So you’re thinking of getting a tiny tattoo? Cool, but before you wander over to the nearest tattoo parlour and/or desperately try to book an appointment with a celeb artist, go ahead and look to Zoë Kravitz for some inspiration because she is the Queen of Tiny Tats. Also she has some pretty astute tattoo musings that we should probably all listen to, ahem: “I think tattoos are a beautiful form of adornment, just like makeup or jewellery. It’s funny because I don’t even know how many I have. I hardly see them anymore because I am so used to them. There are some I like more than others.”
That said, even Zoë has regrets. “I have gotten a few removed, but I plan on getting more tattoos,” she said. “Once you’re into it, it’s hard to stop… It has always been about health, using organic products, eating well, exercising, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep. When you feel good and your body is happy, healthy, and balanced, your skin looks good.”
And if your skin looks good, your tattoos will look good, all of which is to say GET TO IT. But first, check out all of Zoë’s tattoos (that we know about/are visible) including a palm tree, multiple shoutouts to her parents and siblings, some casual snakes, a mermaid, two neck tats, and a giant eye on her arm that she appears to be in the process of removing.
1
This Casual Anchor
I mean, it doesn’t get more classic than an anchor tattoo, and this one on Zoë’s inner arm is so simple and chic.
2
This Cute Lil Snake Friend
It’s giving Slytherin. (Also, this is the best pic of Zoë’s mermaid tattoo we’ve seen, so please take a moment to appreciate it.)
3
This Other Cute Lil Snake Friend
Gorgeous, and you can check out a number of Zoë’s other tattoos thanks to this photo—including, but not limited to, the initials “R.A.,” a heart on her wrist, and a design in the middle of her palm.
4
These Itsy Twin Leaves
Dr. Woo added tiny leaves to Zoë’s large collection of hand tattoos, explaining that they provide ~super powers~. (Psst: the lettering on her cuticles says LOLA WOLF, more on that in a moment.)
5
“Up”
I mean, it’s a great film. (Kidding, kidding, this tattoo obviously isn’t about the movie Up.)
6
“Free At Last”
Zoë and her dad Lenny Kravitz both have “free at last” tattoos from artist Tye Harris, who told Too Fab that “It was something Lenny said was really personal to him, as far as overcoming something in his past, saying ‘Free At Last.’ She just wanted a matching tattoo with dad. He’s a real cool dad. Real laid back.”
7
This Flock of Birds
Copying these immediately.
8
Her Matching Arrows
Zoë has arrows on both her feet (one facing North and one facing South), as well as a tiny skull on her ankle.
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This Arrow and Cassette Tape
Speaking of arrows, Zoë also has one on her arm, right next to a faded cassette tape.
10
“AY”
Zoë hasn’t explained the meaning of this one just yet, but stay tuned.
11
“Mamma”
Zoë has “mamma” written on her inner arm, a sweet shoutout to her mom, Lisa Bonet.
12
“Baby” and “E”
Justin Bieber approves.
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This Dragonfly
Dr. Woo also gave Zoë this gorgeous dragonfly during that same “baby” sesh
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Her Twin Swallows
Next to the dragonfly are two (2) swallows framing the word “YES.”
15
This Cool Dragon
Literally obsessed with this one.
16
“être toujours ivre”
FYI, “être toujours ivre” loosely means “to always be drunk” in French. Zoë’s stepfather Jason Momoa has a matching tattoo in the same font on his arm.
17
This Eagle and Snake
So many cute animals, so little time.
18
This Tiny Flower
It’s perfection.
19
Her Mom’s Birthday
Also seen here? A 5, a cross, a crown, and an Om sign, all nestled amongst a larger design.
20
This Palm Tree
I feel more relaxed just looking at it.
21
This Tiny Star
No word on its meaning, but it’s incorporated into a larger design Zoë has on her hand that includes a tiny moon.
22
“Above All Do No Harm”
Words to live by!
23
MISSISSIPPI
Zoë has a tattoo that that pays tribute to the Nina Simone song “Mississippi Goddam” on her arm, because she is a huge fan of Nina’s music.
24
This Feather
The feather doesn’t get photographed much, but it’s tucked away on Zoë’s forearm, next to her snake.
25
This Crescent Moon and Star
This one is on the back of Zoë’s upper arm, and she hasn’t revealed the meaning behind it just yet.
26
This Giant Eye
So, Zoë used to have this decorative eye on her inner arm, but it looks like she stopped being here for it, ’cause…
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This Is What It Looks Like Now
Bye!
28
“Lola”
Lola is the name of Zoë’s sister and also one half of her band name Lola Wolf.
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“Wolf”
Yep, this one is for Zoë’s brother!
Via Cosmopolitan US