Face tattoos are not a recent trend (hip-hop rappers like Lil Wayne and Post Malone are examples). However, a recent spate of renowned celebrities with facial tattoos has brought the concept to prominence. Face tattoos are undoubtedly one of the most divisive forms of body art, so getting one is not for the faint of heart. This is due to the historical (also, stereotypical) association of face tattoos with criminals and prisoners. As a result, stars like Post Malone, Offset, and Justin Bieber are growing in popularity nowadays. If you’re prepared to commit, facial tattoos can be surprisingly adaptable, ranging from little, understated patterns to large, artistic works. You can take inspo from these celebs. Check ’em out.
Celebs Who Have Made Face Tattoos A Buzzy Business
To be honest, celebs are always trying to push the envelope, whether that means going all cray-cray with their Instagram posts or getting face tatts. We’re sure that these tattoos are going to be your inspiration for inking your face.
Kehlani
Kehlani is well-known for many things, including her sensual vocals, scathing lyricism, and unique style, but one thing that stands out about the R&B singer right off the bat is her face tattoos.
To be honest, her body is covered in priceless artwork that also covers much of her face and neck. The 27-year-old “Distraction” artist has the Queen of Hearts logo and the Spanish phrase “espritu libre” (meaning “free spirit”) tattooed on her left temple.
Post Malone
If Post Malone is famous for anything other than his music, it’s probably for his wide range of face tattoos, which vary from a gigantic hammer and chain on his cheek to a barbed wire on his forehead. It appears that the singer won’t be quitting anytime soon. The big new face tatt on the 27-year-old “Sunflower” singer, whose real name is Austin Post, features the letters “DDP” in a large, gothic font on his forehead. Rumours have it that he got the tattoo as a tribute to his darling daughter.
Amber Rose
In 2020, Amber Rose made waves when she debuted the words “Bash Slash” in cursive letters just below her hairline, dedicating it to her kids “Bash” (for Sebastian Taylor) and “Slash” (for Electric Alexander Edwards). The late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, according to the model and activist, served as her inspiration for getting her children’s names inked on her forehead.
Justin Beiber
Bieber made the decision to intensify his infatuation with tattoos by inking a little cross next to his right eye. We adore how Justin has hopped on to the trend of tattooing his face, since his upper body is almost entirely covered in ink, leaving only his face (and his back) as a canvas.
Cardi B
In August 2022, Cardi B earned a new piece of artwork—this time it was on her face! The 29-year-old rapper, who commended Bad Bunny for taking stylish risks, has advanced in body modification by getting a new face tattoo. In September 2022, Cardi B took to Instagram and revealed that she had tattooed the name of her son on her jawline and her daughter’s on the crook of her elbow.
If you’re hesitant to get a tattoo on your face, you can check out these temporary tattoo stickers for the look and feel sans commitments.
Do you think this trend is ‘a little too much’ or would you give it a try?
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