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Shoulder Cover Up Tattoo

Shoulder cover-ups can wrap over the cap and onto the chest or back, giving you room to grow past the old tattoo. Roses, mandalas and animals fit the rounded shape especially well.

Cover my shoulder tattoo →Other body parts
  • TIPS · SHOULDER
  • Wrap the design over the shoulder cap.
  • Easy to connect to a future sleeve.
  • Moderate pain and heals well.

Shoulder cover-ups: before & after

Example cover-ups on the shoulder — drag to compare.

After: Shoulder tribal → blackworkBefore: Shoulder tribal → blackworkBeforeCover-up
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Shoulder tribal → blackwork

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Shoulder cover-up designs

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Black rose cover-up design 1Black roseGenerate similar →
Rose hourglass with clock
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A geometric design featuring a heartbeat line that transition…
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An elephant portrait with the symbolism in chinese
Japanese cover-up design 4JapaneseGenerate similar →
Tortoise kind kung fu turtle with staff at peach tree scene i…
Black & grey cover-up design 5Black & greyGenerate similar →
Phoenix and feathers
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Mexican and American flag tree
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Rocky mountain ram skull, horns become exaust pipes, tattered…
Realism cover-up design 8RealismGenerate similar →
Beautiful gothic woman profile, eye contact
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Mexican and American flag proudly
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Wolf and raven
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I ran into love to destroy who I used to be
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Design a black and white tattoo that encompasses the passing…
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Yin and yang wolfs around a full moon
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Religious
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A gentle but fierce Wolverine animal in the wild showing its…
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White daffodil bud bursting through vibrant
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Compass and watch mechanism intertwined
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Mandala asmy sergeant gun twin baby
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Dragon wrapped round
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Kings Crown
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Daisy rose narrisic honeysuckle bouquet
Realism cover-up design 22RealismGenerate similar →
Usmc dog tags hanging from tenessee cactus flower and a tiger…
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Lilly Of The Valley
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Star trek insignia
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Styles that work on the shoulder

Black & grey shoulder cover-up

Black & grey shoulder cover-up

Black rose shoulder cover-up

Black rose shoulder cover-up

Japanese shoulder cover-up

Japanese shoulder cover-up

Floral shoulder cover-up

Floral shoulder cover-up

Blackwork shoulder cover-up

Blackwork shoulder cover-up

Old school shoulder cover-up

Old school shoulder cover-up

Geometric shoulder cover-up

Geometric shoulder cover-up

Realism shoulder cover-up

Realism shoulder cover-up

Shoulder cover-up FAQ

Can you cover up a shoulder tattoo?

Yes. Most shoulder tattoos can be covered with a design that's a bit larger and darker than the original. Upload a photo to see realistic options on your own skin. Wrap the design over the shoulder cap.

What's the best style for a shoulder cover-up?

Black & grey, floral and Japanese pieces cover best on most placements because they combine dark shading with organic shapes. Blackwork is the strongest option for very dark old ink.

Does a shoulder cover-up hurt more than a normal tattoo?

It's similar, but cover-ups usually take longer because of the extra ink and size. Bonier and thinner-skinned areas are more sensitive.

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