Covering up tattoos

My fiance has a neck tattoo that I don't want in all the family photos, is this easy to cover up with makeup?

Question Asked: 10/02/2025

Wedding Date: 28/02/2025

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The Lux Look HMUA

(22) · Brisbane and Surrounds

Posted: 18/02/2025

Yes tattoos can be covered. We use specific tattoo cover products to ensure the most effective coverage. This will come at an extra cost but always something we can do 

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Bronwyn Lunderstedt

(0) · Margaret River / Bunbury

Posted: 17/02/2025

Hello, yes covering up the tatto is easy enough using the right products to counter the colour ink.  these can be set so as to not rub off throughout the day.

La Dame Blanche Collective

(1) · Brisbane & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 13/02/2025

Yes, absolutely! We offer tattoo coverage using high-quality color correctors and airbrush techniques. The coverage will be seamless, waterproof, and transfer-resistant, ensuring it won’t come off on your clothing. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Jay Jay Hair and Makeup Artist

(8) · Sydney & Surrounding Areas/ up to the Blue Mountains and Hunter valley

Posted: 12/02/2025

Dear Bride,

You can cover the tatoo with remedial camouflage makeup there are plenty on the market yet you firstly need an orange colour corrector, kryolan is great as it really lasts, then cover with High Definitioin coverage makeup , this is makeup that reflects light. 

Never just cover the tatoo as in picctures you will see the shape of the tattoo make sure you blemd it out over the whole neck and if you don't want it to transfer to clothing you could use a skin plastic to make it water proof or waterproof makeup fixer spay. 

Hope this has given you a few tips.

Jay Jay xx 

Amanda Maree Makeup

(20) · Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains & Southern Highlands

Posted: 11/02/2025

Hi, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! 

Yes tattoos can be covered. There are specific products that need to be used, which are more pigmented and minimise any tranfer onto clothes. 

The first thing that would need to be done is colour correct the tattoo which is usually done with an orange colour corrector. Then once that is set you can go over with the camouflage concealer and set that with powder. It requires a lot of layering to ensure it is completely covered. to the naked eye you still may see some texture but the colour will of gone and you wont be able to see it in photos. if you wish to do it yourself and practise. Dermablend have some great camoflauge products on the market. you can also try scotty's makeup or Kryolan. 

Hope that helps.

Amanda Maree Makeup 

Kerry Howell Makeup and Hair

(177) · NSW Statewide - Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Blue Mountains, Woll

Posted: 11/02/2025

I’m always happy to assist, as every wedding is unique. Super happy to provide information that helps guide you in making the best decisions for your special day. I understand how important it is to get everything just right.  I hope this helps.

The first step is to neutralize the color and establish an even base. Once that’s done, applying airbrush makeup will help seal everything in place, ensuring both a flawless finish and long-lasting wear. I recommend using a water-based airbrush foundation, as it’s less likely to transfer. With 12 years of experience teaching airbrushing at makeup schools, I can confidently say this method provides both durability and a smooth, natural look -airbrushing also great for major skin issues/Vitiligo/scar coverage and using airbrushing on tv shows covering these issues. Feel free to reach out happy im just so help with any questions  wishing you all the very best on your wedding day  -  Kerry Howell Makeup & Hair

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