1. Share the Existing Tattoo
Send a clear, current photo taken in natural light and include the approximate measurements and location.
Tattoo Cover-Ups in Woodbridge
A New Direction for Existing Ink
Custom Cover-Up Tattoos
A successful tattoo cover-up starts with an honest assessment of the existing piece. Its size, darkness, colour, location and age all affect what can be designed over it. At Raro Tattoo, the consultation is used to understand what you want to change and which creative options may work for your skin and current tattoo.
How the Cover-Up Process Works
2. Discuss the New Direction
Bring reference images and describe the themes or styles you would be happy to wear long term.
3. Plan the Design
The new piece may need to be larger or use particular shapes, shading and colour to work with the tattoo underneath.
Can Every Tattoo Be Covered?
Not every tattoo can be fully covered in one session, and a cover-up cannot simply erase what is underneath. The existing ink influences the scale and design of the new piece. A consultation is the best way to determine whether a direct cover-up, rework or another approach is realistic.
Preparing for Your Consultation
- Take a well-lit photo without filters.
- Measure the current tattoo at its widest and tallest points.
- Explain what you dislike and what you would like to keep, if anything.
- Share two or three examples of styles you genuinely like.
- Keep an open mind about size, placement and design adjustments.
Request a Cover-Up Consultation
Attach a clear photo of the existing tattoo and tell us what you would like the new piece to represent.
Send Your Tattoo Photo