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Can you cover a black tattoo with another color?

I have a nautical star on my back. It's black and teal but I've decided I want to get it changed so it's all one color, a regular star. Anyone know if they can cover the black with another color or do I have to make the star all black? Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    NO!!!

    I've been tattooing for 20 years and the only color that covers black is black. You can lighten black tattoos that will allow you to use other colors but they are usually darker colors like blue, dark violet and hunter green.

  • 1 decade ago

    Usually nothing can cover black. Certain lighter shades can change the appearance of it sometimes, but depending on the tattoo and if the ink is faded or not, your options will vary. Best thing to do is talk to a tattoo artist and ask what can be done.

  • 1 decade ago

    no, you can't but why do you want to make it all one color? were the lines poorly drawn? black can only be covered with black unless the current tattoo is very badly faded then it can be covered with another dark color but that usually happens with very old tattoos. good luck with whatever you decide to do.

  • 1 decade ago

    no u can;t cover black with another colour.... but they have this stuff out now and it will fade ur tattoo a bit so that u can cover it with something else....So maybe if u did that then yes.... but it takes a few months to fade it!

    Source(s): My husband is a tattoo artist
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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Sure thing! Just pick a color darker than black, and you're all good.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes with yellow cover up then use skin color make up over the yellow!

    Source(s): KNOWLEDGE
  • 1 decade ago

    It'll end up looking really tacty and unprofessional if you try to cover it up. Do your research before you make your decision.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes but only orange

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    purple tatoo will be ok =)

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