55+ ear “helix” tats that are too cool to ignore

Ear helix tattoos have been around for quite some time but If you haven’t heard of it, you might want to stick around. The helix is the outer part of the ear which makes it the perfect spot for a subtle but artful personal expression. From floral prints, to minimalist design, to geometric patterns, it’s definitely an art that won’t fall out of style.

Before you book that tattoo appointment, check out these 55 awesome ear helix patterns that will make you lose the earrings altogether.

1) Hello Kitty

This girl is no stranger to tattoos. She is covered in them! The cherry blossom on her helix matches the one on her shoulder. And you just know that her Hello Kitty lobe tattoo loves the shade.

2) A Bolder Scent

You’ve seen the lavender in its simplicity, well here we have a bit bolder choice. It is more realistic and sticks to the back of the ear. This allows you to cover it with ease if you want to.

3) If You’re a Sunshine

This dot work is spot on! Oftentimes, dotted tattoos don’t work out, but in this case, it’s perfect. And that daith piercing goes along with it, wouldn’t you say?

4) Fake Piercings

That’s exactly what this looks like, faux piercings that you’ll always keep with you. You can get them in any color, though we all know black goes good with anything.

5) Hidden Art

This one is simple yet bold. Not only are the wraps dark and fresh, but there is a hidden note behind her ear too. This is a great combination of daring and sophisticated.

6) Two-In-One

This is an excellent idea if you can’t decide between color and simplicity. This girl used both by adding red flowers to her lobe and a vine on her helix. The two together are perfect.

7) So Much Beauty

If you go for this one, make sure you have the best tattoo artist in town because it is intricate. Not many are bold enough to get a tattoo on their helix this…well, bold. Are you?

8) For Beginners

If you want a splash of color without going all out, this one will surely satisfy. And then if you decide you want more later, you can always add on. It’s all up to you, the designer.

9) A Fan Favorite

You can almost smell the lavender in this helix tattoo. It is a popular choice and with good reason. Girls are in love with this tiny sprout representing aromatherapy.

10) That’s a Lot of Ink

Some people stray from helix piercings because they want a lot of ink! This just proves that you can do yourself a solid and go all the way with the helix and the rest of your ear!

11) Looking to Start

This makes a great base for any work you would like to have done in the future. It doesn’t force you to go a certain way as it will blend well with tribal tattoos, flowers, and something else.

12) Perfect Studs

Can we just applaud this lady’s use of stud earrings? She has them everywhere and truly accentuate her simple helix tattoo. If you want your piercings to be showcased, this is an excellent option.

13) The Craft

There is so much going on here and we love it all! She has the simple helix with sparkling moonlight, her favorite planet, and killer nails. This is all so inspiring!

14) It Expands

This would be amazing if you liked cheekbone tattoos as it would expand beautifully. If not, it still works for the simple helix if you bring it back a bit.

15) Marks the Spot

This balances simplicity with meaning. It is ambiguous yet powerful. That’s what most of us want in a tattoo. Something that means something to us.

16) Her Hair Though

Can we just take a moment to appreciate this beautiful colorchanging hair? Yes, girl! Now, we’re not surprised that someone this bold would also choose such a gorgeous tattoo!

17) Pride Time

This was the first time this artist was given the oppurtunity to help someone show their pride. This rainbow does look gorgeous on her too! Such vibrancy.

18) Intense Dotwork

We thought we had seen the best dotwork in the tattoo world but this one might just win out. Each and every pixel in this tattoo is dotted to a tee. It all comes together to make this masterpiece.

19) So Feminine

This gorgeous, strong, and intricate helix tattoo is one of my personal favorites. It has those beautiful swirls paired with dots of color to make it everything one might want in a helix tattoo.

20) Let Summer Reign

California girl? In love with summer? Want to live on the beach? Whatever her reason, this gal loves her palm trees and the memories they bring her. And may we say it looks stunning!

21) What Lives Inside?

This is a creepy tattoo that is very well done. It makes you wonder what does live on this web, and it gives this dude a hundred stories to tell kids who ask about it.

22) Done So Well

This is so clean! And it can later be colored in as well. Oftentimes, people associate helix tattoos with something less refined, but this lady proves them wrong with this sophisticated beauty.

23) You Have Something

It looks like this girl has a flower that has been drooped over her ear and this is a wonderful idea. It’s so fresh and the shading is gorgeous! Plus, it lives above a crescent moon.

24) Three Little Treasures

There’s not a better way to represent loved ones than with tattoos. While we don’t know the story behind this lady’s choices, we do know that a mother of three would fall in love with this!

25) All the Way

Most people simply do cuffs on the outer helix, but this girl went ahead and moved it around to her antihelix. Not many dare to do it, but many more should.

26) This is Everything

We can’t ignore that beautiful globe she is wearing, but we can focus on her eternal beauty of the moon. I have a feeling that this won’t be her last helix tattoo, there’s plenty of room left!

27) She’s in Fire

When you’re a redhead, you want to keep life lively. That’s the only way to live, right? This lady added the most beautiful orange flowers to her helix that look like they are growing from behind her ear. Super cool!

28) This is a Mood

Here we have it done again and it is just as pretty as ever. It’s a whole mood and makes us want to watch starry nights and sip hot cocoa in late October.

29) It’s an Illusion

Now this is cool! Not only is her wooden earring everything, but those layers make it look like her ear comes apart in the coolest way possible. So many dimensions.

30) They’re Watching You

There is somthing eerie, yet deep about this simple tattoo. It isn’t Morse Code, but something in the reason that he decided on this particular design.

31) Just a Helix

This guy started running out of places to tattoo and decided to hop on the helix bandwagon. Wnad we’re glad he did. Those spikes come up from under his ear and extend from his neck.

32) Anti-Butterfly

This isn’t exactly a “helix” tattoo but it shows you what can be done with your anti-helix. Are you in love yet because the anti-helix tattoos are even sweeter than the helix ones.

33) Do It All

This gorgeous masterpiece reminds me of henna used in ceremonies and celebrations. The simple dots cover the helix and the design is as intricate as it is peaceful.

34) The Blue Flame

This bright blue design has our heads spinning. It’s every bit of ocean wave, winter flower, and hot flame that we want it to be and leaves you with endless possibilities.

35) For Her Beast

A simple bold rose is always a great choice. The rose that represents your beauty, they bloom twice a year, to be enjoyed in every season, and this one points to a significant dot.

36) Dragon of the Helix

I don’t know if this is a dragon or not but it should be. While the helix tattoo is simple lines, the dragon underneath it is the real star. He is guarded by the helix arch.

37) Points to You

There’s something about arrows that are so special. They point to your destination, they are earthy and real, they are sure of themselves. This arrow is shooting out from her mind, and a bright one it must be.

38) All the Feels

Another beautiful and wonderful plan for the half-shaved cut that is so in right now. It does wonders for her shape too! You may have to blink a couple of times before you figure this one out.

39) Again

Seeing this one again in a different way makes you feel at peace, doesn’t it? You may be beginning to feel the magic this lavender brings because we want to be a part of it.

40) The Complete Wrap-Around

This tattoo goes all the way from the begiining of the helix to the end. We don’t see these very often so it’s a treasure when we do see one like it. And can you imagine how amazing it would look with the right earrings?

41) Blue Belle

It’s no surprise that her name means beauty! This may be one of the prettiest, if not the prettiest, flower helix tattoo that we have ever seen. Add it to your to-do list!

42) Which Way is Up?

This gives us two ideas. First of all, you gotta love arrow tattoos and everything they represent. But you also gotta love the hook, especially if you’re a diehard fisher.

43) Honor Your Pupper

These pawprints could not be any more adorable! If you have a dog, then you know you want one of these. Whether it’s to show your love for the living or to honor the gone but not forgotten.

44) So Many Colors

This looks like the most beautiful cave drawings you can find. With so many natural colors and earthy shapes, this abstract helix art will have you turning heads everywhere.

45) She Wears It Well

You gotta love this new tribal earring trend and how well they suit these helix tattoos. Here is one time when two trends really merge well and should be practiced together.

46) The Intricate Details

The idea of coloring in every other petal with black is genius. Something about this reminds me of her gorgeous dark, curly hair and it’s natural majestic nature.

47) The Stars Align

This one here is for the brave and the daring. It may be simple lines but it will ne noticed, we promise. The moon acts as a centerpiece to the lines balancing nature and everything it entails.

48) The Endless Spiral

This is dark, bold, and absolutely gorgeous. Each triangle is perfect inked and each line creates rays of sunshine. This is one of the longest helix tattoos we seen are we are basking in its beauty.

49) Inception

I think somebody found their anchor to the real world. This anchor is a reminder of so many things, particularly, what keeps you grounded and what makes you…you.

50) You Can’t Deny It

There’s nothing quite like roses and barbed wire paired together in both beauty and danger. The barbed wire can hurt you and can tear the petals of the rose. Yet the rose blooms, undefeated.

51) Just What She Needed

It may be a simple vine but she wears it so well. And we do believe that is one of the prettiest gauges that we have ever seen. Not to mention, adding that silver was the perfect touch.

52) And Her Gauge

This girl knows how to pair them! Her hoops are shiny, her Gauge is spotless, and her tattoo is as bold as it is perfect. This is how you pull it all off together.

53) Dark and Meaningful

We don’t have the story behind this one, but we can feel it nonetheless. The strong lines and cutting edges paired with the gorgeous set of studs she has makes for one pretty picture.

54) Matches Her Hair

If you’re going to get a simple tattoo to match your personality, make sure your hair goes along with it! This Portuguese woman loves her new choices and so do we!

55) Never Give Up

He may be ten years clean and sober or he may have had a rough childhood. No matter the reason for his “unbreakable” tattoo, we are proud of him and his accomplishments.

56) Perfectly Cattywompus

This dot art is perfect and the way it wraps around her ear is everything, just slightly askew. Simple, sweet, and perfectly suited for her.

57) Perfect for Her

New to the tattoo world, this young lady wanted something to make her feel good without going all out. This simple helix tattoo did the job and we love how clean those lines are!

58) What a Pretty Choice

This lady sure knows how to take a selfie. Not only is she gorgeous, but her new helix tattoo is as well. This just goes to show you that you don’t have to go big to make a statement.

Pull your hair up to show it off, or cover it up depending on social situations. It’s subtle, adaptable, and sophisticatedly artistic. Share this with your family and friends and see what kinds of designs they like.

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