The trash of a woman is the modern one of another woman, at least, when it comes to tattoos.
The “Vagabundo Seal” that was once taken, a derogatory term that refers to a tattoo on the lower back of a woman who popularized in the 90s, is now elegant, according to ink experts.
“Women are claiming negative stereotypes, which were once used to belittle them, as a form of empowerment,” Tattoos artist based in Cleveland, who has seen an increase in ink requests, told Allure, added that the lower back is “the perfect place” for a decorative piece of body art.
Coinciding with the ongoing and2k revival, the “Vagabundo Seal” mentioned above has obtained a second life on the skin of generation Z, who previously said that the style was doing a “return.”
“The lower tattoo was used in the past to highlight the lower back and mark the seductive and female power,” said Tattoo artist Alessandro Meles to Popsugate.
At that time, the tattoos of the lower back were “an excellent way to have a tattoo that could still boast in a fun and sexy way or to hide it easily,” added the founder and owner of Iron & Ink, Hawaro Juul Petersen.
“At that time, many people were doing it, but I saw requests for the tattoo of the lower back disappearing,” Body Electric owner Brian Keith Thompson to Popsugar said. “No one was receiving them more, I would say, 2008 to 2010.”
But 15 years later, they are back, along with eight other tattoos trends that artists swore 2025.
“The Z generation will continue to adorn their bodies in this style that combines ancient spiritual practices with designs inspired by technology,” said Los Angeles’s tattoo artist, Annie Motel, A Allure, referring to the increase in the ink of “cybercrigilism” as seen in celebrities such as Billie Eilish and Supa canvas.
Experts told him at the exit that designs can have a personal meaning or simply look frankly fresh, although fashion is slightly controversial in the sense that it is closely related to tribal tattoos.
“When an artist attracts the influence of traditional, spiritual or religious symbols, without careful contextualization, it is very likely that cultural appropriation is very likely,” Motel warned.
Other trends observed by artists are neotradictional, nostalgic realism, the fine “timeless”, traditional florals and retro aesthetics.
Small tattoos have also reigned in recent years, such as microrealism, or small pieces of art that mimic pets, reference points and other objects.
“The phenomenal work we are seeing many of the artists in Asia has had a great influence here,” said the artist of the Lynnea Canadian tattoo.
In addition, “charm” tattoos, or small art, similar to sticker, have also become popular.
“When they become small, these tattoos can be collected as stickers in arms and legs, a trend that will continue in 2025,” Martell said, adding that this type of ink is often done at parties, emerging windows and other events such as an eclectic memory.
“I see (make these improvised tattoos) become more common because it is an easy way to add to their collection, usually at a lower price due to size and simplicity,” he said.
