Covering Self-Harm Scars with Intention and Care

Tattooing over self-harm scars isn’t just about hiding what happened. For many people, it’s about reclaiming the skin they survived in. If you’re thinking about covering your scars with a tattoo, know this: I approach that work with respect, care, and absolutely no pressure.

🩹 1. You Don’t Owe Me a Backstory

You don’t have to explain how the scars got there. You don’t have to disclose a diagnosis or walk me through your trauma. I’ll ask about the physical texture of the skin so I can plan the technical side of the tattoo, but your emotional history is yours to share—or not.

✋ 2. Consent Is Ongoing

Some clients come in ready. Some change their minds halfway through the consult. That’s allowed. Just because you booked the appointment doesn’t mean you’re obligated to follow through. I’ll check in before we start, while we work, and after the session. You can pause, reschedule, or say no at any point.

🧠 3. Scar Tissue Heals Differently

Tattooing over scar tissue takes patience and a tailored approach. Raised, stretched, or shiny areas may not hold ink the same way as unscarred skin. I’ll be honest with you about what’s possible and how I plan to adapt the design. There’s no such thing as “perfect” skin here—just surfaces we respect.

🎯 4. You Can Choose Visibility or Privacy

Some clients want a bold, visible reclaiming of space. Others want something small and subtle that’s just for them. Both are valid. This is your body. You decide who it’s for.

🤝 5. It’s Not About Erasing the Past

Tattooing over self-harm scars doesn’t erase what happened. It doesn’t have to. What it can do is shift the story. It can make a space that felt painful into something chosen. It can mark survival. It can mark nothing at all—just something beautiful you picked for yourself.

You don’t need a reason that sounds profound. “Because I want to” is enough.

Covering self-harm scars isn’t just an artistic process—it’s an emotional one. I’ll meet you where you are, move at your pace, and honor your story even if you never say a word of it out loud.