How to Cover Up a Tattoo

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Tattoos are works of art, but not always appropriate for every occasion. When you need to cover a tattoo, you can follow these steps.

Step 1: Find a thick concealer
Use two shades of concealer – one two shades lighter than your skin tone and the other the same shade as your skin tone.

Step 2: Clean the area
Clean and dry the tattooed skin before applying concealer.

Step 3: Brush on concealer
Brush on the lighter concealer with a concealer brush, covering only the ink.

Tip
Use a cotton swab if you don’t have a concealer brush.

Step 4: Apply
Apply the darker shade the same way you applied the lighter shade, but gently blend it over the outside edges of the tattoo.

Step 5: Set
Set the concealer with a loose powder by dabbing a small amount onto the area with a cotton ball. You're covered – at least for the next few hours.

Did You Know?
Tattoos were used to smuggle secret messages across enemy lines in times of war.

[JAMbannana]

WOW these guys know how to do every thing

[urinarytract]

I don't have a tattoo but I still watch this stuff...

[spongeluv]

@MrMarlboroman17 You can try Dermablend makeup. It's supposed to cover up stuff really well like tattoos and scars. It lasts for days, and I'm pretty sure it's waterproof.

[DonReedProductions]

Mehron has a great product for all colors of skin called Wedding Tattoo CoveRing.

[felixpuncrocoi]

Kat von d has tattoo coverup makeup you can buy, or there are a bunch others out there online. Some are waterproof.

[ItsJustJasmine]

you can see it if you look closely
for the most part its hidden so chill out people.. why is everyone always bashing howcast.. stop watching if you dont like it then! geez!

[MYChemicalLyrics]

can hawcast make a video on how to cover piercings, pleaseee

[TheNonlivingJerk]

It still looks pretty noticeable with the concealer on...

[Tecproductions]

you know, so i dont have to go through this trouble to hiding it

[Sarahhcakkess]

@MIXEDNA in the beginning she explains why.

[MsSweetLovePea]

Um I tried this for my wrist tat the other day and it did not work!

[Ironic_Kiwi]

@hrtuvchrome yeah I shouldn't have left that comment as i have tattoo's myself. I guess what I meant to say is maybe get it in a place where you can cover it up easily if you're worried others will see it?

[lilabarrett]

guys ino you can still see the tattoo but it is obvioussly not covering it completly

[megasimsfan]

I STILL SEE IT!! And it looks like blob of makeup!

[KaylaLoveYaLucas]

@sk8nchill53 actually you can't rarely see it. That's the point..

[hobo]

for ankles socks for arms out on the damn sweatshirt already

[moonlady]

I'd never get a tattoo in a spot that I couldn't cover with clothing.

[AlejandroRes]

What kind of powder can i use in order to not leave stainds on my clothes??? Yesterday y tried to conceal a tattoo on my wrist but i messed up my sleeve shirt

[Kgirl]

@zz33zz3 ya and who would stare at a foot? u got a good point

[KitaDyer]

I'm attending a modeling convention soon, and I have a few cuts that are still 3D on my arm, any suggestions?