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Lord Helpus · 03-24-2004, 01:54 PM

I loved my tattoos when I was 20, loving them much less now that I am in my 30's. A friend of mine had laser removal and it looks like shit, so that's not an option for me at this point.

Any good coverup makeup out there? I have tried Dermablend and it's useless. I would think that maybe some of you photographers know something out there that works?

And if there's nothing on the market, I am betting someone could make a fortune with a good product.

MattO · 03-24-2004, 01:55 PM

get them redone or made into something better

dropped9 · 03-24-2004, 01:55 PM

Where is the tattoo?

Lord Helpus · 03-24-2004, 01:57 PM

I have a bunch of them, on shoulders and back - and they are actually really nice quality work, don't need touchups - that isn't the problem. It's more like, if I want to wear a sleeveless dress to have dinner with my grandma, I look like the tattooed lady.

Trent Edison · 03-24-2004, 01:57 PM

Amputate the organ.

Lord Helpus · 03-24-2004, 02:03 PM

Yeah I was hoping for maybe some coverup makeup suggestions as amputating back/shoulders/arms isn't really an option at this point.

Vanilla DeVille · 03-24-2004, 02:04 PM

One of our models has a tat that we have to hid for shoots. We discovered that adding a pale to almost white (or color correcting base) before you add dermablend works well. Once that is applied, we would add a foundation and then powder to match her skin tone.

Lord Helpus · 03-24-2004, 02:07 PM

Thank you Vanilla. that's the type of info I was looking for

mastamindz · 03-24-2004, 02:09 PM

Don't cover them up

LexiLexxx · 03-24-2004, 02:20 PM

I'm a make-up artist, and I have use and sold Derma Blend.....
it is about the only thing that works, are you using a sponge?
Derma blend will not work without the Setting Powder...........
I have even covered a little girls birth marks and her legs!!!!
Maybe your Tattoo's are dark in color and big? Derma Blend is even waterproof, try to apply a thick layer thrn put powder over it gently, in a dabbing applacation. You might have to use alot, it's all about one coat on top of another.

Vanilla DeVille · 03-24-2004, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Helpus
Thank you Vanilla. that's the type of info I was looking for

No worries, sweetie! We have had a lot of trial and error with different base colors and such. Depending on the person's skin tones and tat colors, opposite base colors (blue, green, yellow, purple) will work as well as white, if not better sometimes.

Lord Helpus · 03-24-2004, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LexiLexxx
I'm a make-up artist, and I have use and sold Derma Blend.....
it is about the only thing that works, are you using a sponge?
Derma blend will not work without the Setting Powder...........
I have even covered a little girls birth marks and her legs!!!!
Maybe your Tattoo's are dark in color and big? Derma Blend is even waterproof, try to apply a thick layer thrn put powder over it gently, in a dabbing applacation. You might have to use alot, it's all about one coat on top of another.

Yes, unfortunately they are very big and bright/dark. I have used a sponge to apply DermaBlend and used the setting powder, but I end up looking like my skin is sloughing off and there's something dark underneath...I bet it would look fine in a photo, but in real-life Derma-Blend just doesn't cut it for me.

Again, if DermaBlend is the best option currently available, I would think that considering many of the folks with big tats would appreciate a product that works a little better, and someone could make a fortune marketing something like that - I'd sure buy it!

Mr. Marks · 03-24-2004, 11:43 PM

I don't think it's possible to completely cover up a tattoo. I't was made to be permanent, so there you go.

valley hina · 03-24-2004, 11:46 PM

when you cover up the tattoo i think it looks kinda ugly after wards unless done by a really good artist

foolio · 03-24-2004, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Helpus
I look like the tattooed lady.

are you?

kowntafit · 03-25-2004, 01:24 AM

Post some pics so we can see what you are talking about.

If they aren't too messy I think you should keep them.

reynold · 03-25-2004, 01:28 AM

I'm expecting some pictures of a tatoo, where is it?

Plan9 · 03-25-2004, 01:47 AM

I asked my friend that works at a tattoo parlor...she says nowadays, laser remove is pretty much 100% effective. The only drawback is that depending on the size of the tattoo, it will probably take several sessions, and you'd be looking at $150+ per session depending on the doctor. Most plastic surgeons offer free consultations though -- wouldn't hurt you to go in and ask, and check out some before and after pics of work they've done.

Anyway...this was the best site I could find for other info:
http://www.alwaysyouthful.com/housto...oval-texas.htm

...you should definitely post some pics of your tats though

latinasojourn · 03-25-2004, 03:08 PM

i want to thank the original poster and the people that responded for starting this thread.

i have spent countless hours with photoshop erasing tattoos on otherwise beautiful girls so their pix could become saleable.

this isn't what i want to do---but it's the way the world thinks---and people vote with their dollars. statistically speaking, from an economic standpoint tattooing yourself make you less beautiful, that's what the world thinks.

gals, i can tell you without prejudice that placing permanent tattoos on your body is a loser if you should ever want to model. think carefully before doing so.

if you must be fasionable and you think body ornamentation is chic, get clever and use henna type wash off tattoos.

because at some point in your life you will want to grow up.

myjah · 03-25-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by latinasojourn
i want to thank the original poster and the people that responded for starting this thread.

i have spent countless hours with photoshop erasing tattoos on otherwise beautiful girls so their pix could become saleable.

this isn't what i want to do---but it's the way the world thinks---and people vote with their dollars. statistically speaking, from an economic standpoint tattooing yourself make you less beautiful, that's what the world thinks.

gals, i can tell you without prejudice that placing permanent tattoos on your body is a loser if you should ever want to model. think carefully before doing so.

if you must be fasionable and you think body ornamentation is chic, get clever and use henna type wash off tattoos.

because at some point in your life you will want to grow up.

thats funny, i'm all grown up now and I would never wish away my tattoes. but that's because I got each one of them for a reason and they each have special meaning for me. I understand why Lord Helpus may want to cover her tattoes for specific occasions and there should be a viable option for doing that on the market. But to all you haters who think a girl is a loser or unattractive because she has a tattoo, you can

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Originally posted by TurboAngel
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Steve W · 03-25-2004, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by TurboAngel
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03-24-2004, 01:54 PM	#1
Lord Helpus Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 239	Tattoo cover up? I loved my tattoos when I was 20, loving them much less now that I am in my 30's. A friend of mine had laser removal and it looks like shit, so that's not an option for me at this point. Any good coverup makeup out there? I have tried Dermablend and it's useless. I would think that maybe some of you photographers know something out there that works? And if there's nothing on the market, I am betting someone could make a fortune with a good product. __________________ webcam swingers - amateurs - exhibitionists

03-24-2004, 01:57 PM	#4
Lord Helpus Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 239	I have a bunch of them, on shoulders and back - and they are actually really nice quality work, don't need touchups - that isn't the problem. It's more like, if I want to wear a sleeveless dress to have dinner with my grandma, I look like the tattooed lady. __________________ webcam swingers - amateurs - exhibitionists

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Lord Helpus Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 239	Yeah I was hoping for maybe some coverup makeup suggestions as amputating back/shoulders/arms isn't really an option at this point. __________________ webcam swingers - amateurs - exhibitionists

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Vanilla DeVille Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona! Posts: 8,097	One of our models has a tat that we have to hid for shoots. We discovered that adding a pale to almost white (or color correcting base) before you add dermablend works well. Once that is applied, we would add a foundation and then powder to match her skin tone. __________________ Kisses, Vanilla DeVille SKYPE: vanilladeville DeVilleDigital Twitter

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MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	get them redone or made into something better

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dropped9 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Your moms box Posts: 26,727	Where is the tattoo?

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Lord Helpus Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 239	Thank you Vanilla. that's the type of info I was looking for __________________ webcam swingers - amateurs - exhibitionists

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LexiLexxx Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vegas, Baby!!!! Posts: 2,510	I'm a make-up artist, and I have use and sold Derma Blend..... it is about the only thing that works, are you using a sponge? Derma blend will not work without the Setting Powder........... I have even covered a little girls birth marks and her legs!!!! Maybe your Tattoo's are dark in color and big? Derma Blend is even waterproof, try to apply a thick layer thrn put powder over it gently, in a dabbing applacation. You might have to use alot, it's all about one coat on top of another.

03-24-2004, 11:43 PM	#13
Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	I don't think it's possible to completely cover up a tattoo. I't was made to be permanent, so there you go.

03-24-2004, 11:46 PM	#14
valley hina Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,170	when you cover up the tattoo i think it looks kinda ugly after wards unless done by a really good artist

03-25-2004, 01:24 AM	#16
kowntafit Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,667	Post some pics so we can see what you are talking about. If they aren't too messy I think you should keep them. __________________ This is where my next million is coming from!

03-25-2004, 01:28 AM	#17
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	I'm expecting some pictures of a tatoo, where is it?

03-25-2004, 01:47 AM	#18
Plan9 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,801	I asked my friend that works at a tattoo parlor...she says nowadays, laser remove is pretty much 100% effective. The only drawback is that depending on the size of the tattoo, it will probably take several sessions, and you'd be looking at $150+ per session depending on the doctor. Most plastic surgeons offer free consultations though -- wouldn't hurt you to go in and ask, and check out some before and after pics of work they've done. Anyway...this was the best site I could find for other info: http://www.alwaysyouthful.com/housto...oval-texas.htm ...you should definitely post some pics of your tats though

03-25-2004, 03:08 PM	#19
latinasojourn Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,191	i want to thank the original poster and the people that responded for starting this thread. i have spent countless hours with photoshop erasing tattoos on otherwise beautiful girls so their pix could become saleable. this isn't what i want to do---but it's the way the world thinks---and people vote with their dollars. statistically speaking, from an economic standpoint tattooing yourself make you less beautiful, that's what the world thinks. gals, i can tell you without prejudice that placing permanent tattoos on your body is a loser if you should ever want to model. think carefully before doing so. if you must be fasionable and you think body ornamentation is chic, get clever and use henna type wash off tattoos. because at some point in your life you will want to grow up.

03-25-2004, 05:56 PM	#21
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