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Learn How To Hide A Tattoo - Best Tattoo Concealers

Updated on August 5, 2013

How Hard Is It To Hide A Tattoo?

In today's society, tattoos are among one of those very controversial topics. Some might consider them ugly and unappealing while others consider them to be a work of art. Some get tattoos to show commitment, others get them after a drunken night gone wrong. Whatever the reason is, there may be a time when it may become necessary to learn how to hide a tattoo & cover up your tats.

Some may say that all visible tattoos should be covered up before a job interview but really it all depends on the job. If you are entering the business of corporate finance, sadly, then having face tattoos may give your future employer the wrong idea about hiring you.

Since we live in world of judgement, having certain tattoos on certain areas may give the population the wrong ideas about a person. An abundance of visible tattoos may lead a spectator to believe that the inked is thuggish, trashy, and would never become a success. Sadly, this is obviously untrue.

Still there are many reasons someone would want to cover up their tattoo:

1. Meeting with family

2. Meeting new people

3. Do not like the tattoo

4. Job applications & interviews.

5. Religious beliefs

6. Wedding day or formal events

The list is endless.

It can be a big hassle constantly wearing long sleeve shirts with turtle necks and long pants to cover various tattoos around the body. Should this be an issue for you and the time has come when you need to learn how to hide a tattoo and learn about the best tattoo concealers, here are some quick tips from Brandi Maynard, a professional makeup artist at LeBliss Salon and Spa in Louisville, Ky.

Maynard suggest, "Start out with a color of concealer that is much lighter than what your natural skin tone is." Additionally, she mentions, you should look into getting an additional concealer a couple of shades darker than the first, to avoid spending massive amounts of money of several shades. Maynard recommends a bronze or tan color for the darker shade.

"Dermablend is a great brand of concealer used by makeup artists as a tattoo cover and it's designed to offer thick, opaque coverage to hide tattoo ink, birthmarks, and scars", says Maynard. A brand like Dermablend or similar should also be used with a translucent powder as a tattoo cover-up to ensure the work doesn't look caked up.

The concealers can be applied using a makeup sponge or your finger, in addition of a big brush to dust off the powder.

If you are reading this article, presumably, you have a tattoo. While I do not know you, I will take the other objective. I am going to assume that you are a great person. Someone who truly cares for loved ones. Someone who is always fun to be around. I would like to see if this is true or not. I will be posting a comment section towards the bottom of the page and you tell me if you are a good person.

I too, at one point, was in the search for the best tattoo concealer available. I only have one tattoo and there have been times where it would have been necessary to learn how to hide a tattoo the best way. In this article, you will be provided with various tips & products showing you exactly what you need to hide a tattoo.

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Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

Kat Von D - Before & After

Kat Von D - Before & After
Kat Von D - Before & After

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Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

Kat Von D Tattoo Lightweight Concealer, No.22 Medium, 0.17 Ounce
Kat Von D Tattoo Lightweight Concealer, No.22 Medium, 0.17 Ounce
Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer is a creamy, blendable secret weapon that provides the ultimate, customizable coverage, in four simple steps: prep, conceal, perfect, and set. The four-step process hides tattoos, dark circles, and blemishes alike! Average Customer Review 2.6 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews)
 

Cool Tattoo For The SpiderMan Fans!

Cool Tattoo For The SpiderMan Fans!
Cool Tattoo For The SpiderMan Fans!

DermaBlend Pro

Dermablend Pro - Video

Dermablend Pro being used to cover Rico Genest aka Zombie Boy

Rico Genest also known as Zombie Boy

Rico Genest also known as Zombie Boy
Rico Genest also known as Zombie Boy

Dermablend Pro on Amazon

Dermablend Cover Creme High Coverage Foundation with SPF 30, 0C Pale Ivory, 1 Oz.
Dermablend Cover Creme High Coverage Foundation with SPF 30, 0C Pale Ivory, 1 Oz.
Get flawless skin coverage for every shade with Dermablend Cover Creme Chroma 2 - True Beige. Full coverage foundation for moderate to major skin flaws that delivers 12 hours of consistent color wear. Lightweight formula glides on evenly and delivers all day hydration as well as SPF 30 sunscreen protection. Average Customer Review 4.1 out of 5 stars (54 customer reviews)
 

Need To Remove A Tattoo?

Unlimited Tattoo Removal Saves You Money! Try Neo Mag Light Tattoo Remover Before Spending Thousands On Expensive Salon Tattoo Removal Or Other Systems. Most Tattoo Inks Are Magnetic Due To The High Iron Oxide Content. The Patent Pending Neodymium Tip Increases The Effectiveness Of Each Treatment. No Other Device In The World Has This Feature. Many Pages Of Testimonials On Neo Mag Light's Website. Neo Mag Light Also Offers A Design For Name, Dot And Line Tattoo Removal. Neonite TM Bentonite Clay Tattoo Removal Topical Is Now Included In Every Kit Order. Neo Mag Light / Black Magic Tattoo Removal Has Been Providing Affordable Tattoo Removal Products Since 2010.
Unlimited Tattoo Removal Saves You Money! Try Neo Mag Light Tattoo Remover Before Spending Thousands On Expensive Salon Tattoo Removal Or Other Systems. Most Tattoo Inks Are Magnetic Due To The High Iron Oxide Content. The Patent Pending Neodymium Tip Increases The Effectiveness Of Each Treatment. No Other Device In The World Has This Feature. Many Pages Of Testimonials On Neo Mag Light's Website. Neo Mag Light Also Offers A Design For Name, Dot And Line Tattoo Removal. Neonite TM Bentonite Clay Tattoo Removal Topical Is Now Included In Every Kit Order. Neo Mag Light / Black Magic Tattoo Removal Has Been Providing Affordable Tattoo Removal Products Since 2010.
Please search for FDA approved home tattoo removal products before purchasing. You will quickly find there are none. You will find many home tattoo removal products devices that use FDA approved processes or ingredients. There are no FDA approved home tattoo removal devices or products. Black Magic llc / Neo Innovations Inc devices are not the only light based affordable tattoo removal devices on the market. Please make an informed purchase. Neo Mag Light only uses 3-50 watts of focused halogen light. Our Neodymium Magnet Tip And Adjustable Power Design is what makes Neo Mag Light safe and very effective. Most tattoo inks are magnetic due to the high iron oxide content. Our neodymium tip increases the effectiveness of each treatment. No other device in the world has this feature. IPL And Laser Tattoo Removal Is NOT Recommended For African American And Dark Skin Tones. Spot Test An Area And Wait 48 Hours To See How You Will Respond To The Treatments. Neo Mag Light Tattoo Removal Is NOT Recommended For Large Tattoos. Always follow directions. Do not over treat. Average Customer Review 3.6 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)
 

Hard Candy Glamoflauge

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Covermark Tattoo Cover Kit

Tattoo Cover Kit Fair/Med
Tattoo Cover Kit Fair/Med
Covermark, the most trusted name in concealment cosmetics, offers the best way to temporarily and completely hide tattoos. Tames even the deepest, darkest design. Kit offers everything you need to tame tattoos, quickly, easily, painlessly, without anyone detecting they are there. Average Customer Review 3.1 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews)
 
Tattoo Cover Kit Med/Dark
Tattoo Cover Kit Med/Dark
Our CM-Beauty Tattoo Cover Kit is the first complete method for successfully hiding tattoos. Provides you with the perfect “cover” during job interviews, weddings, proms and family events. This kit provides the same flawless coverage as our other CM-Beauty makeup products! Average Customer Review 3.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 

  • Tattoo Cover Kit includes:
  • Primer
  • Camellia Lotion

  • Finishing Powder

  • Two different shades of Leg & Body Magic

  • Applicator sponge

  • Powder brush

  • Professional "how to" instructions

Coastal Scents Camouflage Concealer

SHANY Professional Cream Foundation and Camouflage Concealer - 15 Color Palette
SHANY Professional Cream Foundation and Camouflage Concealer - 15 Color Palette
This palette comes with 10 cream concealers that offers terrific coverage. It provides full opaque coverage that is easy to apply with a concealer brush and is very easy to blend in order to create the shade that you need. Average Customer Review 4.3 out of 5 stars (158 customer reviews)
 

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