A Comprehensive, Not-at-All-Unhinged Guide to Harry Styles’s Tattoos
Er, at least the ones we can see. 👀
Much like the Louvre, Harry Styles’s body is decorated in priceless works of art (read: tattoos), replicas of which you can buy at elite design stores (read: Etsy fan shops). Sure, some might incorrectly claim his “ink” is just a series of incomprehensible drawings that make literally no sense. But they’d be wrong. Because if you take a moment to actually dive into the meaning behind Harry’s tattoos, you’d know that they all make complete sense. And I say this as someone who may or may not have purchased a Harry Styles temporary tattoo pack, not to mention a Harry Styles tattoo replica sweatshirt. It’s fine! I’m fine!
While Harry spends a lot of time shirtless in leather jackets, not all of his permanent body doodles are visible for the world to see. However, due to the sheer number of sheer shirts this angel of a human wears, we’ve had a pretty good look at his tattoo collection and gone ahead and rounded them all up for you to gaze at on this fine summer day. Because, honestly, what else is there to do during the time you *should* be working besides clicking through several dozen photos of Harry Styles, right? It's our civic duty as journalists, after all.
P.S. Please be advised that some of these pictures are slightly blurry. Which is kinda just what happens when you zoom in super close on random parts of Harry Styles’ body in the name of journalism, what can I say?!
"Olivia" Smack in the Middle of His Thigh
If you zoom in on H's visible leg here, you'll notice he has "Olivia" tattooed in a pretty curly font. This could be an ode to the One Direction song of the same name (okay, taste), but fans have speculated the tat on Harry's thigh was actually inked in ex Olivia Wilde's honor while they were still together. Perhaps we'll see another cover-up in the near future? 😬
The “A” in the Crook of His Arm
Apparently, it’s a shout-out to his mom, Anne Twist. Yep, Harry is a mama’s boy.
“Can I Stay”
Otherwise known as the words that’ll come out of my mouth if I ever find myself alone in a room with Harry Styles.
This Cute Cookie and Star
You’re currently getting an up-close-and-personal look at the upper underside of Harry’s arm. Here, you’ll find a star, which was actually his first-ever tat. Some fans think is a shout-out to One Direction due to the five points. And see that little kinda-acorn-looking thing next to it? That’s actually an “iced gem” cookie in honor of Harry’s sister, Gemma.
This Casual “G”
Why, yes, that is the Green Bay Packers logo! And why, yes, Harry did get it after losing a bet.
(P.S. He also has the words “don’t stop ’til we surrender” tattooed on his arm, but it’s almost entirely faded at this point—much like any hope of 1D reuniting.)
“Gemma” in Hebrew
How many tattoos does your brother have dedicated to you? Oh, wait, none. Thanks for nothing, Cody*!
*Seemed like a good imaginary-brother name, IDK.
“Hi”
No idea why Harry has this tattoo, but I can only assume he’s desperately trying to say hi to me, personally.
These Kinda Scary Nails
These nails mysteriously showed up in 2013 with zero explanation and have been lurking ominously next to Harry’s armpit ever since.
This Very Blurry Thigh Tat
You may have noticed a giant blob in this picture of Harry wearing a tutu. Turns out, it’s a tiger’s face. In case it’s been bothering you!!!
“17Black”
This is 007’s lucky bet when he’s gambling, and speaking of, am I alone in thinking Harry would be a good James Bond? Just putting it out there in case the universe wants us to manifest it.
“1957”
Hello and welcome to the year Harry’s dad was born, forever etched on his right shoulder!
“1967”
Hello and welcome to the year Harry’s mom was born, forever etched on his left shoulder!
This Anchor
So Harry used to have a tattoo here that said “I can’t change,” but apparently, he can change because dude got it covered with a giant anchor .
“You Booze You Lose”
Agree, unless it’s spiked hot chocolate, in which case you are clearly winning.
This Massive Butterfly
No idea what’s up with this resplendent insect, but I’m here for it. And while we’re at it, Harry also has two fern leaves inked on his lower abdomen. Tragically, this picture isn’t, um, cropped low enough.
BUT THIS ONE IS!
Hi, ferns. Also, that little mark below his hand says “Brasil!”
A Teeny Cross
How very Justin Bieber of him!
This Cute Guitar
In case you didn’t notice due to being too distracted by half-naked Harry Styles, your main man has a tiny guitar tattooed on his back.
These Clasping Hands
Who knows what Harry was going for, but clasped hands are traditionally a symbol of equality. Love that for his arm!!!!
Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
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