A WOMAN known as ‘Britain’s most tattooed mum’ has waved goodbye to plans for a summer holiday abroad due to the “judgemental” looks she gets from fellow holidaymakers.
Melissa Sloan, 47, who is covered from head to toe in ink, opened up on fearing drama at the airport, as well as worries that travellers will be petrified to sit beside her on a flight.
Britain’s most tattooed mother has revealed that as a result of her inkings, she never takes her kids on holiday[/caption]
Melissa Sloan expressed her fears of being stared at and stopped in the airport[/caption]
She even opened up on her struggles to go to the pub and supermarket too[/caption]
Melissa, who attempted to cover her face tattoos here, has even been barred from her local pub[/caption]
As many gear up for Easter trips away and plan summer holidays to look forward to, this mum claimed she will be staying put.
The Kidderminster-based mum confessed: “I feel as though a holiday abroad is out of the question for me.
“I’ll draw a lot of attention just walking through the airport and I’m worried about being flagged by staff.
“Judgemental tourists will stare at me constantly and I just don’t want to deal with it.
“Even when getting on the plane – I know people will be too scared to be in the seat next to me.”
The mother, who once suffered a bad experience abroad after her passport and money was stolen, also continued: “I know my kids would love a beach holiday to some exotic location and it kills me that I can’t do that.”
Not only this, but Melissa claimed that as a result of her tattoos, it’s challenging to even grab a drink or do a food shop.
She admitted: “I wish I could travel but it’s hard enough to go to the supermarket or the pub these days.
“I could use make-up to cover up my tattoos like I do sometimes now, but it would never last through a long-haul flight.
“What if I fall asleep and the person sitting next to me spots my tattoos peeking through?
“They would probably call the flight attendant and the embarrassment would be too much to bear.”
Whilst Melissa has her sights set on New York as her dream travel destination, she was unable to get away at all last year and claimed that not being able to jet off on holidays is just one of the upsetting downsides she faces due to her extensive body art.
Judgemental tourists will stare at me constantly and I just don’t want to deal with it
Melissa Sloan
Sporting over 800 tattoos, Melissa has even found herself barred from her local pub and prefers to have her partner handle the food shopping whenever possible.
She explained: “I can’t just pop into my local supermarket and shop.
Tattoo Do’s and Don’ts
1. Think, think and think some more
Tattoos done on a whim are far more likely to lead to regret than a tattoo you thought long and hard about. Think about why you want what you’ve chosen. And if you still want it after a few months, then get it.
2. Age restrictions apply
You must be 18 years old to be tattooed in the UK.
3. Don’t haggle over the price
When you go to a tattoo shop the price is the price. You are paying for an artist’s time and skills, they charge what they believe those things are worth.
4. Don’t get tattooed while you’re hungry
Eat before you go for your tattoo session and make sure you’re hydrated. You’re about to be subjected to a period of sustained physical discomfort, if you’re feeling a little weak from hunger or you’re dehydrated things will not go as smoothly as they should.
5. Don’t drink alcohol before you get tattooed
If you are drunk or under the influence of drugs, don’t go for a tattoo. In fact, if your tattooist has anything at all about them they will turn you away if you are clearly under the influence of any intoxicating substances. I’d also avoid drinking the night before, even a few drinks will thin your blood and make your bleed more.
“People will stare and I feel like I scare the supermarket workers, too – they have given me terrified looks as I’ve walked by in the past.
“Going to the pub is way out of the question, too.
“I attempted to have a tipple recently but had to leave before it turned to violence.”
I should be able to pop to Tesco with my kids or jet off somewhere but sadly, it’s just not possible
Melissa Sloan
Clearly upset by the judgement, she wondered: “I don’t understand why people just can’t accept me for who I am.
“My tattoos don’t make me any less human than everyone else.
“I should be able to pop to Tesco with my kids or jet off somewhere but sadly, it’s just not possible.”
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She prefers to have her partner handle the food shopping whenever possible[/caption]
She claimed that supermarket workers have given her “terrified” looks in the past[/caption]
