How faded does black ink need to be for a cover up?

I have a distinct shape on my arm and I want to get it covered. I spoke to a few artists about covers who all recommended I get some laser to fade the black lines and then it would be a lot easier to cover.

So does it have to be gone back to skin colour or can new ink go over it if it’s…[Read more]

Just looking for some advice. I got a tattoo nearly two years ago and wasn’t happy with it from the start due to an unwanted curve in it.

I asked several tattoo parlours about cover ups and I’ve been told that for a cover up I should get rid of the black first. I was also told the red would not come out. Since then, I’ve had ten sessions of…[Read more]