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Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in Minnesota

20 of the 478 tattoo shops we track in Minnesota have cover-up work. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

20studios
15cities
478studios 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.

St Paul 3

  1. RCKT Tattoo Arts

    1424 White Bear Ave N, St Paul, MN 55106-2403

    W/Th/F/Sat/Sun 12-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
  2. Hung's Tattoo Parlor

    377 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103-2018

    Mon-Sat 11-9pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
  3. Hellbent Forever Tattoo

    1326 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105-2882

    Tue-Sat 12-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups

Duluth 2

  1. Fable Grove Tattoo

    313 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802-1676

    Wed-Sat 11am-6pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
  2. Stronghold Tattoo Studio

    2022 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806-2904

    Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups

Minneapolis 2

  1. Tough Love Studio

    4213 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3334

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
  2. The Truth Tattoos MPLS

    1200 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2400

    Mon-Sat 1pm-9pm

    Cover-ups

Saint Paul 2

  1. The Truth Tattoos

    1991 Burns Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55119

    Mon-Sat 1pm-9pm

    Cover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
  2. Blasted Ink Studio

    1722 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104-3614

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups

Annandale 1

  1. A-Town Tattoo

    48 Oak Ave S, Annandale, MN 55302-1205

    By Appointment

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only

Blaine 1

  1. Time Bomb Ink

    10141 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434-3666

    Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun-Mon by appt

    Custom designCover-ups

Bloomington 1

  1. Blasted ink MOA

    356 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425-4511

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsCard accepted

Eagan 1

  1. Permanent Mark Tattoo

    1095 Diffley Rd, Eagan, MN 55123-1535

    By appointment only

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only

Fridley 1

  1. Latessa Tattoo

    1214 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, MN 55432-5170

    Cover-upsAppointment only

Little Falls 1

  1. Skyline Tattoo Studio

    202 1st St NE, Little Falls, MN 56345-2604

    Mon 10am-6pm, Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only

Maple Grove 1

  1. Identity Tattoo

    7860 Vinewood ln n suite 16, Maple Grove, MN 55369

    Cover-upsAppointment only

Mora 1

  1. Uncle Andy's Tattoo

    123 S Union St, Mora, MN 55051-1542

    Custom designCover-ups

Mound 1

  1. The Harbor Tattoo Studio

    2236 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364

    Custom designCover-ups

St Cloud 1

  1. Cream City Tattoo

    11 6th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303-4700

    Mon-Sun 10am-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only

Woodbury 1

  1. The Truth Tattoos

    2190 Eagle Creek Ln, Woodbury, MN 55129-3203

    Mon-Sat 1-9pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
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 Minnesota. You can browse 20 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 Minnesota, our directory includes 20 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.