How To Cover Up Tattoos With Concealer
How To Cover Up Tattoos With Concealer
Whether it’s for a job interview/work, your wedding, prom or even to stop your dissaproving parents from finding it, there are a few simple steps you can take to help cover up your tattoo whatever needs may be.
When you can’t afford laser removal for your tattoo and you have to cover it up one of the most effective methods is body make-up.There are a few brands of make-up specifically designed to conceal tattoos. One of the most popular is Dermablend. However, if you possible try to get your hands on Colortration or Tattoo Camo as you may have to try a few brands. Testing a few different brands will help you to find the one that best suits your skin tone and texture.
When applying the concealer there are a few things you should do to ensure best results.
Clean the tattooed area before applying the concealer. Dry the skin properly after cleaning. Put the make-up over the whole tattoo and blend out towards the edges for the most natural looking effect. Blend the make-up with your fingertips.
Depending on the size and use of colour in your tattoo you may need to apply more than one layer of make-up. Before applying a second layer make sure that the first has dried fully. Keep in mind that most of these concealers will become slightly darker once they have dried.
After you have finished concealing your tattoo you should use some form of setting powder to ensure that it will not rub off over the day. Remember that the make-up will rub off on clothing and it is not entirely water proof. You should really apply a bronzer or shimmer afterwards to give it a more natural glow.
If you don’t like the idea of tattoo concealer or can’t afford them, when you are shopping try and buy clothes which contribute to concealing your body art.
For instance if you are a woman attending a formal event or even going for an interview you can try wearing a shawl, scarf, cardigans or dresses with long sleeves. It really depends on where your tattoos are. Even jewellery can be of help sometimes.
If you are a man there are also many options, go for high collars and long sleeves. Again, there is only so much that clothing can do. It all depends on the placement of your tattoo.
It is important to remember that you got your tattoos to express who you are and you shouldn’t have to cover them up. When the worst comes to the worst and you simply have to then hopefully these tips will be of help.
Written by AaronMeagher
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