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Cover-Up Tattoo Studio in Barcelona

Cover-ups and reworks of old tattoos in central Barcelona, with lightening when needed.
Cover-up tattoo in Barcelona, turning an old tattoo into one you want
Тату-салон в Москве

A cover-up tattoo in Barcelona starts with an honest look at what you already have. Not every old tattoo hides in one go: dark, solid ink often needs a few laser lightening sessions first, and pretending otherwise is how people end up with a muddy cover. At our Barcelona studio Sergey designs the new piece, using realism and black-and-grey to work with the old shapes rather than against them, and Alexey handles lightening when the old ink is too dark to cover directly. We will tell you at the consultation whether your tattoo can be covered straight away, needs lightening first, or would be better reworked into a different design. Bring a clear photo of the existing tattoo on WhatsApp and we can give you a realistic plan before you come in. Single-use needles, sealed equipment and English aftercare as standard. Cover-ups are quoted after the consultation; lightening, if needed, is priced separately.

Our services
Студия тату в Москве
Custom tattoo

Custom tattoos in every style at our tattoo studio in Barcelona: realism, black and grey, Japanese, fine line, blackwork and new school. Come with a finished design or have your Barcelona tattoo artist draw one for you, from a small fine-line piece to a full sleeve. We also do cover-ups and scar work. Book a consultation

Permanent makeup

Safe permanent makeup for brows, lips and eyelids at our European studios, with single-use needles. A good option if you do not want to redo your makeup every morning. More about this service

Designs

Our tattoo artists draw custom designs around your idea, for any placement: arm, sleeve, hand, wrist, thigh, neck or back. Styles we work in:

  • Realism and black and grey
  • Japanese
  • Fine line and lettering
  • Blackwork and geometric
  • New school and anime
  • Neo-traditional

When you order a tattoo design, its cost comes off the price of the tattoo.

Piercing

Piercing for ears, nose, lip and brow at our European studios, with sterile single-use equipment. More about this service

Cover-up

Cover-up tattoos: reworking old or faded ink and covering work from other artists. Our tattoo artists turn a tattoo you do not like into one you want to show, in any of our European studios.

Restoration & refresh

When an old tattoo needs refreshing or the lines have blurred. We lighten faded outlines and re-ink with quality colour for a clean result.

Removal

Laser tattoo removal, the safest option compared with removers or skin grafting. Ask us about removal and lightening before a cover-up.

Service prices
Small tattoo (1 session)
From €70
Large tattoos (2+ sessions)
From €250 per session
Anaesthetic
€30
Brows
€180
Eyeliner with shading
€150
Lip blush
€170
Full colour fill
€190
Design
From €40
Highly detailed design
From €120
Earlobe
€25
Nostril
€30
Ear cartilage
€35
Cover-up with lightening
From €350
Cover-up without lightening
From €280
Full re-ink
From €60
Colour refresh
From €70
Laser tattoo removal
From €80
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Our artists
Anton
7+ years

Lead artist of the studio network. Anton tattoos in the Japanese tradition.

Студия тату в Москве
Artist’s work
Yulia
4 years

Yulia designs custom fonts and works in fine line and new school.

Artist’s work
Vasily
5 years

Vasily works in new school and anime and draws every design to order.

Sergey
8+ years

Tattooing since 2012. Colour and black-and-grey realism, large detailed pieces, all drawn to order for each client.

Artist’s work
Alexey
3+ years

Laser tattoo and permanent-makeup removal, plus lightening for cover-ups and corrections.

Artist’s work
Why book with us

A few reasons clients choose our European tattoo studios:

  • Quality custom work. Experienced tattoo artists, professional machines, brand inks, and real specialists in realism, Japanese and fine line.
  • Safety first. Sterile, disinfected equipment, single-use needles, fresh gloves and barrier film for every client.
  • Named, English-speaking tattoo artists with real, healed portfolios you can check before you book.
  • A friendly team that takes the time to get your tattoo idea right.
  • A real, healed portfolio from every artist at our Barcelona studio, plus genuine client reviews.
  • English, Spanish and Russian spoken, so nothing about your design gets lost in translation.
  • By appointment in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), central Barcelona.
  • Custom work only, drawn from scratch around your idea.
  • Free consultations and quotes on WhatsApp before you commit.
  • The same resident artists work in our Barcelona and Berlin studios.
How it works
Price estimate
Or order a design from your photo or drawing
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You choose a time and date that suit you
The tattoo session
Or order a design from your photo or drawing

* for a large tattoo you can book the next session straight away

Frequently asked questions
How is a studio different from a private artist?
A studio means sterile conditions, certified artists, named portfolios and accountability. During healing, keep the tattoo moisturised so the scab stays soft and does not crack, and never pick or scratch it until it heals on its own.
Can any old tattoo be covered?
Most can, but not always in one session. Light or faded tattoos are the easiest. Dark, solid or large old work usually needs one to three laser lightening sessions first so the new design is not fighting the old ink. We tell you honestly which case you are at the consultation.
Will the cover-up be bigger and darker than the old tattoo?
Usually a little. A cover-up needs room to hide the old shapes, so the new design is often somewhat larger and uses enough contrast to break up the lines underneath. Sergey designs it so the result looks like a tattoo you chose, not a patch over something else.
Do your Barcelona artists speak English?
Yes. Our tattoo studio in Barcelona works in English, Spanish and Russian, so you can plan your tattoo without a language barrier. You can see each artist's styles in the "Our artists" section above.
Can the price change after the quote?
No. The price we quote for your tattoo does not change.
What inks and materials do you use?
Professional American inks and single-use, sealed equipment.
Can I come in drunk?
No.
How do I care for a new tattoo?
Your artist explains it in full and gives you written aftercare instructions.

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    Reviews
    Maria
    Highly recommend!

    Great crew, they really know what they are doing.

    Andrey
    Go vegan!

    I have been vegan for 15 years and look after my body, so I chose my studio purely on quality. They delivered.

    Dmitry

    Found them on Google, arranged a time that worked for me with the artist, and the result came out clean and beautiful.

    Contact
    By appointment only.

    Mon-Fri: 11:00 - 21:00
    Sat: 12:00 - 20:00
    Our tattoo studio in Barcelona works by appointment in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

    You get the exact address and directions once your date is confirmed.
    +995 551 527 984 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram)
    info@studio-tattoo.com
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