Covering a tattoo

[Snapdragon]

I'm job-hunting, and sometimes it's necessary to cover the 2"x3" tribal dragon tattoo I have on my forearm. Now that it's getting warmer, it's VERY uncomfortable wearing jackets or long sleeves.

Makeup is a PITA. Does anyone know of a quick effective way to cover a small-ish tattoo besides big bandaids? Ideally, I'd like some sort of patch that is like the bandaid but not a bandaid.

I've looked at Tatjacket, and it's a possibility, but I'm afraid it might be hot and uncomfortable having a band of stretchy nylon around my arm all day. I'm also looking at Tat2X cover tape as a possibility.

Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[Crbn79]

I'm job-hunting, and sometimes it's necessary to cover the 2"x3" tribal dragon tattoo I have on my forearm. Now that it's getting warmer, it's VERY uncomfortable wearing jackets or long sleeves.

Makeup is a PITA. Does anyone know of a quick effective way to cover a small-ish tattoo besides big bandaids? Ideally, I'd like some sort of patch that is like the bandaid but not a bandaid.

I've looked at Tatjacket, and it's a possibility, but I'm afraid it might be hot and uncomfortable having a band of stretchy nylon around my arm all day. I'm also looking at Tat2X cover tape as a possibility.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Suffer through the long sleeve shirts. I've done it before just because I hate short sleeve dress shirts.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

What about something like an ace bandage, elbow/arm brace? Like this...

Amazon.com: ACE Elasto-Preene Elbow Support, Large/Extra Large: Health & Personal Care

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

I wonder if any kind of bandage might give the message that you're accident prone and may end up missing a lot of work. Or maybe even a risk for a workman's comp claim.

(at first I was just kidding, but really you never know) I'd go with long sleeves.

 

[JetGirl]

Why cover it?
Didn't you get it for a reason (whether an identity statement or personal reason)? If it meant enough to do it, why hide it only to reveal it later? Just be up-front and who you are.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Oh the places this thread can/will go...

I, too, would just wear sleeves. Y'all women-folk have many more "light weight" long-sleeved clothing options than do us men-folk.

-J-

 

[Crbn79]

Why cover it?
Didn't you get it for a reason (whether an identity statement or personal reason)? If it meant enough to do it, why hide it only to reveal it later? Just be up-front and who you are.

Because some people develop a prejudice against things like that. In a job interview you want every factor you can control in your favor. We just talked about this and Dreadlocks in class yesterday.

 

[Shiver]

Easiest way to cover tattoos is to not get them in the first place.

Then its pretty simple.

 

[Snapdragon]

Why cover it?
Didn't you get it for a reason (whether an identity statement or personal reason)? If it meant enough to do it, why hide it only to reveal it later? Just be up-front and who you are.

I will have to cover it once I get the job, so I might as well start with the interviews.

 

[Crbn79]

Easiest way to cover tattoos is to not get them in the first place.

Then its pretty simple.

Brilliant idea....That's about as useful a response as a pile of bird poop.

 

[Snapdragon]

Oh the places this thread can/will go...

I, too, would just wear sleeves. Y'all women-folk have many more "light weight" long-sleeved clothing options than do us men-folk.

-J-

Notsomuch. Women's (esp. plus size) long-sleeve dressier tops are nearly always polyester. I have a few long-sleeved blouses I can wear for interviews, but I also need a long-term solution for when I get a job.

 

[jagee]

Sweat bands.

 

[Que]

I just saw a video about a new makeup type cover that has been created. I'll see if I can find the video.


[video=youtube_share;9mIBKifOOQQ]http://youtu.be/9mIBKifOOQQ[/video]

 

[Snapdragon]

Sweat bands.

'Cuz they're so classy.

 

[Shiver]

Brilliant idea....That's about as useful a response as a pile of bird poop.

There is always laser removal.

But no there is no really easy way to cover a tattoo. The best way is to get them only in places that will be covered by a t-shirt. I have friends with full length sleeve tats and facial piercings that constantly complain that the only jobs they can get involve gas stations, or chief floor mopper at the local greasy spoon.


Use Common sense when getting body art is all I'm saying.

 

[Que]

I just saw a video about a new makeup type cover that has been created. I'll see if I can find the video.


[video=youtube_share;9mIBKifOOQQ]http://youtu.be/9mIBKifOOQQ[/video]

Fount it.

 

[mrjarrell]

Looks like you need Lock-It Tattoo Concealer, Snapdragon. It's available at your local Sephora (I think many JC Penney's have Sephora shops in them). Kat Von D does it and it looks like it works.

Lock-It Tattoo Concealer - Kat Von D | Sephora

 

[JetGirl]

I will have to cover it once I get the job, so I might as well start with the interviews.

Ok, I misread the "covering it up" as "for the job hunt only".
Let's see a pic!

 

[Crbn79]

Ok, I misread the "covering it up" as "for the job hunt only".
Let's see a pic!

I could not resist.

 

[JetGirl]

I could not resist.

I had to rep that.