# Free Scar-Covering Tattoos Tattoo Artist Whitney Develle Covers Self-Harm Scars Free of Charge By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfharm-scars References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/free-tattoos-cover-self-harm-scars/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/whitneydevelle/) In an effort to help those with self-harm scars, this tattoo artist is offering to cover them without charging. Based in Brisbane, Australia, [tattoo apprentice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out) Whitney Develle started the Scars Project to help sufferers put their past of self harm behind them and move into a more positive future. An estimated 13% of youth aged 11 to 16 practice self-harm, with potentially embarrassing scars left behind. The first 50 of the [scar-covering tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-kolmar-korea) were free of charge and also allows Develle to improve her craft while also doing some good. Future self-harm scar work will be available at a discounted rate. As part of the project, she posts the finished pieces on social media to a supportive audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Free Scar-covering Tattoos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a social enterprise that provides free scar-covering tattoos to help individuals move past self-harm scars. - **Self-harm Awareness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational programs and resources to raise awareness about self-harm and promote healthy coping mechanisms. - **Social Impact Tattooing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a network of tattoo artists who offer discounted or pro bono services to individuals with self-harm scars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the trend of scar-covering tattoos and develop specialized techniques and materials for this purpose. - **Mental Health Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with mental health professionals to offer integrated services that address both the physical and emotional aspects of self-harm recovery. - **Social Media Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a digital platform where individuals can share their scar-covering tattoo stories and connect with others who have gone through similar experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sixty-ink.md) - [Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-stories1.md) - [Women Tattoo Artist Apprenticeships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-tattoo.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Custom Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator.md) - [Tattoo Repair Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-repair-patch.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md)