Why it's hard for people of color to get great tattoos

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. 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 on an episode that working darker skin because "they take away half your skillsets." Maryland based tattoo artist Christopher Mensah and New Orleans based tattoo artist Jacci Gresham shared their tips and tricks for creating long lasting ink on brown skin.