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Tattoo Guide

Cover-Up Tattoos Explained

What makes a good cover-up tattoo and why planning matters.

Guide

Cover-Up Tattoos Explained

Cover-up tattoos need careful design because the new tattoo must work with what is already in the skin. Often the new design needs to be larger, darker or more detailed than the old tattoo. A consultation is essential before deciding what is possible.

For personal advice, send your idea, placement, size and references to Block 50. A consultation is the best way to understand what is possible for your tattoo.