Recommended cover-up tattoo designs and 5 studios in Tokyo explained

A cover-up tattoo is a new tattoo design that is created by adding another tattoo over an existing tattoo.

For example, it is a procedure that not only adds a new design over a previous tattoo, but also makes the previous design more vivid.

but,

“What kind of designs can I get with a cover-up tattoo?”

“Where can I get a cover-up tattoo?”

Are you worried about such things?

In this article, we will introduce recommended designs for cover-up tattoos and studios where you can get the tattoo done in Tokyo.

If you are thinking of getting a cover-up tattoo, please refer to this.

What is a cover-up?

A cover-up is a procedure in which a new tattoo is placed to cover the original tattoo design.

in particular,

・I want to cover up my old tattoo and get a new design.

・I don't like the tattoo design and want to change it slightly

・I want to hide wrist cuts and surgery scars

Recommended for those who have the above problems.

Consult with your tattoo artist to try out a new design.

What design would you recommend for a cover-up?

Since the main treatment of cover-up is to hide the previous tattoo, there are limits to the tattoo designs that can be inked.

If you want to wear a cover-up but don't know what design to go for, here are three recommended designs.

A design larger than the original tattoo

The first is a tattoo design that is larger in size than the original design.

As mentioned above, a cover-up is a procedure that involves inserting a design that is larger than the original tattoo to hide the existing design.

Even if you get a tattoo that is smaller than the original design, the design will not be hidden and it will not become a cover-up.

So, make your design larger than your previous design.

A darker design than the original tattoo

Second, we recommend a tattoo with a darker color than the original design.

If you don't get a tattoo with a darker color than the previous design, the design will show through or the new tattoo will mix with the color, resulting in a poor design.

If your previous tattoo is black and the design you want to cover up is white, the new design will not cover the previous design.

When doing a cover-up, we recommend a tattoo design that is darker than your existing tattoo.

A design that makes use of the original tattoo

The third design is a design that makes use of the original tattoo.

We also recommend cover-up treatments that make use of the original design, such as if you want to make the previous design more vivid or change the atmosphere slightly.

If you have a tattoo design that didn't work out the way you wanted, or if you feel something strange after getting it, you may want to change the design.

We also recommend a cover-up treatment that takes advantage of the existing design.

Points to recommend cover-up

I'd like to try a cover-up, but is there any other way to cover-up other than a new design? For those who think this is the case, we will introduce the points that recommend a cover-up.

You can recolor a tattoo that has faded

The first recommended point is to re-do a tattoo that has faded. This treatment is similar to a touch-up, but with a cover-up, you can change not only the color but also the design.

Although tattoos will never disappear, their color may fade over a period of 2 to 3 years as the skin turns over. You can use a cover-up to make the color brighter and darker, or change the design.

A cover-up is recommended because it allows you to redo a tattoo that has faded or to make use of the original design.

You can change and modify your tattoo design.

The second recommended point is that you can change and modify the tattoo design.

Although cover-up is mainly a treatment to hide the original design, it can also correct previous tattoos.

For example, you can make small design changes or corrections, such as making the lines of a previous tattoo thinner, without having to drastically change the design.

A cover-up allows you to make major design changes, but it is also recommended because it allows you to modify the details of an existing tattoo.

You can continue carving at other stores.

The third recommended point is that you can continue engraving designs that were carved at other shops.

There are times when you've gone to great lengths to get a tattoo, but the artist in charge of the tattoo quits before it's completed. At that time, you can request continued engraving at another shop as a cover-up.

If the artist in charge quits, it is possible to request continued engraving not only at the studio where you worked but also at another store. A detailed consultation is essential in advance to ensure that the design you have in mind is included.

Cover-up is also recommended because you can continue engraving at another shop.

Tattoos can be placed over surgical scars to cover them up.

The fourth recommended point is that you can hide scars by placing a tattoo on them, such as surgical scars.

Even if you have a scar, if it has healed completely, you can get a tattoo.

The specific types of scars that can be tattooed include:

・Surgery scar

・Burn scars (keloid-like raised scars)

・Scars from cuts such as wrist cuts

And so on.

You can get a tattoo over the scar, but

・Difficulty making clear color shading such as gradation

・The design may become distorted or jittery.

- Even after the treatment is complete, if you look closely you can see the scars

There are some precautions to be taken when tattooing over a scar.

Scars such as surgical scars can be made less noticeable with a cover-up. However, the treatment is difficult, so we recommend consulting with the artist before undergoing the treatment.

Difference between cover-up and touch-up

There are two types of treatments for arranging the original tattoo: cover-up and touch-up. Both are treatments that arrange existing tattoos. Here, we will introduce the differences between each treatment.

What is a cover-up?

A cover-up is a completely new design for an existing tattoo.

The main content of cover-up treatment is to cover up existing tattoo designs that you do not like.

The design should be larger than your existing tattoo and in a darker color so that it can hide the original tattoo.

What is touch-up?

Touch-up is a procedure that takes advantage of an existing tattoo design and arranges it.

Specifically, you can receive treatment mainly to make the color of your previous tattoo more vivid, or to make the design more clear by adding lines.

The main difference between a cover-up and a touch-up is that a cover-up's main treatment is to hide the original design, while a touch-up's treatment is to make use of the original design.

Please discuss with your tattoo artist which treatment is suitable for you and then try the treatment.

Precautions for cover-up

Here are three things to keep in mind when doing a cover-up.

In addition to the issue of design size mentioned above, we will also explain things to keep in mind when choosing a tattoo artist to perform your tattoo.

The design cannot be made smaller than the original design.

The first thing to note is that you cannot get a tattoo that is smaller than the original tattoo design.

A cover-up is a procedure in which a new design is placed over an existing tattoo to hide it.

If you get a design that is smaller than the original tattoo, the new design will overflow from the original tattoo.

When getting a cover-up, cover up your existing tattoo with a design that is larger than your original tattoo.

Cover-up requires artist skills

The second thing to note is that tattoo artist skills are required.

Even if you do a cover-up, some tattoo artists may not like the design after the cover-up.

If you don't like the design after the treatment, you'll have to do an additional cover-up, and you'll end up repeating cover-ups until you get the design you like.

Also, if you repeat the cover-up, the design will get bigger and bigger, or if you try to fill in more and more to cover up the previous tattoo, you may end up with a design that you don't like.

Hire an experienced and skilled tattoo artist for your cover-up.

Requires detailed consultation with the artist

The third thing to note is that you need to have a thorough consultation with your tattoo artist before getting a cover-up.

Even if you suddenly ask for a cover-up on the day of the treatment without prior consultation, the treatment may be difficult depending on the original tattoo design and the part of the body where the tattoo is, and there is a possibility of failure without prior consultation. .

By consulting with the artist in advance, you can check how large the design will be after the treatment and what color it will be, and then you can receive the treatment after being satisfied.

Before doing a cover-up, consult with the artist in advance to get an idea of ​​what the finished product will look like.

Cover-up counseling appointment

We recommend that you receive counseling before undergoing a cover-up procedure.

It is better to confirm through counseling that the tattooist in charge can create the cover-up design that you desire, so that you can receive the treatment with peace of mind.

Although it is possible to request a cover-up from the same artist who carved your existing design, we recommend that you hire an artist with a proven track record and trust.

Before deciding on a studio or tattoo artist, check the studio's homepage and the artist's posts on social media such as Instagram.

Before getting your cover-up done, get a thorough consultation with a skilled artist.

5 recommended tattoo studios in Tokyo where you can get a cover-up done

We will introduce 5 studios in Tokyo where you can get cover-up treatments. We recommend that you seek counseling at a studio whose design and price suit you.

Studio ①KAGEROU

The first recommended studio is "KAGEROU".

KAGEROU allows you to include black designs as well as designs from Japanese culture such as anime and manga.

Another reason why we recommend this treatment is that you can receive the treatment in a completely private studio with strict hygiene management.

Why not try getting a cover-up at a studio where you can feel safe?

Price guide (excluding tax)

5cm x 5cm (one point) ¥12,000~

5cm x 10cm (business card) ¥22,000~

2cm x 15cm (lettering) ¥26,000~

7cm x 14cm (smartphone size) ¥30,000~

10cm×10cm ￥40,000~

10cm x 15cm (A6 size) ¥55,000~

20cm x 30cm (A4 size) ¥70,000~

For larger sizes: ¥14,000/1 hour~

Deposit: 14,000 yen~

*Reservation completed after deposit payment

access

103-0003

6F Nihonbashi 88 Building, 8-5 Nihonbashi Yokoyamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

JR Sobu Main Line/ Bakurocho 2 minutes walk

JR Chuo/Sobu Line/Asakusabashi 7 minutes walk

Toei Asakusa Line/Higashi Nihonbashi 2 minutes walk

Source: KAGEROU

Studio ②INSCRIBE TATTOO

The second recommended studio is "INSCRIBE TATOO".

INSCRIBE TATOO has four studios in Tokyo.

You can receive a cover-up treatment at a studio that is convenient for you.

Price guide (excluding tax)

Coin size ¥5,000~

Cigarette size (5.5 x 8.5cm) ¥15,000~

Smartphone size (7 x 14cm) ¥25,000~

CD case size (14 x 13cm) ¥35,000~

A5 size (15 x 21cm) ¥45,000~

A4 size (21×30cm ¥65,000~

Time engraving 1 hour/14,000

30 minutes/7,000

Reservation fee

Coin size ~ A5 size ¥5,000~

A4 size ~ Time engraving ¥10,000

access

1. Ueno store

110-0005

4F Onoda Building, 6-8-19 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

5 minutes walk from Ueno Station / 3 minutes walk from Miharacho Station

○3 minutes walk from I○I (Marui City)

2. Ikebukuro store

4F Somaya Building, 3-25-8 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

3 minutes walk from Ikebukuro station

3. Shinjuku store

3F Nakayama Building, 4-2-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

3 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station

4. Harajuku store

4-25-3AG Jingumae 1F, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Source: Tattoo Srudio INSCRIBE TATTOO

Studio ③Tifana Tattoo

Tifana Tattoo is a tattoo shop staffed by 5 highly experienced and unique tattoo artists who handle designs of all genres.

The studio, which has been in business for 18 years, has gained popularity and trust from many people, and it is difficult to make reservations.

We also recommend getting a cover-up done at a reliable studio.

Price guide (excluding tax)

One point ¥11,000~

Cigarette box size ¥22,000~

i-phone5 size ¥33,000~

CD jacket size ¥49,500~

Fine Line ¥33,000~

Portrait ¥82,500~

B5 size ¥71,500~

A4 size ¥88,000～

Larger sizes ¥13,200~/hour

Reservation deposit (varies depending on size) ¥10,000~

access

Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

Located in a quiet residential area in Shibuya Ward, within walking distance from Daikanyama Station and Shibuya Station.

*Please contact the store directly for the address.

Source: Tijuana Tattoo

Studio ④ Shinjuku tattoo studio Laruche

You can receive the treatment with peace of mind at our women-only tattoo studio.

You can choose from 11 different designs, including ultra-fine line work and the design you want.

We also recommend that you work with us to come up with a cover-up tattoo design that will make you look even more beautiful.

Price guide (excluding tax)

The amount varies depending on the treatment content.

Approximate price for LINE WORK

One point (coin/card size) ¥35,000~

Postcard size ¥45,000～

A4 size ￥100,000～

A3 size ¥200.000～

Large size, please inquire

access

1F KI Building, 5-9-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

Approximately 12 minutes from the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station

Approximately 5 minutes from Metro Shinjuku 3-chome Station Exit C7

Approximately 5 minutes from Toei Subway Shinjuku 3-chome Station Exit C7

Approximately 3 minutes from Yasukuni Dori Shinjuku 5-chome Higashi intersection

Source: Tattoo studio Laruche in Shinjuku

Studio ⑤TATTOO STUDIO Ray's TOKYO

TATTOO STUDIO Ray's TOKYO is the Tokyo branch of Tattoo Studio Ray's in Kyoto.

The studio handles all types of tattoos, including white tattoos, but also focuses on cover-up (remake) and touch-up tattoos.

Recommended for those who want to receive treatment at a studio that focuses on cover-up.

Price guide (tax included)

500 yen coin size ¥16,500~

Cigarette size (5 x 9cm) ¥33,000~

Smartphone size (7 x 13cm) ¥49,500~

Postcard size (10 x 15cm) ¥60,500~

Larger sizes negotiable

deposit

500 yen coin size ¥10,000~

Cigarette size (5 x 9cm) or more ¥20,000~

Consumables fee

4,400 yen (tax included) for each treatment

access

〒151-0051

12th FMG Building B1F, 3-26-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

3 minutes walk from Fukutoshin Line “Kitasando Station”

8 minutes walk from Sobu Chuo Line “Sendagaya Station”

Source: TATTOO STUDIO Ray's