Abstract: An improved system, method and kit for the protection of newly applied body art. In one aspect, a system is providing having a cover adapted to create a gapped region between the newly applied body art and the cover thereby preventing unwanted contact with the same. The system also contemplates a retention member for affixing the cover to the surrounding skin or otherwise. In another aspect, the present invention also contemplates the method of creating the gapped region for the protection of a newly applied body art. In yet another aspect, the present invention further contemplates a kit comprising a cover and a retention member for the protection of a newly applied body art.