'I surprised everyone.' Women showed us the tattoos they got after 40.

There's something about getting a tattoo over 40 that seems empowering. Freeing. Like you finally don't give a s**t what anyone thinks.

From those who've wanted one for ages to others who've never really thought about it until now, there's a whole new generation of tattoo enthusiasts. And they're women over 40.

Just take a peek at the Mamamia Out Loud Facebook group.

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An Outlouder by the name of Holly shared, "So, it would appear my 40s is my tattoo era. I got four when I was young(er) but have collected another five since hitting my 40s."

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Cue: A wave of fellow midlife Outlouders sharing their very own tattoos. And, friends — if you've been waiting for a sign to take the leap, this is it!

From sentimental to badass and pretty florals, below women share the tattoos they got after 40.

Emma.

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"I just got a family portrait which I adore! (I'm the short one). The cat you can see passed away about a year ago at the ripe old age of 21, and what originally was going to be a tribute to her became a family portrait."

Donna.

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"I got my first tattoo last year at 53 (on my leg) at the same time my daughter got hers for her 18th."

Deb.

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"I got my fourth tattoo for my 40th birthday and I love them!"

Melissa.

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"I spent so long worrying about having a visible tattoo. At 41, I did it! I love it every single day."

Lisa.

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"I got my first tattoo at 47 then had a COVID gap and got two more. This is one of the most recent ones (I have three). I wanted to have this song for our wedding a few decades ago but I did a 'test walk' to it and it's so slow I'd have needed to do laps before I got to my husband. My fave lyric though. "

Peta.

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"I had my two sons tattooed on me in about 2012. Last year I added everything else. My daughter’s name and a hydrangea for my Nanna, a little thing my husband and I say to each other, a hawk for Taylor Hawkins and the feather (I'm a huge Foo Fighters fan). I have about six more planned but I always sit on them for 12 months before I go ahead and do them. I will be 49 in November. I also have a special one planned for my 50th!"

Alicia.

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"I just got my first tattoo today for my 45th birthday."

Melanie.

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"I got my first at 48. I surprised everyone because I've always been against having one. I arrived at a time in my life when I just wanted one. And it had to be leopard print as it's something I'm known for — I've worn this print for decades in some shape or form! It's a micro feather with a leopard print and I LOVE IT. Considering one more."

Linda.

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"My first one — just in time for my 50th in a couple of months."

Tanya.

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"I got this tattoo (right) in memory of our eight-year-old son, Jack, who sadly passed away from brain cancer in 2015. One of our favourite songs was Blackbird by the Beatles. He was finally free to fly."

Emma.

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"My daughter and I got matching tattoos (my daughter is on the left)."

Would you ever get a tattoo? If so, what would you get? Share with us in the comment section below.

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