But are blackout tattoos safe for your skin?
And are they a form of cultural appropriation?
Below, we spoke with a tattoo artist for their thoughts.
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What Is a Blackout Tattoo?
Blackout tattoos are sometimes used to cover-up older ink, but theyve also seen rising popularity as first-pass tattoos.
If youre getting a blackout tattoo done by an experienced, reputable tattoo artist (as you should!
This makes it difficult to diagnose skin conditions like melanoma or skin anomalies.
Meet the Experts
Elisheba Mrozikis a tattoo artist at Queen Bee Ink in Nashville.
She is a former contestant on Spike TVs Ink Master and IndieVilleTVs 2015 Tattoo Artist of the Year.
She has won multiple awards at conventions throughout the world.
Are Blackout Tattoos a Form of Cultural Appropriation?
Perhaps the most negative aspect of blackout tattoos is the fact that theyre generally seen as cultural appropriation.
I do think it is a form of cultural appropriation, she explains.
Ignorance of something does not excuse people from its consequences, says Mrozik.
