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Stephanie
Super July 2020

Tattoo Cover-up for Wedding

Stephanie, on October 3, 2019 at 12:30 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 1 20
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Hey Ladies. So when I was 18, my mom told me if I got any tattoos or piercings, she'd kick me out. Mind you, I was not a bad child. I worked from the age of 15 to help her out. I didn't party a lot. I was always super responsible. So when she told me that, out of spite and just to see what she'd do, I went to get a tattoo. It was of my name (I have no idea why I put my own name on myself) because I had no idea of what to get. The tattoo is on my upper arm and I don't like it anymore. I haven't like it for some years now. It's written in cursive and pretty, but later on I added a hear with a flower through it hoping I'd fall back in love with it. I still don't. So I am thinking of covering up the tattoo with makeup for the wedding. I have many other tattoos but all in places that can be hidden, but the one on my arm can't with the way my dress is made. My only other concern with covering it with make up is the possibility of it smearing. What are your thoughts?

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Latest activity by Stephanie, on October 3, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I have a tAttoo on my arm and my mom hates it so she always wants me to cover it up. For my wedding she was adamant about it. So I went to Sephora and they did a sample cover up on me and showed me what to use. It takes a ton of layers. Go to your local make up store and they'll be able to help you out.
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  • Sabrina
    Devoted April 2020
    Sabrina ·
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    I would say cover it up if you aren't happy with it, but I am not sure about the smearing...But as I was reading this, I was wondering if your mom kicked you out or not. I know how moms are and what they spout and was curious about her follow through. Sorry, I'm not helpful.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Ok thanks Melle. I was going to ask my Makeup Artist also, but I don't want to be charged something outrageous.

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  • Stephanie
    Super July 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    Lol, Sabrina. No she didn't kick me out. She was more shocked that I had did it just to see what she'd do. Smiley laugh

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  • Andrea
    Super May 2020
    Andrea ·
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    They make a number of coverups specifically for tattoos. Complete coverage and it won’t swear. I would google it, I don’t remember the name but I’m debating on covering a small tattoo on my back as well
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    Dedicated July 2020
    Ally ·
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    I have several friends with tattoos that have needed to cover them at some point or another. There is a product called Dermacol that is waterproof, sweatproof and smear resistant that works really well.

    Dermacol

    Tattoo Cover-up for Wedding


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  • Kelsey
    Devoted October 2020
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    I’m actually getting a tattoo removed for my wedding. It’s expensive but an option and then it’s gone forever
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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Aww thank you Andrea. I appreciate that info. I will look it up now.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Ally OMG girl. Thank you so much. I was trying not to be freaked out by the guy in the video. I think it was more so his eyes. Lol. Thanks again.

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  • Elisabeth
    Savvy October 2020
    Elisabeth ·
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    Kelsey!! I am too! I just had my first removal session last night- adios ink!

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  • Kelsey
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    Kelsey ·
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    Soooooo painful but it’ll be worth it!
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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Hey Kelsey I thought about doing that as well. Maybe after the wedding I may get it permanently removed.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    OMG it hurts????? I didn't know that. Damn. I still may do it though Lol

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  • Elisabeth
    Savvy October 2020
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    It actually was not as bad as I was working myself up to be. It wasn't enjoyable by any means but there were no tears shed and no yelling- and mine is 17 square inches!

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  • Kelsey
    Devoted October 2020
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    It’s very painful lol but it’s quick....my tattoo took about 3 hours and each removal session takes 5
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  • Kelsey
    Devoted October 2020
    Kelsey ·
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    Minutes not hours lol
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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Oh ok. Well. Its not as bad as getting the actual tattoo right?


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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Oh ok that's not bad at all.

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  • Elisabeth
    Savvy October 2020
    Elisabeth ·
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    Yup, just like Kelsey said. My tattoo took about 17 hours and each session in only about 15 minutes. I would recommend it- especially if you are debating putting a cover-up over a cover-up. It may be better to just nip it in the bud now. Even if you have one or two sessions done, it will be a lot less work to cover it on your big day.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    That's true. Thanks. I will definitely consider it.

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