4 Tattoo Trends That Will Be Everywhere This Summer, According to a Pro

"Tail tats" are exactly what they sound like: tattoos on your lower back closer to your tailbone. With the Y2K aesthetic still going strong, Paulino says that the popular '90s style will also make a grand return.

"Lower back tattoos, aka tail tats, are already making a comeback along with this Y2K era," Paulino says. "The '90s resurgence is not only limited to fashion; the aesthetic is influencing tattoo decisions too."

The lower back allows for absolute creative freedom, so if you're considering this location, you can get everything from minimal, dainty designs, floral tattoos, or even more intricate and ornate designs.

Another '90s tattoo trend making a resurgence? Butterfly tattoos.

"Butterflies are so timeless and beautiful, yet they fell out of popularity after being deemed too common or 'basic,'" Paulino says. "However, people are starting to re-recognized them for what they are — a classic."

If you want your own butterfly tattoo but want to stand out from the crowd, add a touch of personality to your design. Everything from using a different ink color to making the tattoo more abstract in design can add a more unique finish to the tattoo.

Flowers are one of the more popular botanical tattoo types, but Paulino thinks there may be a shift this summer.

"Fruit and plants are another trend I predict will be hits this summer," Paulino says. "We are used to seeing florals done in so many different ways. Although beautiful, now it's time for the less appreciated (and more tropical) greenery to step into the limelight."

Greenery tattoos are particularly perfect for the summer, as plants have an integral relationship with the sun — these tattoos embody summer almost in a literal way. Have some fun with these designs by making them hyper realistic or adding color for a tattoo that looks good enough to eat.

Ornamental tattoos, the style of tattooing that imitates wood carvings, are also expected to make a splash this summer.

"Ornamental tattoos are just so lovely to look at," Paulino says. "They're another timeless classic being adapted and innovated to look extremely modern and cool."

Ornamental tattoos are typically done in black ink, so play with negative space, color, and location when brainstorming your design.