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Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in Missouri

25 of the 813 tattoo shops we track in Missouri have cover-up work. Full listings for every city are on the Missouri page.

25studios
16cities
813studios 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.

Kansas City 6

  1. Boss Lady Brows

    5036 NE Parvin Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117-2050

    Open 7 days (KC), Wed-Sun (Kearney)

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
  2. Burning Lotus Tattoo

    4005 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64116-2613

    Mon-Sat 12pm-10pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
  3. Surreal Tattoo Studio

    1222 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111-3826

    Mon-Fri noon

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
  4. Rebel Muse Tattoo

    3829 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111-2048

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
  5. Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading

    13165 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145-1650

    Tue 11-7, Wed-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-4

    Cover-upsCard accepted
  6. Yia Yia's Tattoo

    8439 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114-5811

    Custom designCover-ups

St Louis 3

  1. Enigma Tattoos and Body Piercings

    6635 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO 63130-4544

    Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
  2. Ragtime Tattoo

    3144 Morgan Ford Rd, St Louis, MO 63116-1930

    Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups
  3. Eldritch Brothers

    1982 Arsenal St, St Louis, MO 63118-2503

    Cover-ups

Lee's Summit 2

  1. The Cherry Bomb Tattoo Co.

    1100 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

    Mon-Sun unknown

    Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups
  2. Spot On Health & Beauty

    216 NW Executive Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64063-1841

    Tue-Fri 9am-5pm

    Custom designCover-ups

Springfield 2

  1. Attila Tattoos

    1601 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807-2208

    Tue-Sat 11am-7pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
  2. Birds Eye Tattoo and Art Gallery

    4560 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810-1726

    Mon-Sat 10am-8pm

    Custom designCover-ups

Ava 1

  1. Ozark Ink Tattoo

    214 S Jefferson St, Ava, MO 65608-5543

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups

House Springs 1

  1. Sin in Skin Tattoo Collective

    4654 Gravois Rd, House Springs, MO 63051-1376

    Tue-Sat 2-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-upsCard accepted

Independence 1

  1. Bare Skin Tattoo

    4516 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055-4745

    Cover-ups

Maryland Heights 1

  1. Thirteen Roses Tattoo and Aesthetics

    11988 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043-2506

    Mon-Sat 12-9, Sun closed

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsCard accepted

Moberly 1

  1. The Gilded Lily Tattoo and Piercing

    120 E Coates St, Moberly, MO 65270-2308

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups

Northmoor 1

  1. East Coast Al's Studio

    2408 NW Vivion Rd, Northmoor, MO 64150-9426

    Tue-Sat 12-7pm

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups

Oak Grove 1

  1. Purgatory Tattoos

    1100 S Broadway St, Oak Grove, MO 64075-9272

    Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

    Custom designCover-ups

Pacific 1

  1. Blacksheep Tattoo

    540 E Osage St, Pacific, MO 63069-1706

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only

Park Hills 1

  1. Broken Anchor Tattoo and Piercing Studio

    28 St Joe Dr, Park Hills, MO 63601

    Mon-Sat Noon-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups

Saint Louis 1

  1. Tattoo City

    6316 W Florissant Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136

    Varies by artist

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups

St Peters 1

  1. Ken's Tattoo Alley

    6648 Mexico Rd, St Peters, MO 63376-4131

    Mon–Fri 12pm–8pm, Sat 12pm–6pm

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups

West Plains 1

  1. Devine Designs Tattoo Collective

    702 Worcester Ave, West Plains, MO 65775-2751

    Tue-Sat 12-7pm

    PiercingCustom 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.

Also in Missouri

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 Missouri. You can browse 25 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 Missouri, our directory includes 25 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.