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Face Tattoo Designs & Meanings | Introducing Cool One-Point Tattoos!

The face is the most eye-catching area and the part where getting a tattoo requires the greatest resolve. Even among tattoo artists, some may refuse to do face tattoos due to the necessity of facing social scrutiny and prejudice. However, "face tattoos" have become a trend among artists and celebrities in the West, and even in Japan, more people are getting them as a fashion statement. For those wishing to subtly express their individuality, it’s common to have small lettering or teardrop tattoos near the eyes, temples, or around the mouth.

Face Lettering Tattoo Designs & Meanings

When getting lettering tattoos on the face, people often choose to etch personal beliefs, favorite quotes, or the names of loved ones in English or numbers. Since the space on the face is limited, words of around four or five letters, or a single Chinese character, are usually selected. Because facial tattoos can blur as facial expressions move while talking, careful attention must be paid to the font and placement. Here are some recommended words for facial lettering tattoos:

Recommended Words	Meaning/Nuance
Believe	Belief, positive self-faith
Freedom	Freedom, release from constraints
Hope	Hope, positive thoughts about the future
Faith	Faith, unwavering belief
Brave	Courage, determination to move forward without fear
Love	Love, deep affection towards oneself or others
Dream	Dream, desire to pursue ideals
Family	Family, bonds, or those you want to protect
Strength	Strength, power to face difficulties
Peace	Peace, mental stability or harmony
Warrior	Warrior, attitude to confront adversity
Inspire	Inspire, a wish to influence others

Face Cross Tattoo Designs & Meanings

The cross tattoo has a long history globally, and carving it on the face creates an even stronger presence. It represents meanings such as "sacred," "faith in God," and "strength to overcome hardship," and can be a vow of faith or self-determination. Small, one-point crosses near the eyes or cheeks are especially popular among overseas rappers and artists and are sometimes intended as a protective charm. Recently, crosses have come to represent not only religion but also hope, salvation, self-sacrifice, and prayer.

Face Teardrop Tattoo Designs & Meanings

The face teardrop tattoo is designed to mimic the shape of teardrops beneath the eye. The most common meaning is to express sorrow or regret over a lost loved one. Overseas, it is often associated with people who have been involved in crime, symbolizing having committed homicide or representing difficult experiences in prison. A teardrop under the right eye indicates personal tragedies or enduring wounds, while one under the left eye signifies the sorrow of losing someone loved or important. These days, they are not always negative in meaning—many people choose teardrop tattoos for their cute design.