Cover-Up Queen · Floral · Neo-Traditional · TNT Tattoo

Heather Baldwin

Cover-ups that erase old chapters. Floral pieces that mean something. The manager who keeps TNT running. If it's been bothering you for years, she'll fix it.

TNT Tattoo Since 1993 Cover-Up Queen · Floral · Neo-Trad 20% Military Discount Walk-Ins Welcome
About Heather

If you've been hiding it under long sleeves, bring it to Heather.

Heather Baldwin is the cover-up queen at TNT Tattoo and the manager who keeps the shop running. In her own words: "Cover-ups · Traditional · Neo-traditional · Illustrative · Black and Grey" — that's the range. She's been doing this long enough to look at almost any existing tattoo and tell you, honestly, what it'll take to fix it.

Her favorite cover-ups are the ones with stories. The ex's name turned into a peony bouquet. The garage flash piece from 2009 reborn as a clean neo-traditional bird. The faded tribal that becomes a rosary draped through roses. Heather doesn't judge what's already on your skin. She helps you decide what you'd rather it be.

Outside of cover-ups, she works in florals, neo-traditional, birds with roses, anatomical hearts, rosary pieces, wolves with flowers — anything where surgical linework and feminine composition matter. Her portfolio reads like a quiet rebellion against generic flash.

She's Hawaii-licensed (#6423) and has been a fixture at TNT since the shop expanded its bench. As manager, she's also the one keeping our scheduling honest, our supply room stocked, and our standards high. If you call the shop, you might catch her first.

Cover-Ups Floral Neo-Traditional Birds & Roses Anatomical Hearts Rosary Pieces Feminine Custom Wolves & Flowers
What Heather Tattoos

The signature work.

Cover-Ups

Heather's specialty. Heavy black, color saturation, prior cover-ups — she's worked through it all. Honest consultations: if laser fading would make the cover-up better, she'll say so up front.

Floral Pieces

Peonies, roses, wildflowers, anatomical botanical. Single stems or full sleeves. Soft shading, clean linework, color that holds.

Neo-Traditional

The traditional structure (bold lines, saturated palette) opened up with modern composition and brighter pigment ranges. Sweet spot for her color work.

Birds & Roses

Her most-requested motif. Sparrows, swallows, eagles paired with rose work. Always custom — never the same composition twice.

Anatomical Hearts

Anatomical heart with floral wraps. Religious symbols. Memorial pieces. The pieces that mean something deeper than decoration.

Rosary & Religious

Rosary draping, Sacred Heart, devotional pieces. Heather treats religious work with the gravity it deserves — clean linework, dignified composition.

The Cover-Up Process

How a cover-up actually works with Heather.

  1. Send photos. Text 808-486-4868 with multiple angles of the existing tattoo, in good light. Note placement and dimensions.
  2. Free consultation. Heather assesses feasibility: is this a one-session cover-up, a two-session, or does it need laser fading first? She'll be honest.
  3. Design phase. She designs the new piece specifically to bury the old one. Florals, dark linework, and high-contrast subjects work best as cover material.
  4. Session day. Cover-ups take longer than fresh tattoos — plan for 3-6 hours depending on size. Bring food, water, and patience.
  5. Heal. Heather sends you home with full aftercare. Cover-ups need extra care during healing because of the extra ink load.
  6. Touch-up at 6 weeks. Some cover-ups need a follow-up to make sure no old ink ghosts through. Included in original price.

Send Cover-Up Photos to Heather

Recent Work

Heather's portfolio.

Selected pieces. Full feed: @heatherbaldwintattoos.

Full feed: @heatherbaldwintattoos · or text Heather for cover-up samples.

Book A Session

Tell Heather what you're after.

Cover-up? Floral? Custom? Submit below and she'll respond with feasibility, a quote, and dates.

Prefer to text? Tap to text 808-486-4868

Questions

Common questions about booking with Heather.

How do I book a cover-up?

Text 808-486-4868 with photos of the existing tattoo from multiple angles, what you want to cover it with, and placement. Heather will reply with feasibility, a quote, and consultation dates.

Can any tattoo be covered up?

Most can. Heather has covered heavy black, color saturation, and prior cover-ups. Some require laser fading first — she'll tell you honestly if that's the case. Free consultation to assess.

How much does a cover-up cost?

Cover-ups cost more than fresh tattoos — they take more design work and longer sessions. Small cover-ups start around $300; larger or complex ones $800-$2,500+. Free consultation gives you the exact quote.

How long do cover-ups take?

3-6 hours depending on size and complexity. Some need two sessions. Plan for a longer day than a fresh tattoo.

Does Heather manage the shop?

Yes — Heather is the shop manager at TNT in addition to her artist role. Scheduling questions, artist availability, shop operations — she's the one to reach.

Military discount?

Yes — 20% off for active military, veterans, and military family. Bring your ID.

Walk-ins?

Yes — walk-ins welcome at TNT. Cover-ups always need a consult first, but smaller floral or neo-traditional can sometimes be done same-day. Call 808-486-4868 to check Heather's availability.

Visit TNT Tattoo

99-016 Kamehameha Highway, Unit B · Aiea

Minutes from Pearl Harbor and Hickam AFB. Easy parking out front.

Get In Touch

Address
99-016 Kamehameha Hwy, Unit B
Aiea, HI 96701
Phone
808-486-4868
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