When you think about tattoos, you might not think about cover-up and retouch tattoos. These categories of tattoos can be a bit of an afterthought, or simply not a thought at all, because we all like to think that we will never be in need of a cover-up or retouch tattoo. For many people, though, that is simply not the case.  Read on to find out all about cover-up and retouch tattoos.

Cover-Up

You might not think it, but cover-up tattoos are one of the most commonly asked for tattoos in the industry. If you decide you no longer want one of your tattoos, you really only have two options—laser tattoo removal or getting a cover-up of the tattoo. For many, the choice is a no-brainer! If you love having tattoos but are looking to disguise a tattoo you don’t want anymore, getting new body art to cover old art is an excellent choice. 

There are countless reasons why you might be considering a cover-up tattoo. Maybe you made the common, and unfortunate, mistake of getting a tattoo related to an ex-girlfriend or boyfriend and now the tattoo brings up painful memories. Maybe you got a tattoo on a particular spot on your body that you’re regretting. Sometimes a tattoo simply doesn’t age well, especially if you were tattooed by a friend instead of a professional, or if it was done on a whim during a crazy night out without enough thought and consideration. You need only watch a handful of the popular TV shows about cover-up tattoos like Tattoo Nightmares or Tattoo Redo to realize the variety of reasons someone might want to cover up an old tattoo.

Because this style depends on the type of tattoo you would like to cover up, the style, size, color, and overall design can vary greatly. This is why we recommend scheduling a free consultation with one of our tattoo artists to discuss options ahead of time. 

Retouch Tattoos

Retouch tattoos are just as the name implies. If you have an old tattoo that has started to fade or bleed, we can retouch it to make it look good as new. Many people believe that once they get their initial tattoo and their skin heals, they are done. That isn’t always the case, though, due to a variety of factors like the type of tattoo ink used, the colors in your tattoo, and even how well your skin takes to the ink. This is why taking good care of your tattoo is so important! 

Even if you follow all the rules for taking care of your tattoo precisely, however, your tattoo can still fade and change slightly over time. It’s a normal part of the tattoo process, so don’t be alarmed, but if your tattoo is looking a little worse-for-the-wear, we can help. Unlike a cover-up tattoo, this style isn’t completely transforming your tattoo, it’s polishing it up like you would an old diamond ring! With the right touch-up ink from the right tattoo artist, you’ll be left with a vibrant tattoo that you can enjoy for years and years to come.

Now that you know all about cover-up and retouch tattoos, you can schedule a consultation to talk with one of our amazing tattoo artists to get the process started for covering up or retouching your own tattoo. Contact us today to get started.