Good Deeds: The Tattoo Artist Helping People Cover Their Scars | The Russell Howard Hour

[@demonheart13]

This is so sweet, I'm glad this man exists

[@danieltaylor9509]

He not dealing with the underline issue

[@60reeve]

Seeing this video literally hours after I've torn my arms to shreds again because of the mental health team failing me again, leaving me a weekend without support again despite gps asking multipul times not to leave me... fills me with a bit of hope that there are some really good people out there who genuinely care!

[@Jess-ek9rf]

Just wanted to say, as a fellow SH sufferer, you are so special and it truly does get better. It still fucking sucks though. Mental health teams suck too, I promise if you keep fighting you will find people who help you

[@60reeve]

@@Jess-ek9rf thank you so much 🧡

[@livb6945]

It does get better. ❤️

[@KatieM786]

@60reeve I know the words sound hollow when you are in the depths of the darkness. It really does get better. It's not your fault you are in a war between you and your brain. Sending you compassion and understanding, love from a stranger on the internet. Xxx

[@sirishill]

It sucks. I'm sorry you feel alone, but there's an entire community out there in this country that are going through the same thing and support each other. Reach out to friends etc. I've helped myself a lot but building a support team of friends around me and giving myself small goals to achieve throughout the week. I'm going through the same thing with my mental health team. They never contact me unless I call every single day demanding that they talk to me. I have been waiting for fourteen months just to have an assessment in the meantime I'm left isolated at home with a reducing quality of life.

[@niall-b4902]

You sir, are an angel, take a bow ❤

[@rebeccawebb114]

This guy is an absolute gem❤️ I wish he was closer to London I need my entire left forearm done bc of self harm scars.

[@mistyo2158]

Find a way to go and see him, you deserve to have a beautiful tattoo! :) but either way tattoo or not you are still beautiful just the way you are

[@KatieM786]

I've got a brilliant tattooist in London who understands this kind of thing, it's hard if you can't afford to pay though.xx

[@Thats-Akumetsu]

I like your cuts G🖐🏼

[@olliesmusic2586]

@@Thats-Akumetsu it's good to make things funny but some people might see that as insensitive

[@clogcandy]

Love the story and this man is really a gem for doing what he does. Highlighting is one thing, giving the people who this speaks to a way to contribute should be in the links provided at a bare minimum.

[@blazevoptixzz9748]

One word: WHOLESOME

[@sammemrys8195]

Brilliant fellow. And brave people who come forward to get the tattoos and try to move through their personal pain.

[@tobermory88]

What a kind way to help

[@andyhutley2857]

Small acts and gestures can be more important for the right people, this kind of offer without judgement is certainly one of them

[@SmartyKOTR]

What a amazing guy giving his time to help people.

[@Masanumi]

I know a woman in Russia, she does that to victims of domestic violence.They are both so generous. Maybe I go with my scar too.

[@thartzyfartzystudios6864]

I know this was a year ago but this deserves more attention because this is so amazing and helps change lives. I’m trying hard to find a tattoo artist that has experience with hiding scar tattoos because I have a good bit that needs covering. Sending out lots of love from Georgia USA

[@dennis7002]

great man brought tears

[@NuttyRedBaBonkerz]

finally someone who does this close to me 💖

[@James-gm9cs]

What a man!

[@craiglister7110]

Great video,! And nobody should judge a person and till you have walked a mile in there shoes! Great project keep up the awesome work 👏🏻

[@cb6866]

Thank you.......Peace

[@Sem5626]

what a top lad

[@queeny5613]

This is so amazing

[@nadeemaziz4597]

Great man.

[@Lasercatss]

If you’re feeling like you want to self-harm, reach out to a friend, a family member, a neighbour, anyone. You’re not alone, stay strong xx

[@robbpatterson6796]

I didn't know you could tattoo over scars...maybe I'll get more. Thank you

[@LordRefa]

I have 30+ scars like this on my upper body. From 20 years ago. I have gotten better, mentally, but I still lose work opportunities cuz of them.

[@LordRefa]

Currently saving some to be able to cover them myself, as I doubt anyone like him where I live. 😅

[@luloba18]

isnt that discrimination?

[@Jemini4228]

That sucks so much. I'm so sorry that you get judged for suffering in the past. Wishing you all the best xxx

[@bubblezovlove7213]

I wish I could have had ANY support. Literally EVERYBODY around me made it worse and worse. 😔

[@EmoExpression]

I've been told by tattoo artists that they can't tattoo over scar tissue because it won't hold ink properly. Nice to know they were wrong.

[@Harrison_J_T]

It's more difficult to tattoo over scar tissue but not impossible

[@ablacktidedrowning]

It depends on the scar. Large keloid scars may not take it too well, depending on their age, as keloid tissue can grow and change. Small old scars like those shown in the vid cover ok if the tattooist is aware of how to deal with them. i've seen some great work covering burns too. My first tattooist told me the same thing as you, nearly 30 years ago, but techniques, materials and knowledge have changed so much. Some of the younger tattooists seem to be far more aware these days.

[@ThatCrazyLette]

Id love to cover mine. People ask about them. It's rude.

[@sarahharrison8520]

🥰😭🥰

[@kerryirving2949]

❤️

[@utareangara5529]

Wouldn't tattooing over scars really hurt? its scar tissue. But bless his heart its so lovely. but again scar tissue tattooing gonna bloody hirt more

[@nirfz]

While i think his intentions are absolutely to be applauded, i am not sure how to think about the whole thing. Regulating what is allowed to be in tattoo ink and what is not has not been around for long. Lot's of cancerogene substances were (and stilll are ) used in tatoo ink. The EU is starting to prohibit the use of some ingredients in a few months i think. And the colours get tested for their ingredients. So on one hand i think his efforts to help people are admirable, on the other hand i am not sure if injecting potential harmfull substances into the skin is a good idea in the long run. (For those who will be commenting that tattoos have been around almost as long as humans: yes, but life expectancy was shorter in the bronze age for example, and the substances that were used from ancient times until the 20th century did not include the same chemicals that are cheaply available today. They didn't have white, green, yellow ect. in the same bright form. -> Natural ink seems not to be among the harmfull substances.)

[@bushratbeachbum]

Wake up champ, really. Ask someone who actually knows what they're talking about. Your "knowledge" is laughable. Pipe down.

[@nirfz]

@@bushratbeachbum I did. One of the sources i have my information from is the german institute of risk assesment. (They test various different substances people interact with, and asses the risks as their name says.)

[@Jemini4228]

He's been tattooing for decades and his environment is clean and the work accomplished. I'm sure he knows what he's doing.

[@bushratbeachbum]

@@nirfz zero understanding of the process, zero experience, but suddenly feel the need to comment on a skilled artist doing a beautiful thing for deserving people. Nice one champion.

[@nirfz]

@@bushratbeachbum You still seem to not understand what i am talking about. I have not criticised his artistic abilities, his workmanship, his noble reason for doing what he does... It's not how he's doing it or for what reason, it's the material involved that i was talking about.

[@ASBO_LUTELY]

This is fine if you want tattoos...

[@michellestella7477]

🙄

[@bushratbeachbum]

But you have a better way of helping people, do you champ?

[@BeanBoss-iz3oi]

This is so funny

[@KatieM786]

That's interesting, why do you say that?

[@rivur._]

???

[@danieltaylor9509]

Sorry I suffer with depression putting a tattooes on someone on scars isn't gonna deal with the underline issue hopefully people will understand what I mean by this comment is not dealing with the underline issues by just covering up all the scars is gonna help people depression

[@Thats-Akumetsu]

I like your cuts G 🖐🏼

[@finnslate5541]

Grow up

[@jwec9867]

That is horrific bad taste. It also doesn't carry the sheilds of 'Freedom of Speech' like stand up because this joke specifically targets the self harm victims in this video.

[@ameliamangham4460]

I hope one day you realise you aren’t as funny as you think you are

[@friendlytiger6023]

Grow up.

[@nicetomeetmew]

What a lovely guy, this is so nice