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Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in Maine

10 of the 202 tattoo shops we track in Maine have cover-up work. Full listings for every city are on the Maine page.

10studios
6cities
202studios statewide

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.

Bangor 2

  1. Forecastle Tattoo

    65 State St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Bangor

  2. Forecastle Tattoo

    60 May St, Bangor, ME 04401-6465

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Bangor

Brunswick 2

  1. Black Element Tattoo

    17 Stanwood Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Brunswick

  2. Altered Image

    14 Thomas Point Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011

    PiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Brunswick

Holden 2

  1. Nuclear Tattoo

    Holden, ME

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Website All Holden

  2. Nightshade Tattoo & Laser

    30 Debeck Dr, Holden, ME 04429-7157

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Holden

Portland 2

  1. Gemstone Tattoo

    305 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-4604

    Thu-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Portland

  2. Ryan Fleming Tattoos

    1041 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102-1042

    Tue-Sat 11am-6pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Portland

Augusta 1

  1. Wright Tattoo

    194 Eight Rod Rd, Augusta, ME 04330-8106

    Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat by appt

    PiercingCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Augusta

Brewer 1

  1. Sons of Loki Tattoo

    510 S Main St, Brewer, ME 04412-2423

    By appointment

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Brewer
Bring a photo of your existing tattoo when you ask for a quote. Cover-ups almost always start with a consultation, since the old tattoo's size, color, and how faded it is all determine what design can realistically hide it — and pricing typically runs higher than an original piece of the same size.

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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 Maine. You can browse 10 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 Maine, our directory includes 10 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.