It's not necessarily a good idea to have tattoos everywhere.In professional settings, you might need to cover them up with clothes or makeup.It could be that you don't like the tattoo anymore and want to cover it up with a more timely design.It's not very complicated to cover up an armband tattoo.
Step 1: Use alcohol to clean the area.
This will clean and kill the ink and also remove oil from your skin.To apply a cotton swab to the tattooed area, dip it in rubbing alcohol.
Step 2: A layer of foundation primer is needed.
To apply primer to the tattoo, use a makeup sponge.This will give you a better grip on your skin.It will make for a more transparent cover up.Foundation primer will be transparent once dry, so you don't need to worry about matching it to your skin tone.
Step 3: There is a layer of concealer.
Full-coverage concealer should be the first layer.Most of the tattoo will be hidden by this darker tone.To apply the makeup on the tattoo, use a makeup sponge.
Step 4: It's a good idea to add a layer of skin-tone concealer.
The second layer of concealer will help cover up the tattoo and the first layer that doesn't match your skin tone.Use a 12 inch brush to pat the concealer onto the tattoo.If you brush or sweep over the concealer, you will reveal the tattoo and make the job harder for yourself.
Step 5: It is possible to finish with invisible loose powder.
The makeup set will benefit from this.It isn't likely to rub off.Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply makeup.You don't want to brush the powder on, as it could rub some of the concealer off.
Step 6: The tattoo should be hidden with clothing.
The tattoo location, the reason you need to hide it, and the kind of clothing you use are all factors.You'll need to wear dark clothes if you have tattoos that show through sheer or light clothing.Dark, long sleeved shirts are the best for covering a tattoo.If you want to hide your tattoo in a professional setting, you'll need to wear a collared shirt.You can get away with a short sleeve shirt if your tattoo is higher on your arm.The sleeves won't ride up if it's the right size.
Step 7: Pick a design that is meaningful.
You want to make sure that the cover-up lasts.The right design is important.A tattoo that you feel passionate about is the best.Be sure to confer with your artist.
Step 8: A dark, complex design is what you get.
The more detail the new design has, the better it will cover up your other tattoo.These details include fish scales, vegetation, and hair.Dark colored tattoos are good for covering up.Black shading, purple, and green are great colors for cover-up tattoos.The cover-up tattoo needs to be bigger than the original tattoo.The cover-up will be larger in some cases.
Step 9: Choose an experienced artist.
Before choosing a tattoo artist, there are a few things to consider.To make sure they are skilled with the kind of design you are looking for, you need to see samples of their work.This will give you a better idea of the kind of person you'll be dealing with.It is important to find a tattoo artist who has done cover-up tattoos before.It takes more skill to render correctly.
Step 10: The artist's qualifications should be checked.
Make sure the artist's licenses and certifications are up to date.Find out if they went through an apprenticeship and where.They will give you a better idea of their professionalism.You should make sure the tattoo parlor is clean and safe.There are a few things that you can check to make sure your tattoo parlor is safe.The parlor should use disposable needles and inkwells.
Step 11: Do you want to get laser removal sessions?
Some designs are too dark to be covered up, and might not mesh well with the new design you have planned.A tattoo artist is the best person to ask.They will give you some advice, including whether it's necessary and how many sessions you need.
Step 12: Get into the chair.
It's time to get it done once you've chosen your artist and design.A good coverup design will take a long time to complete.