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Makeup Hides 800 Tattoos, Family Shocked
14 Aug
Summary
- Family and dog reacted strangely when tattoos were covered.
- Heavy foundation made Melissa Sloan unrecognizable to loved ones.
- Sloan struggles to find employment due to extensive tattoos.
Melissa Sloan, one of Britain's most heavily tattooed women with over 800 inkings, recently experimented with covering her tattoos using makeup. The 46-year-old mother applied tattoo-covering foundation, causing her family and even her dog to react with confusion and shock. Her children were particularly unsettled, with one becoming distressed, and her partner found the tattooed-free look 'weird.'
Sloan described the process as using a thick, cement-like foundation. The reactions at home remained negative, with her family stating the version without tattoos felt unfamiliar. She noted that online trolls incorrectly assume her children are scared of her tattoos, when in reality, they were scared of her made-up appearance.
This temporary makeover also underscored the challenges Sloan faces in her daily life. She has previously stated that her appearance has cost her job opportunities, even for roles like cleaning toilets. She also claimed to have been prevented from participating in a school activity due to her tattoos.
Despite these difficulties and the mixed reactions from her family and online, Sloan remains committed to her body art, continuing to get new tattoos regularly. She stated that while she appreciates compliments on her appearance without tattoos, she prefers her 'crazy' look. Her story sparked online debate about personal appearance and judgment.
