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Cover-Up Tattoos

Reworking old or unwanted tattoos in Barcelona and Berlin, with lightening when needed.
Cover-up tattoos that actually cover
Тату-салон в Москве

A cover-up is the hardest kind of tattoo to do well, because the artist is solving a problem someone else created. The honest truth is that not every old tattoo can be hidden in one session: dark, solid ink usually needs a few laser lightening sessions first, and skipping that step is how covers turn out muddy. At our studios Sergey designs cover-ups in realism and black-and-grey so the new piece works with the old shapes, and Alexey handles lightening when the existing ink is too dark to cover directly. Send a clear photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly which case you are in: cover now, lighten first, or rework into something different. We do cover-ups in both cities, in English. See the city pages for cover-ups in Barcelona and cover-ups in Berlin.

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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Thinking about a tattoo in Barcelona or Berlin?
Send your idea and get a quote.
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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
Book your session
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 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.
How much does a cover-up cost?
A cover-up is quoted after we see the old tattoo, because the price depends on its size, how dark it is and whether it needs lightening first. Lightening, when needed, is priced separately. Send a photo on WhatsApp for a realistic estimate.
Do your artists speak English?
Yes. English is the working language at our Barcelona and Berlin studios, and we also speak Spanish and Russian. Your consultation, sketch approval and aftercare all happen in your language.
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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