Melissa Sloan, a 46-year-old from Wales, UK, famously covered in over 800 tattoos, recently stunned her followers by revealing a completely “pure” look, devoid of any ink on her face. Known as “the UK’s most tattooed mother,” Melissa’s drastic transformation has taken social media by storm.
Having begun her tattoo journey at the age of 20, Melissa’s body gradually became a canvas for over 800 tattoos, with her face alone being inked three times. At one point, she was getting three tattoos every week. However, she recently decided to temporarily mask her facial tattoos with heavy foundation, unveiling a naturally beautiful look that left her followers in awe.
Despite the change, Melissa, a mother of seven, believes that altering her appearance occasionally is beneficial, though she has no intention of permanently removing her tattoos. “People say I look as beautiful as I did back in the day, but I prefer my face with lots of tattoos,” she shared.
Explaining her “dizzying” appearance change, Melissa mentioned using a foundation “thick as cement” to cover her tattooed face. She also revealed difficulties in finding a driving instructor, as many refuse to teach her due to her intimidating appearance.
“All I want is to find someone to teach me to drive. I live in a rather isolated place and rely on my partner to get around, but now I want to drive myself. I know they’re uncomfortable with my looks, but I’m used to that,” Melissa expressed.
Despite the majority of people dreading the pain of needles, Melissa enjoys it. She loves the sensation of the needle piercing her skin—a momentary pain that quickly subsides, providing her a thrill akin to riding a roller coaster.
“I’ll continue getting tattoos even into my 70s. I plan to cover any remaining spots, turning my body blue, including my face, so I’ll look like a Smurf,” she remarked humorously.
Unfazed by criticism or judgment, Melissa is determined to break records with her tattoos and is working towards getting her name in the Guinness World Records.
