So you have the coolest tattoos and the last thing you want to do is cover them up. Believe me, I know! Unfortunately, you have one of those jobs that requires you to hide your tattoos. Now maybe you don't love your job, but the paycheck is kind of nice or maybe you really dig your job and you just play along when you have to. So, what do you do?
Depending on the size and location of your tattoo, you might be able to get away with a bandaid. But you know most people don't usually stop at one tattoo or their tattoo is larger than a postage stamp. I will assume your tattoo needs more than a bandaid. Besides, bandaids can get pretty irritating to the skin when you have to wear them all of the time.
Your first option is an Ace bandage or maybe even a sock you made into a sleeve cover up. There are all kinds of creative ways to cover a tattoo! Ace bandages make you look like you are injured and may get you some unwanted attention. Someone may ask you "Do you need help carrying that?". If you would rather not have that kind of attention, you may want to try something else. Ace bandages and "socks" don't necessarily hold up well to multiple washing and may not look so nice after a short time.
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