Jaivik TattooTattoo cover-up in Delhi
An old tattoo that no longer suits you does not have to stay as it is. A cover-up replaces it with a new design drawn to hide the old one. Send a photo and the artist can tell you what is possible.
What a cover-up can and cannot do
A cover-up design is usually larger and darker than the tattoo beneath it, because the new ink has to hide the old. Small, light or faded tattoos are the easiest to cover. Large, dark or very bold tattoos leave fewer choices.
Sometimes the best option is to lighten the old tattoo first, or to rework it into a new design instead of hiding it. Your artist will say which approach fits your tattoo.
Designs that cover well
- Dense florals with dark leaves
- Black and grey shading with rich contrast
- Mandalas and detailed patterns
- Animals with texture, such as a lion or a wolf
- Sleeves that wrap and blend an old piece into a larger design
How to start
- Send a clear photo of the old tattoo in good light.
- Say what you would like instead, and share references.
- The artist reviews the tattoo and advises on a cover-up, a rework or lightening first.
- A sketch is drawn over a photo of the old tattoo, so you can see the plan.
- You get a quote, and the session is booked.
Questions people ask
Can any tattoo be covered?
Most can be changed in some way, but not every tattoo can be fully hidden. Very dark or very large tattoos limit the options.
Will the new tattoo be bigger than the old one?
Often, yes. A cover-up usually needs to be larger and more detailed than the original.
Can I cover a scar with a tattoo?
Send a photo. Scar tissue takes ink differently, and the artist can tell you whether a design will work.