16 Tattoo Cover-Ups That Will Make You Say ‘Thank God.’

There’s nothing more regrettable than a bad tattoo.

A bad clothing choice, or even a bad haircut are temporary. You can grow out of your emo phase and hide in a closet while your hair grows back. But when you get a bad tattoo, it stays. That is, unless you’re like these people and get an excellent cover-up, turning your terrible ink into a work of art you’d be proud to display.

1. This s***y wave that became an awesome wave.

2. This Russian nesting doll that could never have been worse.

3. This amazing flower bouquet.

4. This great Harry Potter tribute.

5. This pirate ship breathing new life.