Rainbows are still super popular in the beauty world thanks to multicolored hair and rainbow highlighters, but not even they can compete with the galaxy trend, which extends far beyond beauty. It started with galaxy hair and makeup, and has expanded to include everything from fashion to food. (Galaxy macarons, anyone?) It is also a popular tattoo style.
Constellation tats are as popular as flower tattoos, but the latest twist on galaxy ink is something different. The look takes the bold blues, pinks and purples that made us obsessed with the galaxy trend in the first place and produces tattoos that are out of this world. And the galaxy tattoos don’t need to feature any other space references to achieve the amazing effect.
Anything can get a galaxy makeover, from characters to cartoons to cats. It’s another reason that has made the ethereal ink so popular. Add the fact that they look good on almost any part of your body and you can see why galaxy tattoos are as popular as all of the other galaxy trends. Scroll through the gallery above to see some extraordinary tattoos that highlight the trend.
36 Galaxy Tattoos That Are Out of This World
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Whale of a Time
The flower manicure is pretty, but it can't distract us from this magical whale tattoo.
Image: @davidmention
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Bunny Love
Can't-believe-they're-not-alive realistic tattoos are major, but who could resist a sweet galaxy bunny tat like this on their shoulder?
Image: @manic_pixie_girl
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I Heart You
A red heart may mean love, but we're pretty sure that this galaxy heart tat means infatuation.
Image: @ladeesse
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Shady Baby
A regular pair of mirrored sunglasses would have been amazing, but the galaxy lenses take things to a whole new level.
Image: @tattoopeasinapod
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Wondrous Wolf
This tattoo is fierce, but not in the usual way we think of wolves.
Image: @dame_des_chats
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Cat Constellation
This tattoo wins for its clever use of galaxy print as facial features.
Image: @melyse_tattoo
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Gazing at the Moon
The moon and flowers act as a beautiful frame to the sky that's as stunning as any watercolor painting.
Image: @larabe_tattoo
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Fly Away
Purple, pink and blue are the traditional galaxy colors, but this ink adds a bit of yellow for a sunny look.
Image: @shineeveninthedark
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Unicorn Vibes
It's all about unicorns at the moment and this ink is just as striking as any multicolored dye job.
Image: @ladeesse
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Turn a Page
This spellbinding ink captures the magic of the written word thanks to some galaxy smoke.
Image: @youreinbrookelynn
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Ride the Wave
Normally, it's all about the details in the water. Here, it's about the sky.
Image: @tattooist_ida
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On Point
The placement of this dazzling triangle is perfection.
Image: @juanpablo.obandocastillo
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Geometric Meets Galaxy
Mixing galaxy designs with other styles can only make your ink better. Case in point: this geometric whale.
Image: @rain_ink
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Cool Cat
Another cool take on a galaxy cat tattoo.
Image: @inkkutattoo
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It's a Bird
Instead of having a tattoo of a bird in the sky, get one where the sky is in the bird.
Image: @sashaunisex
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What a Bear
This bear ink is enough to turn anyone into a nature lover.
Image: @gypsycheetahboy
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Swirling Skull
Skull tattoos tend to be hauntingly beautiful, but this one has a mystical feel.
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Starry Sky
A galaxy bunny would have been sweet, but this design creates a whole narrative. The character looks like it has been pulled from the pages of a classic children's book.
Image: @ladeesse
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Two Faced
Can't decide between a watercolor tattoo and a dotwork design? This wolf ink shows how cool it is when you combine both styles.
Image: @rebekkarekkless
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Star Girl
A swirling sky pattern makes for a gorgeously abstract portrait.
Image: @gypsyjake
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Peak Galaxy
When people say we've reached "peak galaxy," they might be referring to this star tattoo complete with snowy mountains, trees and Northern Lights.
Image: @herdis_tattoo
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Not-So-Black Hole
If we had a choice between a black hole and this one, there's no debating about which one we would choose.
Image: @cyncityink
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Pretty Kitty
If you're going to get a portrait of your cat, make it even more special by framing your kitty with a galaxy design.
Image: @h.suantsai
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Just a Touch
The galaxy colors are usually the predominant feature of the ink. Here, they are the accent.
Image: @cassinii
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Galaxy Galloping
This galaxy tattoo offers a little something extra thanks to the inclusion of a planet.
Image: @fireworkstattoo
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One-of-a-Kind Cat
This cat tattoo takes a cosmic approach with the colors and the angular shading of the kitty.
Image: @tattoo_foox
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Rock It
You don't need jewelry to rock amethyst when you have ink like this.
Image: @gasgas87
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Sky Fall
If you want a space tattoo, ensure you have a large enough area on your body to show it off. This design can easily be extended down your back and arms.
Image: @koray_karagozler
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Cosmic Cat
If only galaxy cats existed in real life.
Image: @davidmention
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All Aligned
This galaxy fan opted for the whole solar system.
Image: @sebastian15sb
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Foxy Lady
This is a great example of different tattoo techniques working in harmony.
Image: @rachie1988
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Twinning
This universe tattoo earns extra points for having a galaxy and an astrological theme.
Image: @kaitlindutoitshit
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Anchors Away
Having an anchor in the sky may be difficult to achieve in real life, but it definitely works with this tat.
Image: @kovesitamas
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Starry–Eyed
Pinup tattoos are a classic, but the subtle galaxy shading over the eyes makes this one unique.
Image: @makconktattoos
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Head Games
Forget about having your head in the clouds, this ink has the sky in the head.
Image: @kisskatatattoo
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Around and Around
Even if you're a roller derby fan, you probably haven't seen a track this magical.
Image: @josiesexton