a large amount of detail, and also represent a complex composition. Their value depends on the selected sketch, and the size will be determined by the place of their application.
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Paired tattoo lettering
Paired tattoo inscriptions, like pictures of a similar format, can be the same for both people or complement each other. So that everyone likes the tattoo, and there are no conflicts in the process of choosing a sketch, it is recommended to choose different fonts and styles of writing phrases.
A slight "adjustment" of this kind of initial picture for yourself will not violate the general idea and will not change the meaning of stuffed on the skin.
This tattoo option is the most versatile. It is suitable for all couples, regardless of the relationship that binds them, since the words that are planned to be applied to the body can be anything (the words of a song loved by both people, a declaration of love to a wife or husband, gratitude to the mother).
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Complementary tattoos for two are a beautiful way to express your feelings, recognition or gratitude to each other.
Paired pictures should please both owners and have a meaning that only two of them can understand.
Before making the final decision related to the choice of a sketch, it is necessary to work out several options together with the tattoo artist, choosing among them the most beautiful from the point of view of visual perception, as well as the most practical from the point of view of caring for it after direct application to the skin.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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