Cover Ups, Blastovers, Reworks & Scars
Cover ups & Reworks
Let’s be real - we’ve all got that one tattoo we’re ready to move on from. Whether your style has shifted or if you have an area that you want to cover we’re here to help you turn it into something you actually want to show off.
We find the best cover-ups use heavy details, good shading, and saturated colours to make the original design disappear.
Every tattoo is different, but there are a few guidelines to make sure your new piece looks spot on.
When you come in for a consultation, our artists will help you figure out a design that gives you the best coverage with minimal need for touch-ups. Here’s what we find works best:
Go big on detail: Busy designs are your best friend here. Intricate florals, traditional styles, mandalas, or animal patterns give our artists more places to hide old lines.
Embrace deeper tones: If your original tattoo is quite dark, we’ll likely use deep blues or blacks to ensure nothing "ghosts" through. Saturated colours are much more effective than lighter shades when you’re looking for a clean finish.
Trust the process: The more "going on" in a design, the more freedom our artists have to create something that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Our goal is to give you a fresh start and a piece of art you’re genuinely proud of.
Tattooing on Scars
When tattooing over scars the first thing to understand is that depending on the size and severity of the scar, you are likely to need a good amount of colour and texture within the tattoo. This is so the tattoo can work with the scar, and not against it, to help make it blend in and ‘disappear’ into the ink the best way possible.
Whilst some people choose a tattoo to completely cover their scar, others want to celebrate or symbolise them. Your artist will work with you to find a design that you are happy with.
Fresh scars should not be tattooed over as this be very painful, but there’s a high chance that at least some of the ink will be rejected. It’s always best to wait until your scars have fully settled before getting your tattoo; we advise a minimum of one year for healing time, longer if possible. If you need advice on when to tattoo on your scar, get in touch with us and we’ll happily advise you.