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Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in Massachusetts

35 of the 512 tattoo shops we track in Massachusetts have cover-up work. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

35studios
27cities
512studios 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.

Plymouth 3

  1. Blue Jacket Tattoo Company and Laser Removal

    56 Samoset St, Plymouth, MA 02360-4555

    Tue-Sat 11am-6pm

    Custom designCover-upsCard accepted
    Call Website All Plymouth

  2. Over the Moon Tattoo Studio

    55 Commerce Way, Plymouth, MA 02360-7252

    Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Plymouth

  3. Generation One Tattoo

    41 Court St, Plymouth, MA 02360-3821

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Plymouth

Arlington 2

  1. Ink by Mina Tattoo Shop

    71 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02476-5962

    Custom designCover-upsCard accepted
    Call Website All Arlington

  2. Ink Jam Tattoo Studio

    12 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02474-4133

    Wed-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Arlington

Everett 2

  1. Ferry Street Ink

    8 Ferry St, Everett, MA 02149-4920

    11am-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Everett

  2. Timeless Ink Tattoos

    183 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149-2424

    12pm-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Everett

New Bedford 2

  1. Little City Tattoos Ink & Beauty

    468 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02744-1432

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All New Bedford

  2. Banner & Bone Tattoo Company

    984 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All New Bedford

Northampton 2

  1. Niteowl Tattoo

    6 Service Center Rd, Northampton, MA 01060-1900

    Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun appointment

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Northampton

  2. Removery Tattoo Removal and Fading

    271 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA 01060

    Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm

    Cover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Northampton

Tewksbury 2

  1. Lucid Arts Tattoo Studio

    361 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876-1773

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Tewksbury

  2. Route 38 Tattoo Company

    2297 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876-3167

    Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Tewksbury

Westfield 2

  1. Ink Busters Tattoo Removal and Fading

    38 School St, Westfield, MA 01085-0900

    By Appointment

    Cover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Westfield

  2. Nitemare Tattoos

    3 Old Pochassic St, Westfield, MA 01085-1527

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Westfield

Abington 1

  1. Dom Astro Tattoo Company

    1238 Bedford St, Abington, MA 02351-1467

    mon-sat: 11am-7pm

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Abington

Ayer 1

  1. Trophy Life Tattoo

    32 Main St, Ayer, MA 01432

    PiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Ayer

Belmont 1

  1. Courtney Jo Tattoos

    2 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478-4008

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Belmont

Boston 1

  1. Seaport Tattoo Company

    380 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127-2407

    11am-7pm daily

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Boston

Feeding Hills 1

  1. Realm Tattoos

    497 Springfield St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030-2158

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Feeding Hills

Framingham 1

  1. Disappearing inc.

    150 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, MA 01701-7850

    Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm

    Cover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Framingham

Haverhill 1

  1. Hell Town Tattoo

    4 Railroad Sq, Haverhill, MA 01832-5522

    PiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Haverhill

Holbrook 1

  1. Neetlejuice Ink llc

    21 N Franklin St, Holbrook, MA 02343-1501

    Tue-Sun 12pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Holbrook

Hudson 1

  1. Bohemian Social Club Tattoo

    45 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749-2166

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Hudson

Hyannis 1

  1. Spilt Milk Gallery

    548 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601-5408

    Tue-Sat 11am-8pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Hyannis

Lawrence 1

  1. Disappearing Inc Lawren

    354 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 01843-1754

    Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Lawrence

Lowell 1

  1. Lowell Ink

    161 Worthen St, Lowell, MA 01852-1821

    Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Lowell

Mashpee 1

  1. Seawitch Tattoo

    22 Falmouth Rd, Mashpee, MA 02649-2743

    By appointment

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Mashpee

Newton 1

  1. Garden Glow Tattoo

    449 Newtonville Ave, Newton, MA 02460

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Newton

North Andover 1

  1. Tattoos by Jonathan Gardner

    52 Beechwood Dr, North Andover, MA 01845-1023

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All North Andover

Watertown 1

  1. Always & Forever Tattoo Studio

    565 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472-4102

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Watertown

West Boylston 1

  1. Khan Tattoo

    287 W Boylston St, West Boylston, MA 01583-2369

    Custom designCover-ups
    Website All West Boylston

Westwood 1

  1. Nath Tattoo

    286 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090-1908

    Mon-Sat 11am-7pm

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Westwood

Williamsburg 1

  1. Charon Arts

    49 Main St, Williamsburg, MA 01096-9404

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Williamsburg

Worcester 1

  1. Ideal Americana Tattoo Company

    647 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602-1754

    PiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Worcester
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.

Also in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts. You can browse 35 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 Massachusetts, our directory includes 35 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.