Generally most people do not think about covering up or altering a tattoo at the time they get it. However, tattoo cover up may eventually become a necessity. Many employers require their employees to cover any art especially in a business office. There also may come a point in ones life when they regret the decision they made to add the tattoo to their body and want to change it completely. These are only a few reasons one might find it necessary to look for a solution.

In order to determine what solutions for tat cover up are available, one must first decide what it is they want. One must decide if the art needs to be covered temporarily or permanently. Also, since budgets are often a concern and factor in deciding whether a solution is viable, what cost will work for them.

If we want it to be more permanent, there really are only two options. The first is to undergo the removal process. This option can be costly, lengthy, and painful. It is important to note that there are advances occurring in this industry that is introducing new less painful ways to remove unwanted body art.

The second option may be feasible if it does not really need to be removed. Lightening the tat or changing the original appearance into something that is more meaningful or appealing may be all the cover up needed. After all, times and tastes change so updating the body art to something that is more appealing to our changing taste makes sense.

If something more appealing sounds like an option, changing the original tattoo to something else may be an option for you. Obviously it depends on the size, color, and placement of the original one. Let us not forget the artist that is tackling the job. Choose one that is more experienced as they will provide the most options in the least amount of time and perhaps ensure that it is done right the second time around.

Thought and care should be taken when choosing the actual artist. It is tricky to cover up an existing design with a new design. Finding an artist who has lots of experience in cover up will increase the success rate. Covering the old ink successfully into a re-designed piece of art is really an art form itself.

After thinking about it, one may decide that finding a cover up that is temporary will work. If this is indeed the preference, one can research the many concealers and makeup that has been designed for this purpose. Theses products are easy to find and widely available at retail locations. There are may options which include waterproof and smudge proof products. There are products that say they are easy to apply and use with maximum coverage results.

There are concealers that come in different shades to allow skin tones to be matched. Others give provide tips on how to mix the product to better match the skin. Finally, if the tattoo is located on either the arm or leg, one can find stretch bandages that can easily slide on and off to temporarily cover up the art which might be easier solution if done every day. Whatever reason exists, cover up is often needed and is used by many for both permanent and temporary solutions.