Getting a tattoo has almost become a rite of passage. But for people with darker skin tones, getting that perfect ink can be a lot more stressful. Jacci Gresham and Christopher Mensah are part of a rising community of tattoo artists that are making sure all clients get a long-lasting ink, no matter their shade. For darker complexions, tattoos that fade and muddy over time are common the ink doesn't always come out like the sketches on the parlor walls. Even big tattoo artists like "Ink Master" season two winner Steve Tefft said in an episode that working darker skin because "they take away half your skillsets."
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Why It's Hard For People Of Color To Get Great Tattoos
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