A shop's map listing gives no indication of whether its artists actually take on cover-ups — reworking old ink takes different skills than fresh-skin work, and plenty of shops quietly turn down cover-up requests without ever posting that anywhere search can read. Every shop on this list confirms cover-up work on its own site or portfolio.
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The Parlor
2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2202
Daily 11-7
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To The Grave Tattoo Co.
2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2218
Daily 11-7
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the parlor
4013 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Daily 11-7
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To The Grave Tattoo Co
4013 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-4403
Daily 11-7
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Dream Chaser Tattoos - The Trinity
159 E Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517-1249
Tue-Fri 12-8, Sat 11-6
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Poisoned Pen Tattoo Co.
153 Patchen Dr, Lexington, KY 40517-4415
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Artful Dodger Ink
10615 W Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40118-8500
By appointment
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Imperial Tattoos
972 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-2063
Mon-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 1-8pm
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Hornets Nest Elite Art Studio
2012 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40220-4207
Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-6
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Infinite Electric Tattoo
3503 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299-1364
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Regeneration Tattoo Gallery
205 Griffin Bell Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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Ink Therapy
929 Skyline Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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Hell or High Water Tattoo Shop
16484 Fort Campbell Blvd, Oak Grove, KY 42262-7207
Wed-Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-6pm, Mon appointment only
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Dancing Dragon Tattoo Studio
15234 Fort Campbell Blvd, Oak Grove, KY 42262-8000
Radcliff 2
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Baldy's Tattoo & Piercing Parlor
673 Knox Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160-1568
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Love and Devotion Historic Tattoo
759 N Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160-1467
Mon-Sat 11 AM-9 PM
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Topper's Fine Line Tattoo
1213 Broadway Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104-2447
Mon-Sat 2-8pm
London 1
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606 Ink
198 Center St, London, KY 40741-1492
Tue-Sat 11-8
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Elite Tattoo Lounge
530 E Center St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Sunday from 2:00-8:00
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Castle of Color
3023 Lexington Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356-9289
Mon 10am-8pm
Richmond 1
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Four Leaf Studios
908 E Main St #1, Richmond, KY 40475
Russell 1
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Maddog Tattooz
1566 Diederich Blvd, Russell, KY 41169-1676
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Ink and Skin Studios
44 7th St, Shelbyville, KY 40065-9661
Also in Kentucky
- Piercing Shops80
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios46
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops28
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios7
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings7
Good to know
Can any tattoo shop do a cover-up?
Not every artist takes cover-up work — it takes more design skill to build a new image that fully hides old lines and saturated color, especially over dark or poorly-faded ink. Before/after cover-up photos in a shop's portfolio are the clearest way to tell whether they actually specialize in it.
Do you need laser removal before getting a cover-up?
Not always — many cover-ups work directly over an old tattoo if it's small, light, or already somewhat faded, but larger or very dark pieces sometimes need a few laser sessions first to fade enough for a clean cover. A consultation with the artist is how you find out which situation you're in.
Where can I buy body jewelry near me?
High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Kentucky. You can browse 23 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.
Who accepts Apple Pay near me?
Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Kentucky, our directory includes 23 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.