Pauline Zahalan, in her middle years, is a garden of visible tattoos. A curled-up cat and chrysanthemum cover one arm in a water colour-like wash; koi fish and water lilies curve around her right leg.

Browsing the web in search of tattoo ideas for women? You've come to the right place. Deciding what to permanently ink on your body (eek!) can feel like a huge decision, especially if it's your first ...

If you love the way a barbell feels in your hands and you're into getting inked, you might want to consider one of these fitness-inspired tattoos from Instagram that tell the world how much you love ...