There are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding tattoos on black skin. Obviously, a lot depends on the exact skin tone of the customer. Lighter skinned customers should not shy away from any colors, including white for highlights. Folks with medium toned skin may not show yellow tones as well but it really depends on the individual. Medium toned skin can usually also benefit from using white highlights when called for. Folks with darker skin may want to consider a mostly black and gray but will still show some reds, blues, purples and greens. Yellow and white may not work very well with dark skin, but it isn’t always the case.
I have had dark skin clients that showed lighter colors surprisingly well. It may be worth doing a small color test in a part of the tattoo to determine if it will work or not before it is ruled out completely. Also, areas of the body that receive less sun usually have better luck with lighter colors. Never just assume that something will not work without giving it a good honest try, I have seen experienced artists just toss out a general no can do statement when it comes to dark skin. Tattooing on dark skin, like most other things, shouldn’t be generalized.
Fun fact: when a stencil is applied to dark skin it will shine gold. It will show purple again if you blot it with a wet paper towel.
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