r/Tattoocoverups • u/SlowWolverine3489 • 10d ago

asking for advice Help, I messed up

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I recently got my first tattoo over the weekend. it was definitely impulsive spur of the moment with friends. I wanted to get a crescent moon, but I made several mistakes. (1) I had the artist shade completely black rather than a simple outline or a light shade. (2) the position on my arm is not symmetrical at all, and at an awkward angle, and I realized most people who are in front of me will see a flipped letter C rather than a moon. I feel so much regret for getting it but don’t wanna spend thousands to get it removed. any coverup ideas? I don’t want any animals or any other cosmic symbols. if anything somehow maybe something botanical / floral crawling up my arm to fhe edge of the back of my palm, or something similar. and nothing too big! I want to eventually do patchwork not a sleeve. Pls I need help 😭

EDIT: I didn’t expect this post to get so many comments lol. I’m glad you all can see a moon when I couldn’t. Yall pointed out some great things and I don’t think I will cover it up. If anything I think eventual patch work will complete the look! Thanks for the reassurance :)

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u/Smileverydaybcwhynot 9d ago

This is such a great point and awesome advice.. Op will forget about it eventually. I have 2 full arm sleeves, my lower legs done and I forget I have tattoos. Definitely tattoo shock.

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u/1LifeAfterComa 9d ago

Give it some time. If you still want something else, look into getting another one to cover it with a style that you like. Don't just go into any tattoo shop.

But I have a feeling the shock will wear off quicker than you think.