Face tattoos can be a striking way to express yourself. They often symbolize a rebellious spirit and personal confidence. Many indigenous cultures use face tattoos. They can show status, nobility, survival, or markers of womanhood.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson’s life has seen controversy and fame inside and outside the boxing ring.
Growing up, Tyson lived in a high-crime area. He faced survival challenges and the constant threat of death.
Boxing was an essential survival skill for him. It also proved helpful in street fights. His confrontations with bullies eventually led him to leave school.
In 2003, S. Victor Whitmill tattooed Tyson. The tattoo was a Maori tribal design called ta moko. Whitmill now holds the copyright for this design.
Ethan Westbrooks
Ethan Westbrooks hails from West Texas A&M, a Division II school. He decided to get a face tattoo as an undrafted free agent.
The tattoo depicts two faces, one happy and one sad. This daily reminder has served him well. He has become one of 53 players on the St. Louis Rams roster.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber’s rise in the music industry was rapid and impressive. Scooter Braun, a record industry entrepreneur, discovered him. Braun found Bieber performing songs by Usher and Chris Brown on YouTube.
Bieber soon signed with Usher and began recording songs. The album went platinum in multiple countries.
There were rumors about a face tattoo on Bieber in November 2018. The first clear image of the tattoo came via Instagram in January. The artist JonBoy posted it. The subtle design of the tattoo reads, “grace.”
Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter is a well-known singer and rapper. Carter has several tattoos. They include images representing his son Prince and a tribute to his sister Leslie.
His left bicep features a tattoo of a world map. This represents his love for travel.
It is the word ‘love.’ There’s an abstract crescent moon on the right side of his face as a tribute to his late sister.
