Tattoo problem?

Question

One of my best friends is getting married and I'm the maid of honor. She's going to wear a strapless dress (we both love it) but she has a medium-sized dolphin tattoo on her back and it will show quite vividly. Her in-laws are somewhat conservative. And now she's worried. I asked her to opt for a tattoo removal but she said the scar will show anyway and it will look worse. How do I help her cover the tattoo? Will basic foundation be good? Will it stain the dress? It's going to be a beach wedding, by the way. Thanks for the help :)

She's reading your answers with me right this minute, and now we are arguing about whether to cover it or not. In the beginning I suggested to not cover it at all because, like most of you said, it matches the whole beach wedding thing. But now she's contemplating another dress that will cover her back (which I don't recommend as she already paid for the strapless one) Omg... this is my first duty as a maid of honor... is it okay to argue with the bride?

Answer 1

A wonderful product to use to cover tats or scars is called Dermablend. It is used for people who have birth marks that cover the face and for people who have scars on their faces as well. I have seen it used and it is a really miraculous make up. So you may consider using that, it comes in many forms loose powder, liquid etc. Here is the website. Here is an example of a tat being covered with Dermablend you will be amazed! Check it out for yourself.

Answer 2

Hi Girl, There's nothing wrong with a woman having a tattoo. I bet she was proud of her tattoo,before you meant goody two-shoes her in-laws.You can try hiding it with make-up, but i'm not sure if it will cover it. See i have 3 tattoos myself and i would never hide them from anyone, and 2 are on my back and the other one i won't say.. Anyway you can change the style of the dress by getting another dress.If it was me, i would show it off. Your husband to be is marrying you not your tattoo, and what is parents think or say,doesn't matter. What ever you pick have a beautiful wedding and a happy life. Oh congrats and be proud. A Friend.

Clowmy

Answer 3

... correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this HER wedding? Why should she have to consider what her in-laws think? They're just going to be sitting there and shutting the hell up about it lest they want to make a scene and become known as the crazy conservative crackhead relatives. It's her body, and if she's ashamed of the tattoo, hit her upside the head for me because she shouldn't have gotten it in the first place. She got it because she likes it.... period. It's her day, and she doesn't have to cover it up if she does not want to. If she actually does, then throw some make-up on it... how sad.

Answer 4

Depending on how bright the colors are, covering it with make up would just draw more attention to it. If it's outdoors you run the risk of beads of sweat melting the makeup off anyway. I wouldn't do removal, like she said, because of scarring. I'm not sure how big it is, but I suppose if it's light, practice putting makeup on it. Otherwise I say screw the in-laws, they aren't going to raise their hands and object the marriage over a tattoo, are they? And if they do, that's no family I want to be in! Crazy! Haha.

Answer 5

You could try some stage makeup. It will be heavier and tend to stay on better. There is a makeup out there called Dermablend and it was designed to cover scars, birthmarks and tattoos! In a pinch, you could always seek someone out to airbrush over the tattoo for the day. Maybe even one of those spray on tans would lighten it. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

.Have a shawl or wrap which she can hide it if she feels the necessity. Also if her hair is long enough wear it down. and if not she could get a long hair piece. As it is her day, I'd suggest that if she likes her tattoo she should show it off.
I know a girl who actually had temporary tattoo's air- brushed on for her wedding day (pretty white unicorn on her shoulder).
I have a tatto on the back of my neck which i will cover for the ceremony, but plan to show off for the reception. it is all a matter of personal choice.
Good luck to your friend.

Answer 7

I have a tattoo that showed in my dress which was spaghetti straps. I personally saw that as a part of who I am, and anyone who didnt like it could look away.

Talk to a person at a good makeup counter and ask them what they would recommend if she does choose to cover it. That way when she sweats or someone hugs her it doesnt rub off. They will be able to tell you what brands are better than others.

Edit: I forgot to say my wedding was at a lake as well. :)

Answer 8

Removing it will look worse. Dermablend works really well for covering tattoos. You can get it online. If not, leave the dolphin alone, it is a beach wedding after all.

Answer 9

My advice to you is........... Dont cover the tattoo, it is a part of who she is and a part of her life, her in-laws probably wont even say a thing about it..... i have in-laws that are also on the conservative side but they like my tattoos because they mean something to me..... if she is that nervous about it she should just talk to them about it, it cant hurt to do that.... but she should definately not change the dress that she loves for something minor like this...... just keep reasuuring her that everything is going to be fine and the dolphin tattoo will not be a problem........

Answer 10

Wow a beach wedding with a dolphin tattoo? That sets the theme. I would think that the in - laws would accept her for who she is, not for what she has. To answer your question, liquid foundation would work.