The 10 Best Behind The Ear Tattoo Ideas

Behind the ear tattoos have become increasingly more popular over the years, and for good reason. Behind the ear tattoos are both subtle yet eye-catching once they are noticed. The behind the ear location is the perfect canvas for many different types of tattoo designs, so it is perfect for almost anyone.

That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Behind The Ear Tattoos, to help give some inspiration and ideas for a behind the ear tattoo that may be in your future. This list will include all different types of behind the ear tattoos, from complicated to simple, from sleek to cute, and everything in between.

So, relax and enjoy our list,  But wait… What’s that behind your ear? No, it’s not an obsolete coin, it’s an awesome behind the ear tattoo…

#10: Behind the Ear Bee Tattoo

Could this behind the ear tattoo BEE any better? Even Chanandlaer Bong would have to agree the this Bee tattoo is a perfect tattoo idea for a behind the ear tattoo. In fact, many cute flying creatures work for behind the ear tattoos, butterflys, birds, pretty much anything that starts with B.

Tattoo by Eddie

#9: Philosophy Behind The Ear Tattoos

Keep those life lessons on your mind by having them tattooed on your head! Just like the 4 Virtues Stoic tattoo below, the best way of living your best life, is having a reminder tucked behind your ear. 

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Tattoo by Sarah

#8: Celestial Behind the Ear Tattoos

Celestial tattoos look great for behind the ear tattoos, stars, suns, or moons, like the beautiful fine line crescent moon tattoo below. Just like the heavens are above the earth, the head (and behind the ear), is above the body, making it the perfect place for celestial tattoos.

Tattoo by Mr. Inkwells artist

#7: Number Tattoos Behind The Ear

Everyone has a favorite number. So why not put that number in your favorite tattoo spot, behind the ear?! Whether it's angel numbers, which you can read more about by clicking here, or any other numbers, a number tattoo could be your "First" choice for a behind the ear tattoo.

Tattoo by Tacho

#6: Sparkle Behind The Ear Tattoos

Do you want a behind the ear tattoo that will truly make you shine? Then a sparkle tattoo is for you! This cute behind the ear tattoo looks great, works with any look, and is reminder to shine everyday. So get out there and shine!

Tattoo by Rony

#5: Decorative Behind The Ear Tattoos

Accessorize the easy way with a tattoo. Behind the ear tattoos are the perfect location to tattoo decorative tattoos, they look good by themselves and they can really take a blinged out ear to the next level. Quick shameless plug: At Mr. Inkwells we do piercings and tattoos, so you can get them both done all in the same place... just saying... could be a pretty fun day.

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#4: Script Behind The Ear Tattoo

Script tattoos look good anywhere, so of course they look great tattooed behind the ear too.  The fun part about script tattoos is, they can say anything you want. Whether that be something meaningful, funny, or whatever your personality is. For example, if I got a script tattoo behind my ear is it would probably say " Where's The Coin?" , because my personality is corny dad jokes.

Tattoo by Ryan

#3: Money Behind The Ear Tattoo

And now it comes full circle, not just a coin behind ear, I'm not a kid anymore, mfer, I'm an adult! Gimmie that money in a bag! Let your Moms new boyfriend know that you're no "charity case", he can keep his magic coin, your ear is already loaded. And, guess what? You are never gonna call him Dad... Boom.

Tattoo by Ryan

#2: Feathers Behind the Ear Tattoo

Feathers just look good behind ears. Why? I don't know, but they do. I mean just look how aesthetically pleasing the feather behind the ear tattoo below is. Feathers just seem to look good in that spot. So don't ask why, just enjoy it, not everything needs an answer, some things just are, come on...

Tattoo by Sarah

#1: Rose Behind The Ear Tattoo

For the first time ever on a "Best Of" tattoo list a rose tattoo is in the number 1 spot. JK, we all know rose tattoos make it on almost every tattoo list, so of course there is one here. And for good reason, rose tattoos are beautiful and iconic. And in this case they look amazing tattooed behind the ear.

Tattoo by Rony

We hope you enjoyed our list of the 10 Best Behind The Ear Tattoo Ideas. What were some of your favorite tattoo ideas for behind the ear? Did this behind the ear tattoo ideas list give you any ideas for a behind the ear tattoo of your own? Let us know in the comments below.

If this list had you scratching behind your ear to get a tattoo, then make sure to book your tattoo at Mr. Inkwells where one of our amazing artists can design you a behind the ear tattoo of your dreams.

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