![]() ![]() But if you want to conceal your ink for whatever reason (perhaps last new year’s eve tattoo no longer rings true) you may turn to makeup as your go-to tattoo cover up. And it isn’t odd to see your local tattoo parlors crowded during the end of year holiday season - a new year and new beginnings call for permanent declarations in the form of body art. Still, a blackout tattoo is a serious commitment – albeit a pretty fierce-looking one.These days, tattoos are so commonplace it’s becoming increasingly rare to meet someone who doesn’t have one (or several). Although, you do have the option of etching over it with white ink to soften it up a little or make intricate and beautiful patterns. And the best cover-up artist in the world could not make it look much different. To laser an area that big and dark, while not entirely impossible, will take a multitude of sessions. Give it an extra thought or twoīefore you get a blackout tattoo, be sure it is really what you want, and not just because it is trendy. For certain, you will want to keep it out of the sun, as it will draw heat just like a black t-shirt. It is unclear if they could hinder skin from absorbing vitamin D. ![]() Meanwhile, you should take into account that blasting dark ink over such a large surface means you will not be able to see the skin underneath, and any potential anomalies or changes to moles etc. However, depending on the surface of the area, it could be more of an inconvenience (read itching) than you have previously dealt with. The healing process is about the same as for any regular tattoo. ![]() From Points to consider before you blackout Just one layer of ink will make the area look more opaque and dark grey rather than black. To get a good, solid, all-black covering, you will most likely need a few sessions. However, it is not all that straight forward. After all, there are no details to take into consideration, no lines, no shading, right? It may seem as if it’s just to sit down in the chair and have your artist dip their needle in black and voilá, a few hours (and a tiny bit of discomfort) later you walk out with a whole new look. While it is definitely an impressive look, there are a few things to consider before deciding to have large parts of your skin covered in black ink. However, they are increasingly becoming a first-choice tattoo of choice for many due to their striking, minimalist aesthetic. Mostly done to hide old designs that have fallen out of favour, they can also serve to cover up scars. Unsurprisingly, blackouts are mostly done as cover up tattoos. By George from Vivid Ink Birmingham Increasingly first-choice tattoos And then, as tends to happen this day in age, the style gained Instagram fame and bookings for blackouts shot through the roof. They used to be a real rarity, but lately, their popularity has exploded.Įven artists who now specialise in them say that up until a few years ago, they were only doing about one blackout tattoo per year. They are definite statement pieces that attract a lot of attention. What are Blackout Tattoos, and Should You Consider Getting One?īlackout tattoos are when a large part of your body, often arms, legs or neck, but back and chest are becoming increasingly common, are covered in black ink. ![]()
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