However, we’ll also say, that friendship tattoos are so fun that you’ll basically love getting them so much…that you’ll start wishing you had more friends, or more places to put new ink!

Best Friend Matching Tattoos

When you think of matching friend tattoos, you may envision two pieces that are exactly alike…and sometimes that’s totally a great way to go!

Getting the same ink as your buddy can feel like you’re marked for life with a symbol of how similar you both are…after all, that’s usually why you click so well with someone else!

Of course, it’s always great to get best friend matching tattoos that actually are perfect matches…we really loved these slices of pizza! Because, for real, how often do you share food with your friend? Probably a lot. Often. All the time. It’s usually when the best conversations happen!

But another way to go are some of these matching best friend tattoos ideas that play off of the concept that each person we hang with is like our other half.

When you really feel a connection with someone, sometimes it’s actually because they balance you out, or they’re good at things that you’re not. It’s awesome to meet someone who has the stuff that you lack, and vice versa. It’s part of why that cliche “opposites attract” is so true! And it goes for friends too…

These matching bff tattoos are like that: they’re one half of a whole. Eggs and bacon, peanut butter and jelly, lemons and lemonade…there are so many fun ways you can think of this.

If you’re going for something a bit more minimal, friendship symbol tattoo ideas are good too! Hearts are basically the universal symbol of undying love, and yes, that includes friends too. We also saw some Deathly Hollow triangles, just in case the world didn’t already know that you and your bff are total Harry Potter nerds!

Small Best Friend Tattoos

We totally get that although you love love love your bff like crazy…it doesn’t really mean you want to wear a huge portrait of them on your chest forever. And sometimes, even a palm sized tattoo may not be exactly in line with your aesthetics or career goals. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get bff tattoos!

Here we have some small best friend tattoos that will give you a lil inspiration. They can also be hidden, like these cute wine glasses on the hip, or minimal. Remember, this is your body…and since you’re getting these pieces with someone who knows you super well, they’ll be totally understanding if you don’t want to go all out with a huge back piece proclaiming your undying platonic love!

The ankle is also a great spot if you don’t want your ink to be super noticeable…but you can also do small friendship tattoos that still mean a whole lots.

Remember that tiny doesn’t mean it won’t have big meaning. The experience alone will be something that will stand the test of time…it’ll be just another moment you two will share and reminisce on!

Your ink doesn’t have to be complicated either…we all love huge works of art, but simple best friend tattoos can also be truly inspiring and meaningful.

Read also: Dip a Teeny Toe Into Ink: Tiny Tattoos for Everyone

Friendship Tattoos for 3 People

If you’re super lucky…you have one best friend…but if you’re even more super duper luckier…you have two! And this can be such a fun time to get ink that all of you can enjoy.

Friendship tattoos for 3 people doesn’t actually have to be complicated…we get it. You may be thinking, “But we all have different styles!” or “But we all want something sort of different!” That’s totally perfect!

Work with it! Think outside the box…we even have some ideas for you to make some of the most heartwarming 3 best friend tattoos ever…so even when the other two aren’t around, someone will see your ink and smile. Because, who doesn’t love getting compliments on their tattoos? And then even getting asked what it means?!

Perfect time to boast about how cool your tattoos are…and how cool your friends are. Can’t really beat that.

We really really loved this dinosaur idea. It’s such a wonderful example of cute best friend tattoos! And such an awesome concept: since there’s three of you….maybe get each of your favorite animals in the same style?

Or you could each get an adorable little constellation set of your zodiac signs! Or you could do star, sun and moon best friend tattoos…there are so many marvelous options.

We also love it when people turn their inside jokes into tattoos…we heard one story where three friends each considered themselves like a certain fruit: one was as sweet as cherry pie, one was beautiful blueberries, and the other friend was tart lil’ raspberries. So they got a fruit bowl!

It doesn’t matter if these mean anything to anyone else beyond you and your friends…that’s what makes this special: it’s all about your friendship and the connection you share.

Read also: 26 unique siblings tattoos for devoted brothers & sisters