Many people get blackout drunk to forget their misfortunes…others, well, get e blackout tattoo. So what is it?
While I was looking for interesting topics for my next tattoo article, I stumbled upon a phrase that perplexed me. “A blackout tattoo…what is it?” I’ve asked myself. “It must be when someone gets tattooed while under the influence of alcohol, and then regrets it.”
Oh, boy, was I mistaken…
A blackout tattoo has nothing to do with drinking, but it does have a lot to do with previous regrets because people get them to hide their tattoos and the memories that come with them. Nowadays, blackout tattoos mean more than just a cover-up. They are an art form — bold, brutal, and I can’t wait to tell you about them.
What Is a Blackout Tattoo?
If your body is a coloring book, it would be done in blackout style. Blackout tattoo, as the name recalls is made by filling in a vast region of the body with nothing but black ink. The most popular spots for a blackout tattoo are usually the arms and legs, but with their rise in popularity, there’re placed everywhere — from necks, and booties, to sternum tattoos and full bodysuits.
The original version of a blackout tattoo, as I said, is much like a coloring book. Once done, people look like they’ve put an additional layer of clothing on their bodies. Since individuals began to play with the placement of these tattoos, it wasn’t long before artists and tattoo fanatics began to experiment with the style. Blackout tattoos are no longer just a thick, solid covering of black ink. Professionals combine the black with other techniques, for example, the American traditional tattoo style. How so? You’ll see in a bit, there’s a huge section of blackout tattoo designs waiting for you down below.
Why Do People Get a Blackout Tattoo?
As it turns out, there are more and more people that like to get covered in tattoos from head to toes. But how many of them are certain they won’t be having any tattoo regrets? Sh*t happens, and there comes a time in life when you’ll regret not one tattoo, but a whole sleeve of yours.
Luckily, blackout tattoos can cover up those BIG mistakes and people seem to like the alternative. One, you don’t have to go on laser removals that cost a huge amount of money, are painful, and time-consuming. Second, it makes your body look like from another dimension.
What to Expect When Getting a Blackout Tattoo?
Blackout tattoos can make you look like a magical creature sent to Earth, or a bone-chilling demon waiting to take its next victim to Hell. It is entirely up to you what you want to be. But choose wisely, because you can’t conceal a tattoo of this kind, nor laser remove it.
Are you ready to embrace the darkness? Before you make a decision, consider the following:
- Bigger area equals more tattoo sessions, more needles, and greater pain;
- The tattoo artist must go over the spot multiple times for the tattoo to turn out completely solid;
- For a blackout tattoo you’ll be most likely charged by hour rather than per piece;
- You should budget at least $200 for a little part of your skin to be blacked out;
- It takes around two weeks for it to partially heal, but it will take six months to totally recover;
- Expect your blackout tattoo to itch and peel at some point;
- Say goodbye to seeing your natural skin ever again;
- Blackout tattoos may need 15 or more sessions with a laser removal;
- The tattoo pain chart won’t help you with this one, as blackout tattoos are freaking painful;
- Due to the high amount of pigment, your skin may suffer rashes, allergic recation, or skin infections;
Blackout Tattoo Designs
Now that you are all informed about blackout tattoos, it’s time to look at some designs. If you ask me, they are the best candidates for a custom tattoo design. Since we are going with a black coloring book, it might as well be a good one, right?
Blackout Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Blackout Leg Sleeve Tattoo
Blackout Hand Tattoo
Blackout Neck Tattoo
Blackout Back Tattoo
Blackout Forearm Tattoo
Blackout Leg Tattoo
Blackout Chest Tattoo
Blackout Full Body Tattoo
Final Thoughts: Blackout Tattoos Are a Form of Body Modification Like No Other, but Are They Socially Acceptable?
Deciding to darken a major area of your skin might be troublesome, especially for white folks. Yup, think about it — you are turning your skin into a darker complexion when people of that same color endure discrimination on a daily basis. So what’s it gonna be? Many will judge you, one way or the other, so I say, if you are passionate about it, go for it. I, too, am also passionate about things, especially mushrooms. So here’s another interesting topic for y’all to read — Mushroom tattoo.
