Tattoo styles
Cover-Up Tattoos in Edmonton, North London
Stuck with a tattoo you'd rather forget? You're not alone, and it's usually more fixable than you'd think. At N9 Tattoo in Edmonton, Ivan Todorov has spent over 30 years turning faded, dark and unwanted tattoos into work people are actually proud of — including plenty that other shops across North London and Enfield had given up on.
A good cover-up is part art, part engineering. Old ink doesn't just vanish under new ink, so the design, the shadows and the colours all have to work with what's already there. That's the bit that takes experience, and it's the bit Ivan has spent thirty years getting right.
Bring us whatever you've got — an ex's name, a blowout, a stick-and-poke, or something that just hasn't aged well. We'll take a proper look, tell you straight what's realistic, sketch a direction and give you a clear price before anything touches your skin.
Most shops nearby don't really do cover-ups. So if you've been told yours can't be done, come and get a second opinion at N9 Tattoo before you give up on it.
Why choose N9 for this
- Free, honest assessment — send a photo before you visit
- Specialists in dark and heavily-saturated cover-ups
- Custom designs built around what's already there
- Realistic advice on what can (and can't) be covered
Portfolio
Cover-Ups work at N9 Tattoo
A look at pieces in this style. Real studio photos are added as the portfolio grows.
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Find us
N9 Tattoo Studio, Edmonton
In the heart of Edmonton, easy to reach from across Enfield and North London. Walk-ins welcome, or book ahead for larger pieces.
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 11:00–17:00 · Closed Sunday
- Phone
- 07971 96 27 52
Let's talk about your piece
Tell us your idea, size and placement for your cover-ups tattoo — or send a reference photo — and get an honest quote from N9 Tattoo in Edmonton.