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- "GRL PWR" tattoos are the latest tattoo trend to go viral.
- The six letters are a modern stand-in for the feminist slogan "girl power."
- At the time of this post, nearly 2,000 users on Instagram have posted photos of their tiny tattoos to show their support.
While they may be small in size, tiny tattoos pack a lot of meaning.
The latest miniature tattoo craze is proof, with many people getting the words "GRL PWR" — a stand-in for the feminist slogan "girl power" — inked on their bodies as an everlasting sign of sisterhood and solidarity.
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The tattoos, which we first read about on Refinery29, are taking over Instagram. Nearly 2,000 users posted photos of their "GRL PWR" tattoos at the time of this post.
GRL PWR! 💪 #tattoo #blacktattoo #blackwork #fineline #finelinetattoo #GRLPWR #grlpwrtattoo #feminism #feminist #feministtattoo #girltattoo #blackandwhite #tatuagem #feminismo #Goiânia #tatuagemgoiania
A post shared by Debora Taiane (@hardcandy.tattoo) on Jun 23, 2017 at 3:29pm PDTJun 23, 2017 at 3:29pm PDT
🌿 GRL PWR 🌿 on @radikarla . . #grlpwr #grlpwrtattoo #feminism #feministtattoo #qrrt #blackwork #blackworkers #blackworkerssubmission #blxck #blxckink #btattooing #onlythedarkest #darkartists #dotwork #linework #onlyblackart #blacktattoo #tattoos #tattoo #queer #queertattooer #blackink #tattoflash
A post shared by queer tattoo witch ✨ (@crysanteeee) on Aug 28, 2017 at 5:38am PDTAug 28, 2017 at 5:38am PDT
#grlpwr 🖤#grlpwrtattoo
A post shared by Kara (@the_official_kara) on Jun 14, 2017 at 6:37pm PDTJun 14, 2017 at 6:37pm PDT
Eu Dona de mim Se eu fiz É por que eu tava afim. Grl Pwr ⚡ Obrigado pelo risco @juliatattooer ♥️
A post shared by Aline Amaral (@_alinedoamaral) on Jun 11, 2017 at 6:03pm PDTJun 11, 2017 at 6:03pm PDT
Always trust your own power and the support of others ✨ #power #grlpwr #grlpwrtattoo #friendship #friendshipgoals #goodmemories #mondayquote
A post shared by Chantal van Egmond (@chantalvanegmond) on Jul 24, 2017 at 2:59am PDTJul 24, 2017 at 2:59am PDT
GRL PWR 🖕💪💍 #blacktattoo #grlpwrtattoo #girlpower
A post shared by deborah castello branco lopes (@deborah.castellobranco) on Jun 29, 2017 at 1:30pm PDTJun 29, 2017 at 1:30pm PDT
⚡️🌸⚡️GRL PWR⚡️🌸⚡️officially blood sisters. we shared the same needle 💉 (jk Tom is professional and would never hahhaah) can't believe my video has almost 3,000 views now. y'all are crazy and better like the hell out of this picture hhahahh but to get real for a minute, this means a lot to me to have gotten this with my sista. thanks for being here during all this chaos and for loving me and supporting me through it. thankful for all the empowering talks we share. you definitely enrich and inspire the inner girl power in me. blessed you're a part of my life, syd. love you forever and always. 🌹
A post shared by hairstylist & makeup artist (@artsyjor_) on May 31, 2017 at 7:54pm PDTMay 31, 2017 at 7:54pm PDT
"I get a lot of women who come to get a tattoo and they don't want flowers or any girly s---, they want a permanent symbol of their girl power," Lalo Yunda, a Brooklyn-based tattoo artist told Refinery29. "For the time in history where we are now, a lot of women feel like they are strong and successful, and they want to celebrate that."
However, if tattoos aren't quite your thing, there are other ways to participate in the viral trend.
Some people wear the message on hats and T-shirts.
Coolest way to end the @bradpaisley concert at @treasureislandmn was to meet this wonderful woman of country music, @lindsayell!!! Girl, thank you SO much for recording that video for @thinkcountry, @pattimc219, @90_eastphotography, and the rest of the Think Country team! We all appreciated it and it was way better than a text from me saying, "yeah she loved it" 💙 You rock, lady! You have a forever fan in me for sure! #LindsayEll #EllYeah #ThinkCountry #BringingCountryMusicCloser #90EastPhotography #MusicReviews #RedWingMN #Minnesota #Nashville #Music #Love #ThankYouAgainandAgain #GRLPWR @wmmorganmusic #YourHatisMyFavorite #RainWentAway #WouldntHaveStoppedUsAnyway #WeekendWarriorTour
A post shared by Katie Marker (@k.marker) on Aug 28, 2017 at 6:26am PDTAug 28, 2017 at 6:26am PDT
Favorite tees 🙌⠀ •⠀ #tee #tshirts #printtees #friesbeforeguys #grlpwr #lifeisshorteatdessertfirst #bikbok #ginatricot #nakdfashion #girlpower
A post shared by Get the toolbox (@getthetoolbox) on Aug 27, 2017 at 11:18pm PDTAug 27, 2017 at 11:18pm PDT
Not a PR but a kickass job. Finished in 1:22:22 and pretty damn proud of it! Until next year #giantrace I can't wait. #grlpwr #pimpinjoy #RunGirlRun #rockin35 #ishouldtrainbetter #projectopenhand
A post shared by Jaime (@jvsonoma) on Aug 27, 2017 at 5:31pm PDTAug 27, 2017 at 5:31pm PDT
Others have chosen to decorate their homes with themed art.
Uma super boa noite com esses quadros mega fofos e mt inspiradores. #photooftheday #decoration #diy #quadros #molduras #inspire #grlpwr #style #blogger #dicas
A post shared by Mariane Souza Make Up (@mmarianesouza) on Aug 27, 2017 at 7:12pm PDTAug 27, 2017 at 7:12pm PDT
#Repost Fotinha linda postada pela @bordalloluisa com nosso Banner de Letras Personalizado decorando a cabeceira da cama. 😍 Obrigado por compartilhar conosco, querida. Arrasou na escolha! 😘 Beijos. 💕 #DivirtaSeDecorando #bannerdeletras #adesivosdeparede #adesivodeparede #parede #adesivosdecorativos #decor #decoração #designdeinteriores #dreamon #decorefacil #ideiascriativas #casa #casamento #instagood #instadecor #apartamento #diy #ideiasdedecoracao #quartodemenina #inspiracao #quartodecasal #cantinho #boanoite #girlpower #grlpwr
A post shared by Loja Pequenas Causas (@pequenas_causas) on Aug 27, 2017 at 6:32pm PDTAug 27, 2017 at 6:32pm PDT
A simple beauty #grlpwr #girlpower #girlsrule
A post shared by Kendra Nelson (@needle_nerd) on Aug 27, 2017 at 5:23pm PDTAug 27, 2017 at 5:23pm PDT
Regardless of how you display your girl power, we hope these messages are helping to empower women everywhere.
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