4 Top Tips for Covering an Unwanted Inking
05/06/2018
When it comes to getting a permanent inking, some clients might regret acting on the spur of the moment.
While many people are thrilled with their new body art, others might not be quite so happy with their choice in retrospect.
Clients who rush into following a tattoo trend, rely on celebrity inspiration, or ink a partner's name on their body might be forced to revisit the tattooist again on a later date.
For clients that do wish to cover up an unwanted inking, here are some top tips
to cover the most common mistakes and help your client give their old tattoo a
new lease of life …
Unwanted Names
Tattooing a partner’s name on your body can seem like a great idea at the time;
however, if the relationship ends, this can be a constant and unwanted
reminder.
One of the most famous examples of this is Johnny Depp’s infamous Winona
Forever tattoo, which was altered to Wino Forever after he parted ways with his
ex.
For clients who are feeling a similar degree of regret, choosing a bold and
timeless design, which includes darker shades to ensure the name is fully
covered up, might be the most effective way to cover their inking and help them
erase the past.
Bad Portraits
Many people opt to ink the face of a favourite celebrity or beloved family
member onto their body as a tribute.
Sadly, the expectation doesn’t always match reality and the client could be
left feeling unsatisfied.
For those who wish to cover a tattoo of a person’s face, it is often more
effective to use the original elements of the design and incorporate these into
the new tattoo. Portrait tattoos can be quite distinctive, so fixing it, rather
than creating an entirely new tattoo, could be more successful.
Whether this involves improving the intended likeness, or creating a new face,
modifying the tattoo could have more effective results.
Bold Colours
When it comes to covering up an old tattoo, the results very much depend on the
original design.
If the old tattoo features a black ink with a thick application, this could be
more difficult to cover than a lighter coloured tattoo. The boldness of the
original design could severely limit their new tattoo options.
To cover a darker tattoo, your client may need to choose bolder colours to
ensure the old inking isn’t visible underneath. Explaining this to them, and
talking through the options, will ensure they choose the design that is right
for them.
Thoroughly Consult with the Client
Finally, as clients may have rushed into their last tattoo, it is essential
that the consultation to cover up their unwanted body art is thorough, and the
tattoo artist ensures the client is completely happy. During the consultation
sketch out the new design and take photos to allow them to raise any concerns,
or suggest alterations before the tattoo is carried out.
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