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This New Helix Tattoo Trend Is Blowing Up On Instagram

May 2, 2017 by Sara Alderman
shefinds | Beauty
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If you're too scared to get your ears pierced but always wanted to, here's the next best thing: a helix tattoo. Kidding! Both require needles on your ears. But the upside to a tattoo vs. a piercing is you're guaranteed to never lose an earring again. 

 

A helix tattoo is tiny, subtle and cool. Just what you want your ink to be, right?! The trend was first spotted by Elle UK and has since blown up on social media. From simple lines to pretty flowers and leaves, check out how people are tatting up the thin curved part of their ear-->

 

[Photos: Instagram, Instagram]

helix tattoo

[Photo: Instagram]

helix tattoo

[Photo: Instagram]

helix tattoo

[Photo: Instagram]

helix tattoo

[Photo: Instagram]

helix tattoo

 

[Photo: Instagram]

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Sara Alderman has covered topics from fashion to beauty and beyond.

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