Why cover up tattoo need 2 session?

Covering up a tattoo often requires multiple passes or sessions for several reasons:

1. Color saturation: When covering up an existing tattoo, it is important to ensure that the new design’s colors are vibrant and fully cover the previous tattoo. Depending on the colors and tones of the original tattoo, it may take multiple layers of ink to achieve the desired result. Darker or more saturated colors can sometimes be more challenging to cover up completely, requiring additional passes.
2. Layering and blending: Cover-up tattoos often involve designing a new image that strategically incorporates and conceals the existing tattoo. This may involve layering different colors and textures to create depth and blend the old tattoo into the new design. Achieving a seamless and natural-looking cover-up may require multiple passes to refine and perfect the blending technique.
3. Healing and touch-ups: Tattooing involves puncturing the skin, and the healing process can affect the final appearance of the tattoo. Sometimes, the initial pass may result in some areas of the cover-up tattoo not fully taking or appearing patchy. In such cases, additional sessions are needed to touch up these areas and ensure a uniform and cohesive result.
4. Time and cost considerations: Covering up a tattoo is often more complex and time-consuming than getting a fresh tattoo. The artist needs to carefully plan and execute the cover-up design, taking into account the existing tattoo’s size, color, and placement. Multiple sessions allow the artist to work on the cover-up gradually, ensuring the best possible outcome. However, this also means additional time and cost investment for the client.

It is important to have realistic expectations when getting a cover-up tattoo. The success of a cover-up largely depends on factors such as the original tattoo’s size, color, and placement, as well as the skill and experience of the tattoo artist. Consulting with an experienced cover-up specialist can help determine the number of sessions needed to achieve the desired result.

Noémi Kovács

I am Noémi Kovács, a creative tattoo artist. I have the ability to follow the directions of my clients, combine with my own designs and the skills to do professional artwork to ensure they are completely happy with the finished work.

See Full Bio